PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENTS
At Asha Hai which is an inclusive school in Delhi we conduct psychometric assessments by psychologist in Hauz Khas using standardized procedures for measuring intelligence, neurodevelopmental difficulties, behavioral difficulties or emotional issues. On the basis of these psychometric assessments and personality assessment done by psychologist in Hauz Khas the goals are formulated. The conduction and interpretation of these psychometric assessments in South Delhi are done by psychologists in an inclusive school in Delhi and the results are confidential. These tests are helpful in measuring the developmental milestones of the children, which helps us to set an objective for their holistic development and also understand which early intervention for children with special needs is required.
PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENTS AND COVERS THE FOLLOWING AREAS
- Case History: This section will involve collection and collation of data to identify and study the child’s family background, medical history, interaction patterns at home. The process would involve interaction with parents, immediate caregivers.
- Interview and Questionnaire: This would involve asking the caregiver or the parent, questions regarding the child’s developmental milestones, his personality assessment, how does he respond to adults in his environment, his/her play skills, their academic skills in an inclusive school in Delhi.
- Clinical Observation: Here the psychologist in an inclusive school in Delhi interacts with the child, observes their behaviors. Try to understand their play skills, their developmental levels, social skills, the milestones they have achieved and the difficulties they are facing.
- Report: The report is given to the parent after 1 week or 14 days of the assessment depending on which tools have been used to conduct the assessment. The report contains the formal diagnosis of the difficulty that the child is facing.
- Intervention Plan: A plan is formulated keeping in mind the child’s developmental, social level. The plan also focuses on the learning style of the child so that lessons can be planned accordingly. Based on the plan the required early intervention for children with special needs like Special Education, Language & Communication, Occupational Therapy etc are suggested to the child.
