Help Children in the Classroom – Assessments
Children's Mental Health - Returning to School Hints and Tricks
As we mentioned in a previous blog, psychological educational assessments are critical for the proper diagnosis and therefore treatment and assisting children in the classroom. We know that there is insufficient funding to provide comprehensive assessment, and therefore treatment and diagnosis to every child in Alberta who needs it. Often times the children who do not act out, go unnoticed, despite the fact they suffer from learning disorders, and neurocognitive disease conditions such as anxiety and ADHD.
Psychological educational assessments are critical for the proper diagnosis and therefore treatment and assisting children in the classroom.
If your child is struggling in the classroom, it is highly recommended that you consider having a psychological educational assessment completed. Do not simply guess that the child may have anxiety or ADHD. The earlier specific and targeted intervention occurs, the more effective the treatment and support for children with learning disorders.
Psychological-educational assessments play a pivotal role in understanding an individual's cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. These assessments are invaluable tools, particularly in the field of education, as they provide a comprehensive picture of a student's strengths, weaknesses, and specific learning needs. Here's why these assessments are so crucial:
1. Accurate Diagnosis - without an accurate diagnosis, individuals may struggle to receive the appropriate interventions and support they require
2. Tailored Interventions - are essential for helping individuals overcome challenges to reach their full potential
3. Early Intervention - the earlier and intervention can be applied, the more effective it will be over the long-term
4. Individualized Education Plans (IEPs): IEPs ensure that every student, regardless of their challenges, has an equitable opportunity to learn and thrive.
5. Effective Treatment Planning- identify root causes of emotional or behavioral issues, enabling them to create effective treatment strategies
6. Tracking Progress - provide a baseline against which improvements can be measured, helping to gauge the effectiveness of interventions and adjust strategies as needed
7. Advocacy - provide concrete evidence of a person's challenges and can be used to secure necessary accommodations and support services
8. Self Awareness- knowing one's strengths and challenges can empower individuals to seek the support they need and develop strategies for self-improvement
Take the “best guess” out of diagnosis, so that real effective interventions can be implemented sooner rather than later. Psychological – educational assessments are not only tools for professionals but also catalysts for empowerment, allowing individuals to embrace their uniqueness and reach their full potential. Investing in these assessments is an investment in the well-being and success of individuals, both in and outside the classroom.
As we said on the farm, “if you want it done right, you have to do it right! Don’t mess around with some half-assed plan and hope it works out”.
The purpose of education, finally, is to create in a person the ability to look at the world for himself, to make his own decisions. ~James Baldwin
Come heal, grow and create together
Find out more about your team here.
Check out our past blogs here.
#backtoschool #growth #communication #balance #childrensmentalhealth #anxiety
#mentalhealth #psychologicalassessment
Like what you read? Need more? Check out our Information Hub for Advice, Tips and Links to useful places.