Specificities of the Report and Recurring Inquiries Regarding the Feedback of the Results of the Child Neuropsychological Evaluation

This chapter closes section I—“Theoretical and practical foundations on child neuropsychological assessment and intervention,” highlighting the importance of returning the results (feedback) and the report of the child neuropsychological assessment. The authors point out that, despite being an important step, the report and the assessment feedback often have problems, such as the technical language of the reports and the lack of information about the instruments used. The chapter describes the process and usefulness of the feedback and report and offers tips to improve its execution. For example, in the feedback, one should emphasize the child’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses, not specific diagnoses. One should communicate the results verbally and clarify their implications. In addition, strategies, therapeutic referrals, interventions, and the impact on the child’s life should be discussed. It is essential to emotionally welcome family members, avoid excessive technical language, and use resources such as everyday examples and educational materials. For guidance to the school, the report and feedback should focus on academic aspects and offer practical suggestions for improving the patient’s school development. Specific therapeutic referrals may be recommended, as well as cognitive stimulation programs. Feedback should be clear and comprehensive and consider environmental, neurodevelopmental, and emotional influences.