PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS
Psycho-educational assessment
is a process used by a clinical psychologist or neuropsychologist to:
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Assess your child’s cognitive functioning, academic functioning, and social/emotional functioning
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Understand how your child approaches learning and development
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Identify your child's strengths and any areas where they may be struggling or require help
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Understand any behavioral problems or areas of concern
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The assessment typically consists of psychometric testing (using tools such as the Wechsler Scales and Wechsler Individual Achievement Scales), neuro-psychological assessment, and behavioural and emotional assessment of your child, as well as interviews with parents or guardians and your child’s teachers and/or school principal. The testing and assessment components of the evaluation undertaken by your child generally take approximately three (3) hours to complete and are usually administered over two sessions.
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Once the assessment is completed, a feedback session occurs with the parents /guardians. This is a critical aspect of the assessment. It provides you with an opportunity to hear your child’s assessment results and to ask any questions that you may have. You will also receive a written report summarising your child’s assessment results and containing specific recommendations to be implemented in collaboration with your child’s school.
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There may also be a feedback session for your child, depending upon their age. By the time children are in middle school they are often curious regarding their performance.
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Common questions or areas of concern that can be answered and addressed through an assessment:
