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When attention, impulsivity, emotional regulation, aggression, defiance or behaviour at school is affecting daily life, an assessment can help clarify what may be contributing. Behaviour can be influenced by development, learning, communication, sleep, anxiety, family changes, trauma and neurodevelopmental differences. A comprehensive assessment considers the pattern, duration and impact of concerns rather than relying on one incident or checklist.
At Quirky Kid, the assessment is tailored to the referral question. It may explore whether your child’s experiences are consistent with ADHD or another behavioural, emotional or developmental concern, while also considering their strengths and functioning at home, school and in relationships.
What can a child behaviour assessment clarify?
An assessment can clarify how often concerns occur, where they are most noticeable and how they affect learning, relationships, family life and everyday participation. It may help determine whether the pattern is consistent with ADHD or another concern, or whether further assessment or support would be helpful.
Can a questionnaire diagnose ADHD?
No. Parent, teacher and young-person questionnaires can provide useful information, but they are only one part of a comprehensive assessment. The psychologist considers developmental history, functioning across settings, clinical interviews, observation and other relevant information before reaching conclusions.
What happens after the assessment?
The psychologist discusses the findings with the family and provides a written report with practical recommendations. These may include strategies for home and school, psychological support, educational adjustments or referral to another health professional when appropriate.
The process is planned around your child’s age, strengths, circumstances and the questions being explored. It may include a parent or carer interview, child sessions, questionnaires, clinical observation and review of relevant reports.
Behaviour can look different at home, school and in the community. With consent, information may be gathered from parents, carers, teachers and other professionals to build a balanced picture of your child’s functioning across settings.
The report explains the findings in clear language and provides recommendations tailored to your child. Where learning or cognitive questions are also present, the psychologist may recommend a cognitive assessment or educational assessment.
A behavioural assessment is planned around your child and the concerns being explored. The process may include:
No single questionnaire or test determines the outcome. To discuss whether a behavioural or ADHD assessment may be appropriate, contact the Quirky Kid Clinic or learn more about our child assessment services.
We commonly use the following tools for a variety of purposes and age groups when completing this kind of assessment.
Conners 4 is a multi-informant rating scale for young people aged 6 to 18. Parent, teacher and youth forms provide information about ADHD-related symptoms and their impact across settings. Results may contribute to a broader ADHD assessment but cannot establish a diagnosis on their own.
ASEBA uses age-specific parent, educator and youth questionnaires to describe emotional, behavioural, social and adaptive functioning. CBCL forms cover ages 18 months to 5 years and 6 to 18 years, with corresponding educator forms and a youth self-report for ages 11 to 18. Results support assessment but do not diagnose a condition alone.
Vineland-3 is a standardised measure of adaptive behaviour for people from birth to 90+ years, with teacher forms for ages 3 to 21. It explores everyday communication, daily living and socialisation skills. Results may contribute to a broader assessment but do not establish a diagnosis on their own.
ABAS-3 is a standardised rating scale of everyday adaptive skills for people from birth to 89 years. Parent, educator, self-report and adult-rated forms are available for different ages. Results describe current functioning and may contribute to a broader assessment, but do not establish a diagnosis alone.
Quirky Kid® would not be the company it is today without our talented, inspring and highly professional team that is as equally committed to the mental health and wellbeing of children as we are.
Our clinic provides psychological assessments and personalised treatment plans to support your child's needs. Our experienced psychologists gather detailed information to explore diagnoses and deliver effective interventions.
Each assessment results in a comprehensive report with background information, medical history, observations, and practical recommendations.
Our treatment plans address specific challenges and promote overall well-being.
Complete the form to schedule an assessment or treatment plan for your child.
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