The Assessment Process
1. INTAKE & BOOKING
By Telephone or Email
2. INITIAL PARENT AND CHILD INTERVIEW
History is collected regarding the parent’s pregnancy, birthing, early development, medical history, schooling background, social history, general behaviour, and a game plan for follow-on sessions and assessment or referral to other practitioners is made. A parent session is held followed by a child initial session where siblings are invited if age appropriate.
3. CLINICAL ASSESSMENT SESSIONS
Your child will be assessed using several assessment tools. The number and length of the assessment sessions will depend on the purpose of the assessment and required test batteries. The assessment will identify core issues of any cognitive, learning, social, emotional or behavioural issues. Testing can occur in paper form or digital format.
4. FEEDBACK SESSION
In this session, the psychologist will discuss assessment results and make recommendations. You will also be able to ask questions to make sure you are on the right path after the assessment. A report can be provided to your referrer (GP/Paediatrician) or school and a copy provided to you.
5. PARENT REPORT
Final reports with assessment results, identified needs, strategies for developing both strengths and weaknesses over the short and long term, as well as recommendations for interventions will be included. Access to our multidisciplinary team is possible should this be appropriate.
6. SCHOOL ADVISORY
Where applicable, written feedback is also provided to the individual’s school, advising them of additional support.
7. FAMILY AND SCHOOL TEAM SUPPORT
Where appropriate and desired, our clinicians are able to meet with the family and/or school to provide a full range of support and intervention strategies. Home visits and school visits can occur.
