As children grow and develop, they sometimes have trouble learning in school, difficulty concentrating, or problems getting along with others. When this happens, a psychological assessment can pinpoint where the difficulties lie.
A psychological assessment offers insights into a child’s learning, social, behavioural and personality development, with the goal of tailoring recommendations to plan a child’s educational and mental health needs. Asses Belize provides a broad range of testing services to school-age children and adolescents.
Some parents seek a psychological assessment out of concerns about how well their child or teen is functioning. Other parents are advised to get an assessment by one or more professionals—an educator, a mental health professional, or paediatrician—who notice something amiss.
The evaluation ensures that everyone in a child’s world is working toward the same goals.
What does a psychological assessment address? Assessments are always individualized, based on the needs of the child or adolescent in an effort to address the concerns that led to the referral.
Psychological testing can determine if your child’s problems are related to any of the following:
What are the types of psychological assessments available?
Assesses for developmental delays, intellectual gifts and/or disabilities, language and communication skills, nonverbal reasoning skills, and speed at absorbing and processing new information.
Assesses mastery of reading, mathematics, and writing in order to identify academic strengths and pinpoint learning disabilities.
Assess for learning disorders such as Dyslexia and/or neuropsychological disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Assesses personality, depression, anxiety, or social deficits that may contribute to difficulties at home or school.
What does the psychological assessment process include?
Undergoing a psychological evaluation can be a daunting experience for some. Here are some ways parents can: