Examples of areas we assess:
- Learning disorders/difficulties including, dyslexia, dyscalculia and dysgraphia.
- Intellectual disability
- Developmental Delays
- ADHD
- Autism Spectrum Condition (which includes a condition that was known as Aspergers Syndrome)
A typical Assessment for a child will include:
A parent appointment initially, where background, including developmental, medical, educational and behavioural information is gathered. With permission, interviews with others (e.g. grandparents, school teachers) might be carried out.
It is also possible we may want to have some other professionals’ views, for example: an Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist or a Pediatrician. We would discuss and help facilitate this as we are well connected with expert colleagues and easy referral pathways.
Observations – The clinician may carry out a school visit, or come to your home to see how your child behaves in their usual environment.
Based on the findings from the actions above the clinician will determine what diagnostic tools are needed. Sometimes testing is deemed unnecessary or unsuitable at this time. If we go ahead with testing, we use standardised, internationally-approved and up-to-date tools and questionnaires.
The assessment may take place over a few days. We aim to get the best out of children – with cognitive assessments we prefer the testing to be done in the morning when they are most alert. Children will be offered sensory and play breaks, and even a run around our garden! Rewards are also used to get the best from them.
After testing is complete a formal feedback appointment with parents and child (depending on the child’s age) is carried out. Feedback to schools can also be provided. A formal report – and diagnosis where relevant – will be given and recommendations for home and school will be made.
We are familiar with the requirements for the Ministry of Education (MOE) and international schools regarding applications for specialist accommodations e.g. additional time for exams.
If you wish to ask about our testing protocols or have questions relating to assessment please contact us. Our primary clinicians for assessments are Dr Vanessa Yuan, Ms Isabelle van Hasselt and Ms Esther Seow.
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