All assessments and evaluations are examined on an individual basis. We have a broad range of assessment tools that we apply carefully to each situation, looking at the specific needs of the client as well as considering the information supplied and concerns raised. We do ask for parental questionnaires to be completed and ask permission to send forms to any other professional involved including schools. This helps us gain an extensive view of the situation. In a few instances parents do not want the school to be contacted. We always respect this and take confidentiality seriously.
Immediately after the assessment the psychologist will offer to feed back to parents or careers directly. A student who is a teenager may well be invited to attend some of the feedback session.