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Cognitive Assessments
Cognitive and neuropsychological assessments measure an individual’s intellectual functioning and specific brain-behavior relationships. These reports provide a detailed map of mental strengths and deficits, often required to determine legal capacity, the impact of brain injury, or the presence of intellectual disabilities.
Overview
When this report is required
- Mental Capacity Assessments are necessary to determine if a person can manage their finances, health, or legal proceedings
- Personal Injury Litigation occurs to quantify cognitive deficits and long-term impairment following a traumatic brain injury
- Criminal Sentencing Mitigation provides evidence of cognitive limitations or learning disabilities that may reduce an offender’s culpability
- Educational Needs Assessments identify cognitive barriers to learning to secure specific support or workplace accommodations
What the expert assesses
- General intellectual ability (IQ)
- Memory and learning capacity
- Executive function and processing speed
- Attention and concentration levels
- Verbal and non-verbal reasoning skills
Report specification
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Assessment Setting | Clinic, Remote, Hospital |
| Court Acceptance | Court of Protection, Family, Civil |
| Compliance | CPR Part 35 |
CPR Part 35 Compliant
Digital Delivery
Urgent Instructions
Specialist expertise
Neuropsychologists
ducational Psychologists
Clinical Psychologists
While these are the primary specialists engaged for this instruction type, please note that every case turns on
its own facts. Complex or multi-disciplinary cases may require a bespoke team of experts. Our case managers will
review your specific instruction to ensure the correct clinical match.