Assessments

Reshma recognises the importance of comprehensive psychological assessments in understanding individual strengths, challenges and needs, and informing tailored recommendations and interventions. She offers a range of assessments for children, adolescents and adults, including cognitive, behavioural, ADHD and autism assessments.

The assessment process typically begins with an initial consultation to understand the individual's concerns and determine the most appropriate assessment approach. This is followed by assessment sessions using standardised tools and measures tailored to each individual's needs.

  • The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-IV) assessment evaluates general intelligence, providing insights into potential disparities between a child's intellectual abilities and academic performance. It serves as a vital component in assessing intellectual giftedness, learning challenges, and identifying cognitive strengths and weaknesses within a comprehensive evaluation battery.

  • The Wechsler Adult Scale (WAIS-IV) measures intellectual performance as a multidimensional construct. The test contains numerous scales (Indices) assessing qualitatively different types of intellectual functioning in adults and adolescents. This test measure cognitive abilities in several areas, providing a detailed profile of strengths and weaknesses through four key indices.

  • This instrument combines observer and self-report ratings to assess attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and evaluate challenging behaviours in children and adolescents. When suitable, this assessment engages parents, teachers, and, when applicable, the individual themselves, depending on their age.

  • Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference that can influence how individuals communicate, interact, process information and experience their environment.

    At Mindweave Psychology, autism assessments aim to develop a comprehensive understanding of an individual's developmental history, strengths, experiences and support needs.

    The assessment process may include developmental interviews, standardised assessment tools, behavioural observations and information gathered from parents, caregivers, educators or other relevant professionals where appropriate.

    The aim is to provide clarity, recognise individual strengths and differences, and guide appropriate recommendations for support at home, school, work and in everyday life.