Assessment

Standard Assessment

A Standard Assessment includes a full set of auditory and visual tests plus a neuro-developmental screening, tailored to the abilities of the client and backed-up by extensive observations and background information as provided by the client and/or carers. A Standard Assessment can take two to three hours. To ensure meaningful results, it is very important that the client is at ease and comfortable and we therefore allow for short breaks when required. You will receive immediate oral feedback, followed by a comprehensive written report with supporting materials, which include practical advice on support at home, school or work.

A Standard Assessment is a stand-alone service and the information provided can be of great benefit to the client and/or carers. The report often serves as an aid in obtaining additional support from schools or from health or social security authorities.

The Standard Assessment forms the basis of our recommendations for treatment and the test results are used to personalise the programmes to the clients individual requirements. There is, however, absolutely no obligation to take any of the recommended programmes following an assessment.

A Standard Assessment, or an Auditory or Visual Part Assessment, must precede Auditory Integration Training (AIT) or Lightwave Stimulation (LWS) treatments.

We provide assessments at our London Centre and at times in other locations via one of our Outreach Programmes, currently in Scotland, Eire and the Middle East. Please contact us for details on fees and availability in any of these locations.

Individual Tests

For most clients we recommend the Standard Assessment as this will allow us to obtain a full picture of the whole person, rather than a partial view of the presenting conditions.

There are however circumstances when Individual Tests are more appropriate and we offer a wide range of specialist tests and observations as required.

Please contact us for details on fees and availability.

Neuro-developmental Assessment and Home Programme

The full diagnostic assessment for Neuro-developmental problems may take up to three hours. The tests cover gross and fine muscle co-ordination, balance, patterns of motor development, detection and analysis of primitive and postural reflexes, laterality, oculo-motor functions and visual perceptual ability. A detailed written report will be provided soon after completion of the assessment.

On the basis of this assessment, a personal programme of exercises is prepared for the client to carry out at home. We recommend that the client is reviewed at appropriate intervals during which progress is monitored and adjustments to the programme are made as required. Two reviews are included in the initial assessment and home programme fee.

Recorded-Voice Assessment and Home Programme

The Recorded-Voice home programme can help children and adults with reading, writing, spelling, numeracy and sequencing difficulties.

The Recorded-Voice programme aims to address literacy problems through a specially developed technique in which the individual listens to his or her own voice whilst completing precision spelling and Recorded-Voice recording of factually related topics. In addition they may be required to listen to and read material in book form.

The programme includes a comprehensive reading age assessment, provided both before and after completion of the programme.

Assessment Enquiry form

All information provided is treated in the strictest confidence. Please feel free to omit sections that are not applicable or that you do not wish to complete. We will contact you upon receipt of this form to discuss your requirements in more detail and confirm an appointment date.