Educational Assessments at Rose Park Psychology

Educational assessments help parents and teachers determine a child’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses, as well as their language and written abilities. A learning difficulty is identified if the child’s achievement is lower that would be predicted on the basis of the intelligence score. Once you know this you can identify what support they need to function best in school, as well as in their social and family environments. Sometimes additional assessment tools are required, which we can discuss as part of the overall assessment process. Our educational assessments are comprehensive and we take the time to fully explain the implications of our findings to parents. We understand that parents have a natural desire for their child to be happy and flourish, so we will work together to tailor an effective strategy moving forward based on practical recommendations. After all, a diagnosis is only helpful if it provides a pathway towards a solution.

The reasons for undertaking an educational assessment vary from child to child. Often there is a recommendation from the school or quite simply, a parent may desire to support their child’s learning, and how that child might best fulfill his or her full potential. You can be referred or simply ring for an appointment.

Your psychologist will ask the reason for the assessment in the initial interview, so as to know what questions are trying to be answered and what the desired outcome of the assessment. Some examples of common referral questions include:

• Does my child have a learning disability?
• Should I be changing the approach to learning?
• Why is my child finding difficulty with learning?
• How can we best support our child with their learning?
• What are my child’s strengths and difficulties?
• Is my child in the best learning environment to maximize achievement?

A more academic explanation can be accessed Here

Educational Assessment Testing

The most common assessment tools used include the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI-IV Australian), the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V Australian) and the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT-II Australian).

We use iPad administration. Children appreciate this fun and modern approach to educational assessment.

The tests of intelligence and ability that we use are recognised by schools for:

• Learning difficulty assessment
• Early entry recommendation
• Giftedness assessment

What Sorts of Educational Assessments are on Offer?

The tests of intelligence and ability that we use are recognised by schools for:

• Learning difficulty assessment
• Early entry recommendation
• Giftedness assessment

Our assessments can also include screening for ADHD and some other reasons for a learning difficulty.

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Learning difficulty assessments

Often schools will request a learning difficulty assessment if the teacher feels that more information is needed about a child’s abilities and how he or she learns.

Early Entry Assessments

These assessments are sought by parents to support their applications to schools for early entry.

Gifted and Talented assessments

This assessment is to assess if the child has an IQ high enough to be in the gifted category. These children may be experiencing difficulty at school through lack of challenge. Or quite simply a parent may be want to be able to guide their child to activities best suited to their abilities.

Educational Assessment Outcomes

The assessments will:

• Identify the unique learning profile of the child
• Identify if learning difficulty is present
• Provide recommendations on specific interventions that will improve the child’s functioning in the classroom
• Provide advice on how the child’s learning can be supported at school and home
• Identify gifted children, so that appropriate educational planning and extension can be undertaken

What’s Included?

An Educational Assessment includes:

• Parent interview and information gathering
• Testing session #1 – 2 hours
• Testing session #2 – 2 hours
• Report & Parent Interview (approximately 4 weeks after testing session #2)

Giftedness and early entry assessments involve only IQ assessment.

Contact with the school and an observation in the classroom when appropriate, with parental/caregiver consent, can be arranged.

Booking Educational Assessments at Rose Park Psychology

The following registered psychologists do educational assessments – Lesley Golley, Shelby Clayton, and Mia Habel 

Saturday appointments are available for Educational Assessments

Lesley Golley and Shelby Clayton provide educational assessment appointments on Saturdays.

Lesley Golley has a particular interest in ADHD and how that can cause a learning difficulties. She also can provide ADHD assessment follow up ADHD coaching for parents who may appreciate the knowledge and skills to best manage their child’s learning and behaviour.

ADHD 

ADHD assessment and management are available for both adults and children.

Please contact us on 83330940 to explain your needs and find out what this will cost, and to book an appointment.

The team at Rose Park Psychology are here to help with your child’s educational journey – so contact us today and our friendly receptionists will help you to find the best psychologist for