The Role of Neuropsychology in the Evaluation of Concussion.

Neuropsychologists play an important role in the clinical evaluation of many children and adolescents who have sustained concussions. This paper discusses clinical approaches and concerns in conducting neuropsychological evaluations of middle and high school aged students during the acute, subacute, and more chronic phases of concussion recovery. Issues of baseline testing and validity assessment are reviewed. Typical clinical recommendations arising from the neuropsychological evaluation are outlined, with an emphasis on the relationship between test findings and common academic accommodations.