Assessments

Learning difficulties can severely hinder learning and enjoyment of school and the education experience. A psycho-educational assessment is performed by a psychologist and provides information regarding a child’s intellectual capacity, or cognitive functioning, and their academic achievement. Once the difficulties are assessed and identified, the journey of intervention and support will start for your child. Giftedness and Intellectual Disability can also be assessed.

ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. At different levels, ADHD can negatively affect the child’s environment at home, at school and with friends. Children with ADHD may have difficulties in maintaining their concentration and/or controlling impulsive behaviours. Generally diagnosed during childhood, ADHD often lasts into adulthood.

Sensory integration is that neurological process by which sensations (such as from the skin, eyes, joints, gravity, and movement sensory receptors) are organised for use. The Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT) help us to understand why some children have difficulty learning or behaving as we expected.

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? What are the indicators of ASD? Does my child need an assessment? What are the options for assessment? Why is getting a diagnosis important?

A Vocational Assessment with a psychologist identifies and recommends career goals to help parents and students choose the right path to find meaningful employment. Many factors are considered including intelligence and personality testing, medical background, education history, labour market conditions and more. Investigating and testing these areas will give information about which field your child is most suited to which is then compared to the work needs which are most important to them. This information can be invaluable when planning together for the future.