Your neuropsychological assessment will start with an interview by the neuropsychologist so he or she can learn about you and/or your family's concerns. The neuropsychologist also asks about your background to better understand your concerns in context. Examples of background information that a neuropsychologist usually asks about include: Social history (marital status, family connections, living arrangements, social support) School history Work history Military history (if any) Mental health history Medical history The neuropsychologist then gives a series of objective tests that help to measure the brain's abilities that involve listening, answering questions, drawing, or writing. Abilities that are measured include: Intelligence Learning and memory Attention and concentration Language Visual-spatial skills Higher level thinking skills, like problem-solving, reasoning Mental speed Motor skills Overall mood The neuropsychologist then compiles the data that was gathered about your brain, develops a report that explains the findings of the evaluation and what they mean, and gives you direct feedback about the results in addition to recommendations. The neuropsychologist also communicates with the healthcare provider or agency who referred you, with your permission.