Assessments | Kelly Faull Educational Psychologist

A psychoeducational assessment is a thorough evaluation designed to examine an individual's cognitive abilities, academic skills, emotional well-being, and behavioral functioning. These assessments aim to identify areas of strength and challenge related to learning, development, and mental health, offering tailored recommendations for support or intervention.

The following domains are assessed:

Cognitive: Measuring intellectual abilities using standardized tests.
Academic: Assessing skills in areas such as reading, writing, and math to identify academic strengths and weaknesses.
Behavioral and Emotional: Using observations, questionnaires, or interviews to explore emotional well-being and behavioral patterns.
Executive Functioning: Evaluating skills like planning, organization, and self-regulation.
Social Skills: Assessing interpersonal abilities when relevant.

The process is as follows:

Parent intake interview
Comprehensive background questionnaire
Psychoeducational assessment conducted over one to two days, depending on the client
Classroom observation, teacher questionnaire and interview
Feedback session to parents
Psychoeducational report (compiled within 4 weeks of the assessment)

Assessing a child’s developmental profile and level helps to identify if a child is developing appropriately for their age or whether difficulties in specific areas could be linked to a specific developmental or learning disorder. Griffiths III can assist in tracking and monitoring development over time, and planning for and measuring the impact of interventions. It can also provide valuable information to inform decisions about future placement and management of the child. It is suitable for assessing children from birth to six years of age. This assessment provides an overall measure of a child’s development, as well as an individual profile of strengths and needs across five areas:

Foundations of learning – assesses critical aspects of learning during the early childhood years.
Language and communication – measures overall language development, including expressive language, receptive language, and (to a lesser extent) use of language to communicate socially with others.
Eye and hand coordination – considers fine motor skills, manual dexterity and visual perception skills.
Personal-social-emotional – measures constructs relating to the child’s developing sense of self and growing independence, interactions with others, plus many aspects of emotional development.
Gross motor – assesses postural control, balance and gross body coordination, among other abilities.

The process is as follows:

Parent intake interview
Comprehensive background questionnaire
Psychoeducational assessment conducted over one to two days, depending on the client
Feedback session to parents
Psychoeducational report (compiled within 4 weeks of the assessment)

Grade 1 readiness assessments provide valuable insights into a child's preparedness to transition from Grade R to Grade 1. These evaluations focus on key areas such as cognitive abilities, emotional maturity, behavioral patterns, and motor-perceptual skills. By identifying a child's strengths and areas for improvement, these assessments enable parents and schools to recommend targeted interventions that support the child's academic development and overall success.

The process is as follows:

Parent intake interview
Comprehensive background questionnaire
Psychoeducational assessment conducted over one to two days, depending on the client
Feedback session to parents
Psychoeducational report (compiled within 4 weeks of the assessment)

Career counseling helps individuals make informed decisions about their future by utilising psychological assessments and structured interviewing techniques. The career choice assessment provides personalised guidance and support to facilitate effective decision-making. This comprehensive approach ensures that individuals receive the insights and resources needed to confidently plan their future.

The assessment process includes:

Personality evaluations
Interest profiles
Academic and cognitive assessments
Qualitative tools tailored to the client’s specific needs, including additional methods when required.

​

The following domains are assessed:

The process is as follows:

​