Behavioural assessments examine whether a child exhibits challenging behaviour that falls outside the age-appropriate range. Behavioural concerns may include hyperactivity, impulsivity, aggression, difficult sustaining attention, and disruptions to learning and peer relations.
Our behavioural assessments are useful in identifying and diagnosing behavioural disorders in the three main behavioural disorder areas:
Our behavioural assessments are also useful to:
Behavioural assessments involve a detailed process. To help formulate an accurate diagnosis, they typically require parent interviews to obtain a developmental history, diagnostic questionnaires, teacher interviews and/or school observations and a clinical session with the child. With this knowledge, children and parents can start to better understand the underlying causes of challenging behaviour and formulate treatment plans to modify both the behaviour itself and its impact on everyday life.
We commonly use the following behavioural assessment tools for a variety of purposes and age groups:
An assessment involves gathering and collating detailed information to explore a diagnosis and treatment plan delivered by our highly experienced staff. Because each child is different, individual assessments can vary.
Assessment results are compiled in a detailed psychological report that includes relevant background information, medical history, a summary of observations and practical recommendations.