Comprehensive Assessments & Evaluation
At a glance
– Assessments are the first step in understanding a child’s needs and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
– These are conducted by licensed professionals in the UAE.
– The types of assessments include – Diagnostic assessments, Language & Behaviour assessments, Speech & language assessments, Occupational Therapy & Sensory need assessments.
The first step in understanding a child’s additional needs comes from a comprehensive assessment by licensed professionals.
While it is absolutely normal for children to face difficulties in school academically or socially, it may be useful to seek out an assessment if these challenges do not improve despite help or accommodations being provided.
An assessment helps both parents & schools to understand the challenges faced by your child and structure an individualized program that addresses the child’s developmental, learning, communication, social and emotional needs.
A thorough report is given at the end of the assessment with treatment recommendations.
INITIAL BRIEF CONSULTATION
Age: 18 months – 16 years
Conducted by: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Timing: 1 hour
Cost: AED 250 + VAT
Schedule: Mon – Fri | 9 am to 6 pm
Diagnostic Assessments
A series of tests conducted by a licensed psychologist which includes child observations, direct testing & parent interviews. The assessment and evaluation tells us if the child meets the criteria for any disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-5th Edition (DSM-V), provides a diagnosis and recommends appropriate therapy based on the results.
Age: 18 months – 18 years
Conducted by: DHA-licensed clinical psychologist
Timing: 3-4 hours
Cost: AED 2100
Schedule: Sat – Thurs | 9 am to 7 pm
Language & Behavior Assessment
A language & behavior assessment may be recommended if a child has difficulties with communication & language, academics (reading, writing, math), social skills or has any behaviour challenges that interfere with learning.
These assessments are conducted using standardized tools such as the VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R & PEAK. Further treatment and goals are recommended in the report to advise on the way forward.
Age: 18 months – 18 years
Conducted by: BCBA and BCaBAs
Timing: 3-4 hours
Cost: AED 750 + VAT
Schedule: Sat – Thurs | 9 am to 6 pm
Speech & Language Assessment
Speech therapy is used to treat speech & language delays, articulation & feeding in children, as well as overall communication skills in adults.
A speech assessment may be recommended if a child has difficulties with communication & language, linguistics, articulation, comprehension, feeding or any oral motor function. Speech assessment of children is done using standardized tools (PLS-5, CELF, REELS etc.).
Age: 18 months – 18 years
Conducted by: DHA-licensed Speech & Language Pathologist (SLP)
Timing: 3-4 hours
Cost: AED 660
Schedule: Sat – Wed | 9 am to 6 pm
Occupational Therapy & Sensory Integration Assessment
Occupational therapy is an evidence-based treatment that helps with developing activities of daily living, including
- Fine motor skills (small-muscle movements made with the hands, fingers, and toes, such as grasping)
- Handwriting Gross motor skills (whole body movements, including hand-eye coordination etc.)
- Visual-perceptual skills
- Cognitive (thinking) skills
- Sensory-processing challenges
Age: 18 months – 18 years
Conducted by: DHA-licensed Occupational Therapist
Timing: 3-4 hours
Cost: AED 660
Schedule: Sat – Wed | 9 am to 6 pm
An occupational therapy assessment may be recommended if a child has difficulties with motor planning, fine or gross motor activities or sensory needs. Occupational therapy assessment is done using standardized tools (Beery Visual Motor Integration Test, Sensory Profile 2, etc.).