FOR CHILDREN
Academic Achievement Assessments
Available at
Gledswood Hills & Kingswood
Understanding Academic Achievement Assessments
Academic achievement assessments evaluate your child’s skills in areas such as reading, writing, and mathematics. These assessments can help identify strengths and areas where your child may need additional support. At Unbound Minds, we offer comprehensive academic achievement assessments for children to help them reach their full potential in school.
Why Get Your Child Assessed?
Getting your child assessed for academic achievement can provide valuable insights into their learning abilities. Knowing your child’s academic strengths and weaknesses can:
- Help you understand their learning profile and how they process information.
- Provide explanations for any academic challenges they may be facing.
- Open up access to targeted educational resources and support.
- Guide you in advocating for your child’s needs in educational settings.
The Importance of Accurate Diagnosis
Academic abilities cannot and should not be assessed through a short-form questionnaire or screener alone. While these screeners can sometimes help determine whether it’s worth pursuing a clinical assessment, they are not sufficient for a comprehensive understanding. Clinical assessments are detailed and thorough, taking into account your child’s developmental history, current functioning, and specific challenges.
What to Expect During the Assessment
- Initial Consultation: Your journey begins with an initial consultation where you will meet with a warm and empathetic psychologist. During this session, we’ll discuss your child’s academic concerns and experiences. This consultation also serves as a go/no-go point. If it appears that an assessment isn’t suitable, we will call this out and provide you with the choice of not proceeding further.
- Comprehensive Evaluation: If we proceed, the next step is a thorough evaluation. Our skilled psychologists will conduct interviews and questionnaires to gather detailed information about your child’s academic history and current performance.
- Observation and Testing: Your child may participate in various activities or tasks that help us understand their reading, writing, and mathematical skills in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
- Detailed Report: After the evaluation, we’ll provide you with a detailed, easy-to-read report explaining how we assessed your child’s academic abilities and the results. Our industry-leading reports are designed to be clear and comprehensive.
- Ongoing Support: If academic challenges are identified, we offer ongoing support to help you navigate their educational journey, manage challenges, and improve their academic performance. Our goal is to provide you with resources and strategies that enhance your child’s learning.
How to Get Started
If you think your child might benefit from an academic achievement assessment and want to know more about how to support their learning, Unbound Minds is here to help. Contact us to schedule your initial consultation. Our friendly team will guide you through the process and answer any questions you might have.
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