She was reading at three. He asks about black holes at dinner. Or your child is clearly bright, yet bored and underachieving at school. Many parents wonder: is my child gifted? An IQ assessment can help answer that — but not every question. What is it? An IQ assessment is a set of puzzles, questions […]
You’ve booked the assessment. Now: what do I tell my child? Should we practise? What if they have a bad day? Don’t worry — most children actually enjoy it. What happens Your child works one-to-one with a psychologist on puzzles, questions, memory games, and some reading, writing or maths. A session usually takes two to […]
Your child’s psychological report is finally here — 15 pages of scores, tables and terms like “Working Memory Index”. Many parents read it three times and still aren’t sure what it means. Here’s a quick guide. Start with two sections If you’re short on time, read the summary and the recommendations first. They tell you […]
Your child knows the answer at home. But in a timed exam hall, the words blur or the clock runs out. Access arrangements (AA) may help. AA are changes to exam conditions for students with special educational needs. They don’t make the exam easier. They remove barriers so your child’s real ability can show. What’s […]
“Why can my child play games for hours but struggle to finish homework?” Many parents of children with suspected or diagnosed ADHD ask this. One possible explanation is hyperfocus: becoming so absorbed in an activity that it is difficult to notice time passing or switch tasks. It can happen with games, books, hobbies or even […]
“My Child Struggles with Chinese.” When a child is doing badly in Chinese, the concern is often about more than grades. Revision may take hours that could go towards other subjects. Homework may end in tears, and parents may worry about how Mother Tongue results will affect secondary school choices. It is understandable to consider […]
It is a question many parents ask. Both professionals can assess ADHD, but they may help your family in different ways. A psychologist can explore your child’s attention and behaviour alongside their learning, emotions and day-to-day functioning. An educational psychologist may also assess whether learning difficulties are contributing to challenges at school. A psychiatrist is […]
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