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What an assessment reveals in adulthood
The assessment provides a precise picture of your current cognitive functioning. It confirms or rules out a diagnosis, identifies the strengths you can rely on, and the areas that require adaptation. The findings can be used to support a request for professional, academic, or medical accommodations.
Neuropsychologist for adults in Montréal
Behind every question is a profile to understand.
Whether you are trying to understand persistent difficulties at work, confirm a long-suspected diagnosis, or document a recent cognitive change, the neuropsychological assessment provides a precise clinical picture. It leads to concrete recommendations tailored to your daily life.
Why consult as an adult
Persistent questions deserve a full clinical review
Many adults consult after years of unexplained difficulties at work, in their studies, or in their relationships. Others consult after a specific event such as a concussion, or when a recent memory concern raises questions about their cognitive functioning. The assessment turns these questions into evidence-based clinical answers.
Signs to watch for in yourself
The observations that often lead to a consultation in adulthood
No single one of these signs justifies an assessment on its own. It is their persistence over time and their impact at work, in studies, or in daily life that points toward a neuropsychological consultation.
- Persistent difficulty sustaining attention on lengthy tasks, at home as well as at work
- Memory lapses that are more frequent or more pronounced than those associated with normal aging
- A chronic feeling of not reaching your full potential despite the effort invested
- Significant cognitive fatigue following a concussion or another neurological event
- Symptoms of ADHD, ASD, or giftedness long suspected but never formally assessed
- Recurring organizational difficulties that affect work, studies, or family life
Process
How an assessment unfolds in adulthood
The process is organized into four distinct stages that make it possible to precisely identify your cognitive profile and answer the questions that prompted the consultation.
01
Initial clinical interview
Gathering your medical, academic, and professional history. Discussion of the reasons that led to the consultation and the questions to be addressed.
02
Testing sessions
One or more in-person assessment sessions, with standardized tests selected according to the clinical reason for consultation. The length and number of sessions vary depending on the complexity of the case.
03
Analysis and report writing
Scoring of the tests, integration of clinical observations, and preparation of a complete report with a precise picture of the profile and individualized recommendations.
04
Results meeting
A dedicated meeting to present the report, answer questions, and discuss next steps, including documentation or intervention options.
An approach adapted to adults
What sets an adult assessment apart from a child's assessment
An adult assessment relies on your own insight and personal experience. The approach is more direct and draws on tools designed to measure cognitive functioning at different stages of adult life.
A direct clinical relationship
You are the primary source of information throughout the assessment. The clinical interview draws on your perception of your difficulties, your personal history, and your goals for the consultation.
Tools designed for adulthood
The standardized tests used are specific to adulthood and aging, including the Wechsler adult scales, memory assessment tools, and measures of executive function.
A report that serves your daily life
The report offers recommendations that apply to your workplace, your studies, or your family life. It can also support a request for accommodations with an employer, an institution, or an insurer.
Before you consult
The questions adults ask most often
If your question isn’t on this list, reach out directly to discuss it.
An assessment is worthwhile when cognitive difficulties persist despite your usual strategies, when they compromise your work or studies, or when you want to formally confirm a diagnosis you have long suspected. A preliminary phone conversation can help determine whether this is the right step at this time.
Yes. Many adults consult for the first time in adulthood and receive a formal diagnosis. These conditions are present from childhood but often go unnoticed for years, particularly in people who developed effective compensatory strategies or who were mistakenly diagnosed with another condition.
Yes. The neuropsychological report includes a formal section that can support a request for academic accommodations at CEGEP or university, or a request for workplace accommodations with your employer or an occupational physician.
There is no age limit. Assessments are just as relevant for young adults seeking to understand academic difficulties as for older adults noticing a recent cognitive change. The clinical reason guides the process, not age.
Most private insurance plans partially or fully cover assessments conducted by a psychologist who is a member of the OPQ. Fees are also eligible for the medical expense tax credit in Québec. It is recommended to check the exact terms with your insurer before the first meeting.
No medical referral is required to consult in private practice. Some insurers may still require one for reimbursement. It is recommended to check this condition with your plan before the first meeting.