Comprehensive psychological and psychometric assessments
Assessments can help develop a clearer understanding of a person's cognitive, developmental, learning, academic, behavioural and emotional functioning, depending on their needs and the reason for referral.
What I assess
ADHD assessment
Attention, concentration and related difficulties
Autism (ASD) assessment
A neuroaffirming assessment of autistic traits and needs
Cognitive and intellectual assessment
Overall cognitive and intellectual functioning
Giftedness and high intellectual ability
Identifying high ability and the supports that fit
Learning difficulties assessment
Understanding difficulties with learning
Educational assessment
Informing educational planning and support
Academic achievement
Reading, writing, maths and related skills
Cognitive strengths and weaknesses
A balanced profile of how someone thinks and learns
Attention and executive functioning
Planning, organisation, memory and related abilities
Assessment across the lifespan
Children and adolescents
Understanding a child's learning profile, exploring possible ADHD or autism, or clarifying cognitive and academic strengths and difficulties.
Adults
Helping adults better understand their own functioning, including attention, executive functioning, cognitive functioning and learning.
High-performance roles
Understanding areas such as attention, executive functioning, emotional regulation or anxiety that may be affecting wellbeing or the demands of a role.
A neuroaffirming approach to assessment
People think, communicate, learn, process information and experience the world in different ways. Assessments are conducted with consideration of the person's strengths, needs, developmental history, experiences and circumstances, rather than focusing only on areas of difficulty.
Standardised measures are selected and interpreted in the context of the individual and the referral question, alongside background information and clinical observations. The aim is a balanced understanding, including the supports or adjustments that may be helpful.
What an assessment may involve
The process varies depending on the type of assessment, the person's age and the referral question. It may include:
Initial consultation and background
Gathering relevant developmental, educational, medical and psychological history, and understanding current concerns and the purpose of the assessment.
Psychometric assessment
Standardised measures selected for the individual and the referral question. This may include cognitive, academic, attention, executive functioning or developmental measures.
Information from other settings
Where appropriate and with consent, input from parents, caregivers, teachers or other professionals.
Clinical observations
Observations may form part of an assessment where clinically appropriate, particularly for children and adolescents.
Feedback and discussion
A dedicated feedback session to explain the findings, answer questions and discuss what they mean.
Report and recommendations
A comprehensive report with recommendations tailored to the person, their circumstances and the purpose of the assessment.
What recommendations may cover
Findings and recommendations are relevant to the person's particular circumstances and the purpose of the assessment.
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