Cognitive assessment procedures can be used to determine the functional levels of individuals' reasoning and perceptual skills in everyday life situations. Cognitive assessments can provide important information regarding the causes and treatment of learning, memory, and behavioral problems.
Very aften cognitive assessments are indicated when individuals present with any of the following problems:
memory;
problem solving;
attention and concentration;
decision making;
initiation;
ability to follow instructions;
insight into their abilities;
learning disabilities.
