Assessing development in children aged 0–6 with standard screening tools, observation and a parent interview. Not a diagnosis; with the family’s consent results are shared and, if needed, a referral is made.
“Children his age are talking, he still uses few words.” “She is always alone at the playground.” Parents’ questions about development often start like this. A developmental assessment shows where a child’s language, motor, social and cognitive skills stand for their age.
The assessment starts with a parent meeting and continues with observation in the playroom and standard developmental screening tools. I share the results in a detailed parent meeting.
An assessment is not a diagnosis
Screening shows whether a child needs support in an area. If necessary I refer you to a specialist such as paediatric neurology, child and adolescent psychiatry, speech and language therapy or occupational therapy.
How does it go?
Parent meeting
Developmental history and family observations.
Observation
Free and guided play in the playroom.
Screening
Age-appropriate standard developmental screening tools.
Results meeting
Findings, suggestions and referral if needed.
Questions about this
Does a developmental assessment give a diagnosis?
Not sure where to start? Let’s talk for 15 minutes.If you like, let’s just talk for 15 minutes first.
The free intro call is by phone or online; then we decide together.Write with your family, or write first yourself; we’ll decide together how to start.