Diagnostic Assessments
Our Psychologists are able to provide wholistic and accurate diagnosis for various neurodevelopmental conditions and school-based supports/accomodations
Types of Psychological Assessments
Cognitive
Understand your child's innate verbal and nonverbal abilities
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Cognitive Assessment (IQ)
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Intellectual Disability
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Giftedness
school readiness
Is your child ready to enter Primary 1? Deferment is possible if your child is not ready
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Developmental Assessments
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School Readiness Assessments
learning & attention
Identify if your child has significant learning and attention difficulties that may require specialised support and accommodations
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Learning Disorders
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Dyslexia
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Dyscalculia
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autism
An in-depth parent interview and standardised testing can help to identify if your child's behaviours are on the autism spectrum
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Developmental Diagnoses
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ASD
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Global Developmental Delays
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Reasons For Doing Psychological Assessment
A psychological assessment can help you understand your child and make plans for their future
To assess if your child may be gifted
For entry into international schools or special education schools
To identify if your child may have underlying difficulties that may require specialist remediation
To apply for examination accommodations
Diagnostic/Therapy Process
*This session is done without the child present as they may feel uncomfortable hearing about their difficulties
Topics that will
be discussed:
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Presenting Concerns
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Developmental History
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Home Environment
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Parenting Styles
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Schooling History
Assessments
Psycheducational assessments may be conducted to identify if your child meets the criteria for a disorder
Interventions
Depending on the concerns raised, appropriate therapies may be suggested to address the problems shared
In-depth
Parent Interview
1) An in-depth parent interview is necessary to gather information about the child's background and presenting problems
(1 session)
Session with Child
2) Meeting with the child to observe the child's behaviour and to get to know the child
(1 session)
Assessments may be recommended again after some interventions if school access accommodations are required for exams
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Psychotherapy
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Educational Therapy