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The Pyramid of Development, Learning and
Wellbeing is the model followed in both assessment and intervention.
It has been found that if the model is not
followed, deficits in certain areas can go unaddressed and thus
delay, or even prevent, an
individual's ability to progress
How we proceed with assessments………………
Each individual is assessed based upon the reason of referral and presentation as follows:-
Diagnostic Interview
The aim here is to gain a full developmental & familial history in order to better understand the wide range of underlying factors that may be present.
Nutritional Assessment of Mineral and Vitamin uptake
Depending on the case history and presentation, hair sample analysis and/or pathological assessment may be considered to ascertain environmental toxicity or nutrient deficiencies or allergies and referral to outside specialists may be necessary.
Quantitative Electroencephlograph
The QEEG (or ‘brain mapping‘) allows determination of brain function (production of specific brain waves from various sites) during 4 conditions - eyes closed, eyes open, simple math and reading. This assessment also guides the choice of neurofeedback protocols.
Test Of Variable Of Attention - TOVA
and/or
Integrated Visual & Auditory Testing - IVA
These assessments quantify the variables of attention, impulsivity, and rate of variability of response, and are utilised in conjunction with the QEEG results to define EEG Biofeedback protocols.
Psychometric Testing
Includes IQ testing (if not current, and considered necessary), and/or assessment of learning difficulties and standardised tests of literacy and numeracy skills.
Central Auditory Processing
Hearing and listening capabilities are tested in terms of the brain’s processing of the information. Assessment involves evaluating the speed of processing auditory information as well as phonological awareness.
Neurodevelopmental Assesments
This assessment includes, fine muscle coordination, balance and patterns of motor development, the presence of aberrant reflexes, laterality, occulo-motor functioning and visual perceptual ability.
Postural and CranioSacral Assessment
This assessment assesses postural imbalances and the craniosacral system of the body and is carried out in conjunction with the Neurodevelopmental Assessment.
For further information, or appontments for assessment,
please contact Rosemary Boon
Registered PsychologistLearning Discoveries Psychological Services
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