Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a child who...
Can explain and discuss ideas orally but finds writing difficult?Is finding it difficult to learn to read?
Is struggling to make progress at school despite extra support?
Seems to know something one day and then not the next?
Is able but not able to demonstrate this in a formal exam situation.
Is struggling to make progress at school despite extra support?
Seems to know something one day and then not the next?
Is able but not able to demonstrate this in a formal exam situation.
I can help by...
- Assessing your child so we all have a better understanding of how they learn and their current level of achievement.
- Providing clarity for parents and teachers so they understand why your child isn't progressing in the way they expect.
- Figuring out how to support your child so that they are able to make progress with their learning.
- Providing a written report that explains in plain English what is going on with your child's learning and what we can do to help.
- Meeting with parents and school staff to discuss how to help and making sure everyone is clear about what to do next.
- Assessing your child for special assessment conditions for NCEA.
- Writing a report that will support your child's school apply for special assessment conditions.
Do they...
- Demonstrate some behaviour that you, they and their teachers find difficult to manage and understand.
- Seem to be worried and anxious, beyond what many of their classmates are experiencing?
- Struggle to focus and pay attention at home and at school?
- Find noise, bright colours, and some textures upsetting?
- Find social interactions and making friends challenging?
- Find it difficult to understand and comply with school routines and expectations?
I can help by...
- Using a range of assessments to clarify what is happening.
- Listening to you and your child and providing insight into what is going on.
- Observing in the classroom, at school or home.
- Talking with school staff about what is happening and how to move forward.
- Creating a practical plan to make things better for your child, you and the school.
- Referring you to medical professionals if diagnosis is necessary or useful.
Are you a parent who...
- Is looking for ideas to change some of your child's behaviour.
- Spend a lot of time reminding your child what to do without much impact.
- Would like to speak to a professional to get some sensible and do able advice about parenting.
Are you an educational professional looking for support?
- I can provide mentoring and supervision for intern psychologists, and other educators
Please contact me so we can discuss your situation and find a way forward.