Is my child on track?
Some of the things you might notice about your child that might give you some concern:
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Like most parents, if you observe one or more of these things you are likely to start to worry:
- What could be wrong?
- Have we done something to cause this?
- What does it mean for our child's future?
- What can we do?
This is where a screening assessment of your child's development may help
What is 'Screening'?
Developmental screening is a professional, yet simple method to detect, identify and understand problems or delays during typical childhood development.
Importantly, this then allows for the possibility of early detection and intervention to help your child reach his or her maximum potential.
Importantly, this then allows for the possibility of early detection and intervention to help your child reach his or her maximum potential.
How does it work?
First, our Child Development Assessment Counsellor will meet with the parent/caregiver to discuss the situation and get relevant information.
Next, comes the screening which can be done in one of two ways:
The Screening Assessment is then scored by our Child Development Assessment Counsellor who will then meet with you to discuss the results.
First, our Child Development Assessment Counsellor will meet with the parent/caregiver to discuss the situation and get relevant information.
Next, comes the screening which can be done in one of two ways:
- We can provide you, the parent / caregiver with a form to complete at home watching your child, or
- Our Child Development Assessment Counsellor can provide activities for your child in our play-therapy room, observing and recording your child's behaviour and skills.
The Screening Assessment is then scored by our Child Development Assessment Counsellor who will then meet with you to discuss the results.
What happens after the screening assessment?
There are several possible outcomes:
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3. If the scores indicate that further assessment is needed, we will recommend and assist you with a referral to other health professionals depending upon the area of delay: for example, if the scores reveal a need for further fine or gross motor, referral to an Occupational Therapist may be appropriate.
4. If the scores highlight issues in the area of Problem-Solving, we may suggest a full intellectual assessment, to further examine the possibility of intellectual delay. If further assessment in the personal-social-emotional area is deemed necessary, a referral for an assessment for the Autism Spectrum may be necessary.
If you are currently seeing other health practitioners, we will work closely with them, providing them with the results of the Screening Assessment if you would like us to do so.
We will also encourage you to allow us to share the results with your GP.
4. If the scores highlight issues in the area of Problem-Solving, we may suggest a full intellectual assessment, to further examine the possibility of intellectual delay. If further assessment in the personal-social-emotional area is deemed necessary, a referral for an assessment for the Autism Spectrum may be necessary.
If you are currently seeing other health practitioners, we will work closely with them, providing them with the results of the Screening Assessment if you would like us to do so.
We will also encourage you to allow us to share the results with your GP.
Cost?
Given the importance of this issue, we have kept our costs down during the introduction phase of this service.
The full cost of $225.00 includes:
The full cost of $225.00 includes:
- Interview with, and support from our Child Development Assessment Counsellor
- Provision of the Screening Assessment form (for the parent/caregiver to record child's behaviour at home)
- Scoring and interpretation of the Screening results
- Follow-up interview to discuss the results
- Written report summary of results
- Written report to your GP if required, of summary of results and recommendations
Please note this cost does not include:
Payment plans can be organised.
- Therapy intervention sessions after the Screening Assessment if required
- Observation of child by the Child Development Assessment Counsellor to complete the Screening Assessment
Payment plans can be organised.
Contact us for further information
Contact us here and our Child Development Assessment Counsellor will get back to you to discuss your questions and make arrangements for your screening appointment.
Contact us here and our Child Development Assessment Counsellor will get back to you to discuss your questions and make arrangements for your screening appointment.