PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS
Judith’s practice focuses on providing comprehensive psychoeducational assessments for children experiencing academic difficulties.
For example, students who:
· Are having difficulty with reading or math
· Do not understand what they read
· Are having trouble learning letter names and sounds
· Are unable to keep up with schoolwork
· Have trouble remembering or following directions
· Are having trouble paying attention in class
· Are disorganized and do not complete work
A psychoeducational evaluation can help address these concerns and determine how best to support learning at home and at school.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
During a psychoeducational assessment, a psychologist collects information about a student's functioning in order to better understand the student's strengths and areas of need. The process involves:
INTERVIEWS
- An interview with the parents or guardians to discuss the child’s developmental history, family background, social-emotional/behavioral functioning at home and school, and academic history
- An interview with the child's teacher(s)
TESTING
- A number of tests are administered to assess the following: intellectual functioning, academic achievement, memory, attention, and information processing. The testing sessions are typically undertaken over two days and are approximately 2-3 hours in length.
RATING SCALES
- Rating scales are typically sent to parents/guardians and teachers to assess social-emotional and behavioral functioning at home and school.
REPORT FEEDBACK
- A final session is undertaken with the parents/guardians to discuss the assessment results and recommendations for home and school. A detailed written report is provided.
- An additional feedback session with school personnel is available upon request.
