What to expect
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1. In-Take
An intake meeting is an initial consultation where parents and evaluators come together to discuss a child's educational and developmental needs. During this meeting, parents provide background information about their child's learning history, strengths, and challenges.
This allows evaluators to gain a comprehensive understanding of the child's unique needs and to develop a tailored evaluation plan. The meeting also provides an opportunity to answer any questions parents may have about the upcoming evaluation and to schedule the evaluation sessions.
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2. Assessment
An evaluation with the individual involves a series of assessments designed to understand their cognitive, academic, and developmental strengths and challenges. During the evaluation, the individual will participate in various activities and tests that may include problem-solving tasks, reading and math exercises, and puzzle-like games.
For younger children, some assessments may look more play-based to ensure they are comfortable and engaged. We will observe and interact with the individual to gather comprehensive information.
This process is conducted in a supportive and non-stressful environment, ensuring the individual feels at ease. The goal is to gain detailed insights that will inform personalized recommendations and support strategies tailored to the individual's unique needs. Evaluation assessments could span multiple sessions, depending on the evaluation.
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3. Report
Depending on the evaluation that is conducted, the evaluation report can provide a comprehensive overview of the individual's cognitive, academic, and developmental assessment results. It includes background information, detailed assessment results with scores and interpretations, and qualitative observations made during the evaluation.
The report highlights the individual's strengths and challenges, offering tailored recommendations for educational strategies, interventions, and resources.
Reports could include a suggested "Skill Focus" section that private tutors could find beneficial. Additionally, the report has lots of information that schools and preschools may find useful in supporting the child's learning and development.
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4. Feedback
The feedback meeting is a crucial follow-up meeting where the results of the individual's evaluation are discussed in detail with the parents/adults. During this meeting, the evaluators will explain the findings from the assessment report, including the individual's strengths, challenges, and overall performance.
Parents will receive a comprehensive overview of the tailored recommendations and suggested strategies for supporting on-going learning and development. This meeting also provides an opportunity for parents/adults to ask questions, gain clarity on the report's contents, and understand the next steps.
The goal of the feedback meeting is to ensure parents/adults are fully informed and can be empowered.