Neuropsychological Assessment

A systematic evaluation of cognitive, behavioural, and emotional functioning through standardised tests designed to measure specific brain-behaviour relationships. In the context of accessibility and rehabilitation, neuropsychological assessments are used to identify and quantify deficits in areas such as attention, memory, spatial awareness, executive function, and language following brain injury, stroke, or neurodegenerative disease. Common assessments relevant to accessibility include tests for visuo-spatial neglect (such as the Rivermead Behavioural Inattention Test), line bisection tasks, figure-copying tasks, and cancellation tests. Accurate assessment is critical for planning appropriate rehabilitation, selecting suitable assistive technologies, and understanding how cognitive impairments affect a person's ability to use digital interfaces.