School / Test Accommodations

School & College Accommodations

Neuropsychological testing provides a comprehensive understanding of a student’s cognitive, academic, and emotional profile, allowing educators to tailor support that promotes genuine academic success. By identifying how a student learns best—whether challenges arise from attention, processing speed, memory, executive functioning, or language skills—the evaluation offers evidence-based recommendations that schools and colleges can implement to create a more equitable learning environment.

Common school and college accommodations supported by neuropsychological testing include:

• Extended time on exams and assignments

• Reduced-distraction or quiet testing environments

• Access to lecture notes, audiobooks, or assistive technology

• Modified workload or alternative formats for demonstrating knowledge

• Organizational and executive-function coaching supports

Standardized Testing Accommodations (SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, etc.)

Most major testing organizations require thorough, standardized documentation before granting accommodations. A neuropsychological evaluation provides the level of detail these organizations request, clearly demonstrating how a documented disability affects test performance and why specific supports are necessary. Reports are structured to meet current guidelines and include objective testing results, functional impact statements, and rationale for each recommended accommodation.

Accommodations commonly approved for standardized tests include:

• Extended time (e.g., 50% or 100% additional time)

• Extra or extended breaks

• Separate or reduced-distraction testing rooms

• Use of a computer for written responses

• Assistive technology for reading or visual processing needs