DIAGNOSTIC AND PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS

The purpose of a psycho-educational assessment is to ascertain a person's strengths and weaknesses, and to identify whether they meet criteria for a particular diagnostic need. This allows us to understand the person better and to be able to match evidence-based interventions for their identified needs. Assessments are conducted via clinical interview, up-to-date standardised assessments, and dynamic assessments. All assessments are documented in a report and communicated in a feedback meeting. For more information on particular types of assessments and for a particular age group, please contact reception for the relevant brochure.

Services include, but are not limited to:

  • Developmental Assessments
    (The team are trained Griffiths-3 users)
  • Psycho-educational Assessments
  • Assessments of Autism Spectrum
    (The team are trained ADOS-2 users)
  • Behaviour support for home and school
  • Counselling support at our clinic or at your
    child’s school
  • Training for parents and nannies
  • Teacher training
  • Consultations for schools

Typical difficulties addressed as part of these services, include supporting and assessing children for such difficulties as:

  • Specific Learning Difficulties – Dyslexia, dysgraphia,
    dyscalculia
  • Developmental Delays
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Language Disorders
  • Behavioural Difficulties
  • Sensory Needs

Assessment and intervention from this department varies in procedure and cost, depending on the presenting need. For more information regarding services that we can provide for your child in their school setting or at our clinic, please contact the reception and we would be happy to guide you through the process.