How Can a Psychological Evaluation Help My Child?
Engaging in a psychological evaluation can help your child in many ways. A good psychological evaluation is tailored towards your child and family's needs. For instance, if you have concerns about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the tests administered will differ from those conducted for concerns related to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
By engaging in a psychological evaluation, you are given a window into how your child sees and interacts with the world. This can be a really helpful thing! Why? Because knowing how your child learns and processes information empowers you to optimise their learning potential.
When we understand how our brains work, we can learn and grow faster in ways that suit us individually rather than just following what the mainstream curriculum suggests.
Benefits of psychological evaluation in education
Another great way testing can support your child is within the process of school placement. An evaluation can support you if you want to send your child to a specific school but are unsure of their cognitive functioning or emotional needs.
The testing takes approximately two hours, and you will receive their IQ score upon completion. This assessment can provide valuable insights into your child's learning potential and guide you towards finding the perfect school that aligns with their needs and abilities.
Psychological testing for learning differences
If you are concerned about more significant problems, a psychological evaluation can support you in getting the wrap-around care you need.
For instance, if you are worried your child is struggling with ADHD and you want to support them, this is the place to start. From here, you will receive a diagnosis (if necessary), next steps and tailored recommendations to support your individual child. Your psychologist may offer referrals for psychiatry, therapy, parenting courses, etc., that they feel would help you and your family gain the skills your child needs to thrive.
I hope this blog has helped you to understand a bit more about how engaging in a psychological evaluation can support your child. It is also important to note that psychological evaluations do not need to be negative or look for diagnoses; they can be a proactive way to gain more self-awareness and support you in gaining skills in life.
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