Our Assessment Process

Our assessments encompass intelligence, cognition, mental abilities, and behaviour. We adopt a holistic approach, considering the child’s familial, educational, and community contexts. By understanding a child’s strengths and weaknesses comprehensively, we can identify potential challenges in cognition and emotional regulation and offer recommendations for appropriate interventions.

We offer a range of assessments specifically designed for children and adolescents. These assessments not only help parents understand their child’s strengths and weaknesses but also shed light on their unique learning styles, enabling parents to support their academic growth effectively. Furthermore, our assessments provide clarity on the nature of any difficulties the child may be experiencing and equip parents with evidence-based strategies to enhance their child’s functioning.

Following the assessment, we schedule a feedback session with parents to discuss the results in detail. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive report outlining recommendations for supporting the child. With parental consent, we can share this report with the child’s school, offering insights into the child’s strengths and weaknesses and suggesting strategies to address any challenges encountered in the classroom.

Moreover, we are available to meet with school staff to discuss the child’s specific needs and collaborate on implementing tailored strategies to optimize their learning experience. Our ultimate goal is to empower parents and educators alike to support neurodivergent children effectively and foster their success in both academic and social domains.

FAQ

Do you observe any of the below symptoms in your kid?

Social Challenges: Difficulty in understanding social cues, making eye contact, or engaging in reciprocal social interactions. Kid may struggle with forming and maintaining friendships or may prefer solitary activities.

Communication Difficulties: Challenges with verbal and nonverbal communication, such as difficulty with speech development, limited vocabulary, repetitive language, or a preference for scripted phrases. Kid may also struggle with understanding sarcasm or figurative language.

Repetitive Behaviours: Engaging in repetitive movements or behaviours, such as hand-flapping, rocking, or lining up objects. These repetitive behaviours may serve as a way to self-regulate or provide sensory stimulation.

Sensory Sensitivities: Heightened sensitivity or hypo-sensitivity to sensory stimuli, including sounds, lights, textures, tastes, or smells. Some kids may become overwhelmed or distressed by certain sensory inputs, while others may seek out sensory stimulation.

Difficulty with Transitions: Resistance to changes in routines or environments. Kid may find it challenging to adapt to new situations or transitions between activities, leading to increased stress or anxiety.

Executive Functioning Challenges: Difficulty with organization, planning, time management, and problem-solving. Kid may struggle with tasks that require sequential processing or maintaining focus on complex tasks.

Hyperactivity or Impulsivity: Restlessness, difficulty sitting still, or acting impulsively without considering consequences. Kid may have difficulty regulating their activity level or controlling their impulses.

Learning Differences: Variability in learning styles and academic abilities. Kid may excel in certain areas while facing challenges in others, such as reading, writing, mathematics, or attention span.

Does psychological assessments help?

Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses: Psychological assessments provide insights into an individual's cognitive abilities, emotional functioning, behavioural patterns, and social skills. By identifying strengths and weaknesses across various domains, assessments help create a comprehensive profile of the individual's abilities and challenges.

Diagnostic Clarity: For neurodivergent children, psychological assessments can aid in obtaining an accurate diagnosis, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Specific Learning Disability (SLD), or intellectual disabilities. A clear diagnosis is essential for understanding the specific needs of the child and tailoring interventions accordingly.

Tailoring Interventions: Based on the results of the assessment, professionals can develop personalized intervention plans to address the individual's specific needs. These interventions may include educational accommodations, behavioural therapies, social skills training, speech therapy, occupational therapy, or medication management, depending on the nature of the challenges identified.

Informing Educational Planning: Psychological assessments help educators understand a child's learning style, strengths, and weaknesses, allowing them to develop individualized education plans (IEPs) or accommodations to support the child's academic success. They provide valuable information for teachers to adapt teaching strategies, modify curriculum, and provide appropriate classroom support.

Monitoring Progress: Psychological assessments are not just a one-time snapshot but an ongoing process. They help track the individual's progress over time, evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed. Regular reassessment ensures that interventions remain aligned with the individual's evolving needs.

Guiding Parental Support: Psychological assessments empower parents with a deeper understanding of their child's abilities and challenges. They equip parents with knowledge about effective strategies for supporting their child's development, managing behaviours, fostering communication, and advocating for their child's needs within educational and community settings.

Facilitating Communication: Psychological assessment reports serve as a valuable tool for facilitating communication and collaboration among professionals involved in the individual's care, including psychologists, educators, therapists, paediatricians, and other healthcare providers.

Our Assessment Process

FAQ

Do you observe any of the below symptoms in your kid?

Does psychological assessments help?

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