Children & Adolescents

Renate offers psychological evaluations for children and adolescents ranging from 6 – 18 years of age in the following areas:

• developmental concerns/delays

• attention problems 

• autism spectrum disorders 

• giftedness/intellectual functioning 

• emotional, behavioural and social difficulties 

• academic problems/learning difficulties 

• vocational and career guidance 

She has a comprehensive library of the most up-to-date assessment tools that are commonly used in the English and German speaking regions for psychological evaluations.

She also offers clinical psychological therapy and counselling for children and adolescents aged 8 – 18 years. 

Psychological/Psychoeducational Evaluations

A psychoeducational evaluation is a comprehensive assessment of a child or adolescent's cognitive abilities, academic skills, behavioural and social-emotional functioning. This is carried out using scientifically founded and standardised methods. Each testing is tailored to meet the individual child's needs based on the information gained from the first parent consultation.

The purpose is to provide valuable information about a child's individual strengths and needs, and to help parents and school gain a better understanding of their child. The report will provide recommendations for appropriate intervention and accommodations and highlight strategies to help the child develop their full potential.

An evaluation typically involves the following steps:

1. Initial consultation with parents 

2. Approximately 2 assessment sessions with the child/adolescent (each approximately 2 hours depending on the child’s age) 

3. Scoring and interpretation of all tests & questionnaires 

4. Feedback session with parents 

5. Comprehensive report with specific recommendations tailored to the individual child 

6. If necessary, referrals to relevant professionals 

All information is treated confidentially and can only be released to a third party with formal written consent from the parents.