Frequently asked questions
- My child is having problems in some lessons. Should I have the assessment done?
- Generally, the answer is yes. CPP is all about understanding why children's performance varies. However, CPP is not a substitute for an educational psychology assessment, so if that has been recommended then you will need to talk to us about how you can get that done.
- My child is average or bright and seems to be doing well. what could I learn from an intellectual profile?
- The short answer is lots. The relationship between intelligence and academic performance is complicated. Your child may be able to do better in school if you and his/her teacher's know what his/her intellectual strengths and weaknesses are and can adjust your teaching and help accordingly.
- My child has mild behaviour problems. Can the assessment help?
- In many cases it can, either by revealing specific issues that might underlie the behaviour or by ruling out intellectual issues as a factor.
- Who will do the assessments?
- There are a number of people with training and experience in psychology who can carry out assessments using tools like the WISC. Our associates are generally working as Assistant Psychologists or are on applied psychology training schemes to become Clinical or Educational Psychologists. People that can conduct assessments but who are not qualified to interpret the results are generally known as Test Technicians. We are developing a network of associate Test Technicians that will mean we can see children at or close to their homes with little or no waiting time. Because all the assessments are being done for positive reasons, and not to solve specific problems, it is not necessary for your child to be seen by a chartered psychologist initially. If any problems are picked up during the course of the assessment, you will then have the option to talk to or meet with a qualified chartered psychologist.