Psychological Assessment & Counsiling

Psychological Assessment
& Counselling

At New Leaf Development Center , we understand the unique challenges and potential of children with special needs across various categories. Our comprehensive approach to psychological assessment and counselling is designed to support these children and their families in reaching their fullest potential.

Importance of Psychological Assessment

Understanding Individual Needs: Each child with special needs is unique, requiring a tailored approach to assessment. Psychological assessments help in identifying a child’s strengths, limitations, and specific needs, enabling us to create personalized intervention plans.

Early Intervention: Early identification through assessments allows for timely interventions. This can significantly improve outcomes by addressing developmental delays, learning disabilities, behavioral issues, or emotional concerns at an early stage.

Tailored Intervention Plans: Our assessments are the critical step towards the tailored intervention plans. The results of assessment guides the targeted area for designing and executing effective intervention strategies. This process helps in enhancing the utmost development of each child. Whether it’s occupational therapy, speech therapy, special education, behavior modification, or counseling, our assessments inform the most effective approach for each child.

Informed Decision-Making: Psychological assessments provide valuable insights to families, educators, and therapists. These insights and assessments helps parents/ caregivers and other stakeholders to make informed decisions about child’s education, therapy options and ongoing support.

Categories of Special Needs We Assess and Counsel

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD): We specialize in assessing and supporting children with ASD, focusing on their unique communication, social, and behavioral needs.

Learning Disabilities: Our assessments identify specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and auditory processing disorders, paving the way for tailored educational strategies.

Intellectual Disabilities: We provide cognitive assessments to determine intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, enabling us to design appropriate support plans.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Our assessments evaluate attention and behavioral issues, guiding the development of behavioral interventions and academic accommodations.

Emotional and Behavioral Concerns: We address emotional and behavioral challenges such as anxiety, depression, oppositional behavior, and trauma-related issues through comprehensive assessments and therapeutic interventions.

Our Counseling Approach

At New Leaf Development Center, counselling is an integral part of our holistic support system. Psychological assessment and counselling are fundamental services at New Leaf Development Center. By understanding each child’s unique needs and providing targeted interventions, we empower children with special needs to thrive and achieve their fullest potential. Our goal is to support families and communities in fostering the growth and well-being of every child we serve. Our experienced psychologists and counselors provide:

Individual Counselling: Tailored sessions addressing a child’s emotional and behavioral needs.

Family Counselling: Guidance and support for families to navigate challenges and build strong support networks.

Behavioral Therapy: Evidence-based techniques to address challenging behaviors and promote positive social skills.

Parent Training: Empowering parents with strategies to support their child’s development and well-being at home.

New Leaf Development Center offers comprehensiv multidisciplinary services in a supportive environment, dedicated to enhancing the abilities and addressing the unique needs of children on the autism spectrum.

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