Thanks Holly!

I did a little research myself, and it seems that there are a series of standard tests they give a person, to assess their obstacles:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuropsychology

"What will the test results show?

Once the evaluation is complete, the neuropsychologist will examine the results. The results of your tests are compared with the results of people the same age who have a similar background. If you've been tested before, the neuropsychologist will compare the new results with your results on earlier tests. The neuropsychologist then writes a report. If the results show that one area of your brain is not functioning normally, the report will say that. The report may include recommendations for further treatment, for job retraining, or for retesting at a later date."

http://www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/spe...opsychologists

"WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST?

First and foremeost, a neuropsychologist should have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from an accredited university or college. The neuropsychologist must have completed coursework in neuropsychology and other neurosciences such as neuroanatomy (the study of the structure of the brain and spinal cord) and neuropathology (the study of disorders of the brain and spinal cord). It is highly recommended that aspiring neuropsychologists attend a graduate school program that complies with the guidelines for neuropsychological training set forth by Division 40 (Neuropsychology) of the American Psychological Association.

It is also recommended that aspiring neuropsychologists do an internship (one year of supervised training at the end of graduate school) at a program that meets the guidelines set forth by Division 40 of the American Psychological Association and the International Neuropsychological Society. To become a neuropsychologist, a psychologist should have at least two years of supervised experience providing neuropsychological services to patients in a clinical setting. Neuropsychologists also need to be licensed psychologists in the state or province that they practice in."

http://www.medfriendly.com/neuropsychologist.html

From your original posting Gazelle, it sounds like this guy went on to be a licenced neuropsychologist eventually (cause your new neuro suggested you go back to him for continuity) . . . ? Is it possible that he was in his two years of "supervised experience" when he assessed you?

I don't know about there, but here they often video-tape and/or have round-table discussions about the testing results, when a new doctor (especially psych) is in practicum, to ensure the assessment is accurate.

Cherie