A Neuro Psych Assessment is not a pass/fail exam. It is used to diagnose how your brain is working. If you are struggling with any kinds of mental tasks, it will usually define those struggles. There is no way to prepare for an NPA. In fact, you do not want to prepare. You want to perform just like you do on a normal day. If you struggle with memory, that is fine.

An NPA can take from 2 hours to 8 hours. It depends on the battery of tests administered. There are multiple parts to an NPA. Some are paper and pencil. Others are question and answer with the tester. These are not questions about your knowledge. You will be read some information and be asked to recall that information. You will likely do a Trail Making test. Maybe a finger tapping test. Some do a test drawing an image that was shown for a set period of time. This is visual recall.

There may be a test to determine if you are depressed and what kind of a personality you have.

Don't worry about the difficulty. It is designed to test you to see where your brain fails. It says very little about who you are as a person.

I've done 3 1/2 NPA's. 3 full tests and one abbreviated NPA.

The personal value you will likely get is quite simple. It will show what is happening in your brain and confirm to others what you already know and are trying to say.

It can be used to direct a rehab clinic in ways to help you recover lost functions.

Your wife will not be allowed to accompany you. The tester may have a few questions for her but I doubt it. The insurance company is not interested in paying for the extra time.

So, just relax and be patient. It is a good thing.

btw, Have you talked to a Work Comp attorney ? It would be a very good idea.

My best to you.