Assessment Services

Overview

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects how children regulate attention, impulse control, and activity levels. A thorough assessment determines whether ADHD is present, identifies its subtype, and rules out other explanations for the observed difficulties.

What it involves

• Structured clinical interview with parents and, where appropriate, the child
• Standardised rating scales completed by parents and teachers
• Cognitive and attention testing using validated neuropsychological tools
• Review of school reports, previous assessments, and developmental history

What you receive

A detailed written report confirming or ruling out an ADHD diagnosis, identifying subtype (inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, or combined), and providing practical recommendations for home management, school accommodations, and any indicated follow-up support.

Overview

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and patterns of behaviour. Our ASD assessment uses gold-standard diagnostic tools to provide a clear, evidence-based picture of your child's profile.

What it involves

• Detailed developmental and clinical history interview with parents
• Direct structured observation and interaction with the child
• Administration of the ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule)
• Standardised parent-report questionnaires (e.g. SCQ, SRS-2)
• Cognitive assessment to understand intellectual and adaptive functioning

What you receive

A comprehensive diagnostic report clarifying whether an ASD diagnosis is appropriate, describing your child's specific strengths and support needs, and providing targeted recommendations for educational planning, therapy, and family support.

Overview

A psychoeducational evaluation provides a detailed map of your child's intellectual abilities, learning strengths, and areas of difficulty. It is often requested when a child is underperforming academically, suspected of giftedness, or requires evidence for school accommodations.

What it involves

• Standardised IQ testing using the WISC-V or equivalent instrument
• Academic achievement testing across reading, writing, and mathematics
• Assessment of working memory, processing speed, and executive function
• Review of school performance data and teacher observations

What you receive

A full psychoeducational report detailing cognitive strengths and weaknesses, academic achievement levels, and specific recommendations for school accommodations, learning support, or gifted programming as appropriate.

Overview

Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty affecting reading accuracy, fluency, and spelling, rooted in phonological processing. Early identification is key to effective intervention. Our screening provides a clear assessment of whether dyslexia is present and what support is needed.

What it involves

• Assessment of phonological awareness and phonological memory
• Reading accuracy, fluency, and comprehension testing
• Spelling and written language evaluation
• Rapid automatised naming (RAN) tasks
• Review of reading history and school feedback

What you receive

A focused report confirming or ruling out dyslexia, describing the nature and severity of any reading difficulties, and providing clear recommendations for specialist literacy intervention, classroom accommodations, and exam access arrangements.