How I work...
In order to gain as full a psychological profile as possible of a young person or adult, assessment will involve (where feasible):
Discussions with parents and teachers both before and after assessment.
Observation of the child or young person in context - at home or in an educational setting. This may involve an element of working alongside the child in order to observe learning and working styles and social interaction. Direct work with the young person including discussion, psychological testing of performance and more informal or 'dynamic' assessment to ascertain preferred learning styles and potential. Feedback and initial guidance suggestions to parents and teachers or, in the case of an adult assessment, to the client themselves and/or their employer. Full written report including observations, assessment and guidance. Follow-up telephone support.
Kathy Contaris, BA(Hons), PGCE, MEd, MSc, C Psychol
Independent Chartered Educational Psychologist & Trainer
British Psychological Society Register of Chartered Psychologists Number: 083351
