Psychoeducational Assessments

Getting a psychoeducational assessment for your child may seem like an overwhelming task at first. At Paper Planes, we aim to make the process positive and supportive. Here's what you need to know: 

A psychoeducational assessment evaluates a child's academic skills and cognitive abilities. It assesses academic areas such as reading, spelling, mathematics, writing, and oral language, as well as cognitive abilities like verbal comprehension, visual spatial skills, reasoning, working memory, and processing speed. 

This assessment is designed to identify the child’s unique learning profile, provide a comprehensive picture of the child’s academic abilities, and highlight individualised support recommendations. 

A psychoeducational assessment can also assess for Specific Learning Difficulties (SLD).

What are the benefits of a psychoeducational assessment?

• You want to better understand your child’s strengths and challenges and identify their unique learning style. An assessment is NOT just about finding out “what is wrong”, it is about acknowledging and suggesting ways to utilise the strengths that your child has
• Knowing your child’s profile allows you to advocate more clearly for support for your child. Schools often have requirements they need to meet (e.g. a diagnosis, assessment results) before they are able to implement certain supports
• You want specific recommendations for how to best support your child with their learning
• Our assessments will equip you with practical, evidence-based strategies to enhance your child's overall functioning.

Find out more about Specific Learning Disorders