Psychoeducational Support for Schools / Universities

At Balance Counseling, we are dedicated to collaborating with school counselors and Special Education Needs (SEN) coordinators throughout the year. Our team of Clinical Psychologists specializes in conducting psychoeducational assessments tailored to the needs of school-aged children. Additionally, we provide complimentary consultations to school counselors and SEN coordinators, offering insights into reports prepared by other psychologists or professionals, helping schools maximize the value of these evaluations.

How We Support Schools / Universities

Beyond comprehensive psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessments, our experts:

• Provide tailored academic and classroom recommendations based on reports from other professionals.

• Participate in SEN support group meetings to offer free consultations to parents.

• Facilitate workshops for educators and parents on topics such as learning disorders, ADHD, and psychological assessment processes relevant to school settings.

Types of Services Available:

• Psychological & Educational Assessments: Comprehensive evaluations to identify academic or emotional challenges and provide tailored recommendations.

• Awareness Training for Staff and Students: Workshops and seminars to increase understanding of mental health issues and reduce stigma.

• Information Seminars: Educational sessions that cover various aspects of mental health, stress management, and coping strategies.

• On-site Group Counseling: Group therapy sessions for students and staff to address common concerns and improve emotional resilience.

• Crisis Intervention: Immediate support for students or staff in times of mental health crises, providing necessary intervention and resources.

Referrals for Assessment

If you’re considering referring a student for an assessment, common referral questions may include:

• Does this child have ADHD or attention difficulties?

• Are learning challenges present, and how can the school provide support?

• Does this child exhibit signs of dyslexia, dyscalculia, or a written expression disorder?

• Could the child’s social or academic struggles be due to autism spectrum traits?

• Is this child prepared for mainstream education?

• Is this child gifted?

• Should this student skip or repeat a grade?

• Is anxiety impacting their academic performance?

Assessment Tools We Use

Cognitive Assessments:

• Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V)

• Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV)

• Academic Achievement Testing:

• Woodcock Johnson Tests of Achievement (WJ-IV)

• Autism Diagnostics:

• Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2)

• Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS-2)

• Behavior and Emotional Assessments:

• Behavioural Assessment System for Children (BASC-3)

• Conners’ ADHD Rating Scales (Conners-3 and CAARS)

• Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

• Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)

• Children's Depression Inventory (CDI)

• Millon Adolescent Clinical Inventory (MACI-III)

• Children's Apperception Test (CAT)

• Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

• Rorschach Inkblot Test