Neuropsychological assessment of children with medulloblastoma

There is little information available about specific psychological deficits experienced by children with medulloblastoma. Most of the data reported so far are based on standardized intelligence tests which are only a partial representation of a child's total behavioral repertoire. Clinical neuropsychological assessment is a well-standardized and accurate means of identifying specific deficits. However, this psychometric approach to assessment must also be combined with an individualized, subjective assessment of each patient. These data must be obtained longitudinally in order to show changes over time.