Behavioural assessment
Behavioural assessments provide useful information in educational placements and assists Teachers and parents in understanding the nature of behaviours which may include:
- Aggression
- Conduct problems
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Social skills
The process for a behavioural assessment is as follows:
- Initial consultation – Conducted via telehealth, the consultation will include a 1 hour comprehensive background information is gathered including developmental history, medical, academic, occupational, social/family relationships and any other issues or concerns. This is to gain a holistic view of the child and/or adolescent to inform interpretation and recommendations as appropriate.
- Testing – This will depend on the ability and willingness of the client.
- Scoring and interpretation – The assessment(s) will be scored and interpreted against standardised norms.
- Report writing – The background information, behavioural observations during testing, test results and consequent interpretations will be combined into a comprehensive report that includes relevant recommendations as appropriate, to the home and educational setting.
NB: Please note that in order to provide a holistic overview of behavioural presentation, the assessment process will require information from various sources including treating medical General Practitioner, Paediatrician, School Teacher and Parents.