Psychoeducational Assessment

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What is a psychoeducational assessment?

A psychoeducational assessment facilitates the evaluation of a child’s learning ability based on a number of psychological tests specific to the education and learning. Depending on the specific child needs, it may include the assessment of the following areas:

What can it tell us?

It is important for parents to remember that the goal of a psychoeducational assessment is not merely to diagnose a child. Instead, it emphasizes determining the strengths and weaknesses of each individual child so that they can receive the appropriate accommodations and support for academic and life success.

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There are many benefits of having your child assessed:

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Having a psychoeducational assessment allows teachers to better understand your child’s needs. In some cases, the report will be used to create an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) for your child.

An IEP is a learning plan specifically designed for your child. It includes goals and information about the specific programs or approaches being used to provide support.

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A psychoeducational assessment will outline the types of remediation and accommodations your child needs at home, at school, or externally to achieve their academic goals.

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Most importantly, a psychoeducational report will help you, as parents, to better understand your child’s needs and how to support them at home.

Remediation

Targets and attempts to strengthen an area of weakness.

Accommodation

Learning tools and methods that are used to give a student the best opportunity to thrive and access the curriculum, supporting their long-term learning.

Different Types of Assessments

Optional: School observations are also available for assessment so that we can gain a better understanding of your child within the school context.

Type 1: Cognitive Assessment

Suitable for:
Parents who would like to know more about their child’s IQ and cognitive abilities.

Type 2: Learning Assessment

Suitable for:
Parents who would like to know more about their child’s IQ and learning, abilities. This is also suitable for students who are suspected of having a learning disorder without attention issues.

Type 3: Learning/Attention Assessment

Suitable for:
Parents who would like to know more about their child’s IQ, learning, and attention abilities. This is also suitable for students who are suspected of having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Type 4: Full Assessment

Suitable for:
Parents who would like to gain an overall understanding of their child’s IQ, learning, attention, social skills, as well as emotional functioning such as anxiety and depression. This is suitable for students who are suspected of having an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Optional: Classroom observations are also available.

Note: You can adjust the tests to suit your child’s needs after selecting the suitable level. For example, a child suspected of having ADHD without learning concerns will be at level 3 – learning tests, which is equivalent to level 2.