FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT AREAS OF DIFFICULTY DO YOU SUPPORT?
We work with individuals with any difficulties that may be impacting their learning and wellbeing. Typically these issues fall into these four categories:
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Social and Emotional Wellbeing (including ADHD)
Communication and Interaction (including autism)
Cognition and Learning (including general and specific learning difficulties)
Physical and Sensory (including sensory processing needs)
WHAT DOES AN ASSESSMENT INCLUDE?
The assessment varies according to the age and needs of the child / young person. Generally, measures or assessments will be completed to explore your child's social and emotional wellbeing, communication, cognition and learning, and physical/independence.
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Following the assessment a detailed intervention and recommendation guide will be developed in line with your child’s profile.
HOW LONG DOES AN ASSESSMENT TAKE?
The assessment process is tailored to the needs of the child or young person. On average, a comprehensive Educational Psychology assessment lasts approximately 3 hours, dependent on the needs of the child/young person. Additional consultation meetings will be scheduled as required.
AFTER THE ASSESSMENT DOES IT MEAN MY CHILD WILL DEFINITELY GET AN EDUCATION HEALTH AND CARE PLAN?
No. An Education Health Care Plan (previously referred to as a Statement) is a plan from your Local Authority assigning resources such as hours and money to an individual who has significant education or healthcare needs. This may mean for example, that a person is able to gain additional support at school or college to help them to manage. An assessment does not mean that your child will definitely require or be eligible for an Educational Health and Care Plan. However, if we feel that your child will need a high level of support for their education, this will be discussed with you and next steps advised in applying for an Education Health and Care Plan advised.
HOW MUCH DOES AN ASSESSMENT COST?
As our assessments are tailored to the unique needs of the individual, the cost of an assessment varies.
Please contact us for a discussion of your requirements and the associated costs.
WHAT TRAINING SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS DO YOU OFFER FOR SCHOOLS OR PARENTS?
We offer a range of courses and seminars for professionals, school staff and parents. We offer a variety of child development topics as well as sessions that focus on supporting and understanding the needs of children with Special Educational Needs.
All training sessions are adapted to the specific needs of the setting, with adequate time allocated to Q&A for individual problem-solving.
Topics include:
Early developmental milestones – What your child should be doing from 0- 5 years.
Supporting your child’s literacy (or maths) development at home.
Self-esteem, confidence and resilience in children and young people.
Identifying and supporting ADHD and executive function difficulties.
Supporting children and young people on the Autism Spectrum.
Understanding social and emotional needs.
Supporting children and young people with dyslexia / dyscalculia / dyspraxia.