Neuropsychological assessment is essential for evaluating cognitive functions throughout life, crucial for diagnosing and rehabilitating neurological conditions. Cognitive abilities vary significantly across developmental stages, demanding tailored assessment tools and interventions for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. This review addresses the challenges posed by this variability, along with the need for culturally and socioeconomically sensitive tools and the integration of emerging technologies.

This study reviewed fifty (50) peer-reviewed research from 2012 - 2024, collected from databases including PubMed, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar. Twenty (20) were included in the study as a result of their timeliness, quality and methodological rigor, while thirty (30) were excluded as a result of lacking direct relevance, outdated information and methodological weakness.

A qualitative thematic analysis was conducted, focusing on neuropsychological assessment, developmental stages, clinical conditions, and emerging technologies in rehabilitation. 20 of the articles reviewed emphasized the necessity for stage-specific, culturally adapted assessments and individualized interventions.

The review highlights that tailored rehabilitation significantly improves outcomes for conditions like traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, neurodevelopmental disorders, and dementia. Emerging technologies, such as virtual reality and neurofeedback, show promise, but require further research to optimize their integration into clinical practice.

The study underscores the critical need for age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, and technology-integrated neuropsychological practices. Implementing these approaches can enhance diagnostic accuracy, treatment effectiveness, and equitable care delivery.

Ultimately, this review emphasizes the importance of personalized, developmentally informed, and culturally competent approaches in neuropsychology, potentially advancing clinical practice and research.