NEPSY® Second Edition (NEPSY®-II)

The NEPSY-II is a versatile neuropsychological assessment tool that offers a comprehensive evaluation of children's cognitive functions. Its 32 subtests, organised into six domains, allow for a flexible approach tailored to individual needs, ranging from a basic overview to a full neuropsychological evaluation. This assessment is valuable for diagnosing childhood disorders and understanding the underlying cognitive processes involved.

The NEPSY-II provides multiple scores for most subtests, offering insights into overall performance, speed, accuracy, and specific skills. These scores enable clinicians to gain a detailed understanding of a child's cognitive strengths and weaknesses. When combined with behavioural observations, the NEPSY-II results can help clarify the nature of a child's problems and inform effective intervention strategies.

ASSESSMENT SCALES

Subtest scores are organised around the following six functional domains:

1. Executive functioning/attention

2. Language

3. Memory/learning

4. Sensorimotor functioning

5. Visuospatial processing

6. Social perception.  

AREAS OF APPLICATION

The NEPSY-II is used for general, diagnostic, and selective, or full assessments to ascertain a child’s neurological status.  The NEPSY-II assists in the diagnosis of:

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

• Reading Disorders

• Language Disorder

• Autistic Disorder

• Asperger’s Disorder

• Traumatic Brain Disorder

• Mathematics Disorder

• Emotionally Disturbed

• Mild Intellectual Disability