A neuropsychological assessment in pediatric brain injury is described as evaluating multiple domains to guide rehabilitation planning. Which of the following is NOT a role of neuropsychology?

• A. Assessing cognitive, behavioral, and academic function.
• B. Guiding therapy and educational planning.
• C. Providing purely medical treatment with no educational input.
• D. Identifying behavioral and academic needs.

Answer: (C)

Neuropsychology in pediatric brain injury centers on how brain changes affect thinking, behavior, and learning, and uses that information to guide rehabilitation and school planning. This field evaluates cognitive, behavioral, and academic function to understand strengths and weaknesses and how they translate into daily life and learning challenges.

It guides therapy and educational planning by translating assessment results into targeted interventions, accommodations, and goals within therapy and IEPs or school plans. It also identifies behavioral and academic needs so that appropriate supports can be put in place, whether at home, in therapy, or at school.

Providing purely medical treatment with no educational input isn’t a role of neuropsychology. Medical treatment—such as medication management or procedures—belongs to medical doctors. Neuropsychologists work as part of the rehabilitation team, using assessment data to inform educational and behavioral strategies, but they don’t deliver pure medical therapies.