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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.
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 three hours, with breaks. You’ll fill in questionnaires too.
Keep it simple and positive, and avoid the word “test” — there’s no passing or failing.
For young children:
“On Saturday, we’re going to meet a lady called Ms Ming. She has lots of puzzles and games. You’ll play with her for a while, and I’ll be close by.”
For older children and teens:
“This will help us understand how your brain works — your strengths and what’s getting in the way — so learning can feel easier.”
If they ask, “Is something wrong with me?”, reassure them: “No. Everyone’s brain works differently. This helps us understand yours.”
Practising puzzles or IQ-style questions makes the results inaccurate. The best preparation is a rested, relaxed child.
The night before
What to bring
Arrive a little early. Keep your goodbye short and warm. Don’t worry if your child is shy at first — psychologists are experienced at helping children settle.
Afterwards, plan something nice and praise their effort: “You worked really hard today.” If your child was unwell or very anxious, let us know — the session can be paused or continued another day.
Every CHEERS assessment starts with a consultation and ends with a report discussion, so you leave with a clear plan. Questions before your child’s session? Contact us or WhatsApp us.
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