Cognitive aptitude assessment in adolescents and adults represents great benefits in the following cases:

✅ Suspected learning difficulty in secondary education, in one or more aptitude areas, a factor that can cause poor academic performance. Based on the DSM-V, one of the diagnostic criteria to consider in learning difficulties is the measurement of cognitive and academic skills. If you want to delve deeper into the topic of learning, I recommend reading the article: What does a comprehensive learning and behavior assessment consist of?

✅ In cases where the child has already been diagnosed with a learning disability during primary education, a re-evaluation is recommended to help establish the prognosis, recommendations and reasonable adjustments if necessary for the context of secondary education.

✅ Cases where the presence of high abilities or talent is suspected in adolescents or adults. For more information, read the article: High Abilities from the Educational Neuropsychology in Panama.

✅ Patients and families interested in self-discovery of skills and abilities that help them select careers related to the aptitudes, interests and motivations of the adolescent or young person. For more information, read the following article: Vocational Psychology and Choosing a University Career in Panama.

The Battery of Autism Spectrum Disorder (BAT-7) is a standardized battery that allows the assessment of cognitive abilities and intelligence from 12 years of age. It is a battery that allows the measurement of the following areas: