ADULTS
I have been off work/have a health related problem/been injured/have lost my
job, can I be assessed by a psychologist for a psychological (and educational
assessment)?
You may need one or more of the following assessments. After you have read through this information check out Organisations + Individuals or click on CONTACT US.
Services from Learning Insights to adults are strictly confidential. Contacts with organisations and other sources of information are made only with the expressed wishes of the individual wishing an assessment (hereafter referred to as the assessee). Any forms requiring completion are passed through the assessee. Written reports are only made available to the assessee who it is hoped will provide their organization line manager with a copy. Copies of reports are not made available to anyone else except with written permission from the assessee.
In court, appeals and tribunal situations the report is again made available to the individual who is being assessed, and they are requested to forward a copy to the appropriate body. If permission is given by the individual, then the report can be sent directly to whomever they wish to receive it.
ABILITY ASSESSMENTS
Full ability assessments take up to three hours with the assessee. Further time
is made available for discussion. A detailed personal history is obtained. The
assessment content and time varies depending upon the ability of the individual
and the nature of questions the assessee/organisation seek answers for. A detailed
written report is provided. Where requested, we liaise with organisations and
other professionals related to the assessee's needs, refer the assessee to other
educational, medical or professional specialists, and indicate where resources
and other facilities can be obtained. Further copies of written reports are
only made available with written permission from the adult assessed.
ABILITY AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENTS
These assessments involve some structured and some unstructured activities over
a day, and are of value where factors in addition to learning difficulties may
be the source of concern for the individual or the organization. The approach
is two-pronged. One to identify any learning needs (as above) and two, to identify
values, motivations, attitudes, learning styles, personality, career moves and
experiences to date that have formed the individual thus far. From this a full
assessment of the implications of any identified learning difficulties and future
career development needs can be explored. A written report is provided in two
sections. Section one provides information about learning difficulties, while
section two describes the career development needs based on the assessment of
the individual in the context of their present work and role in the organisation.
Both sections, or only section two can be made available to the organisation/line
manager for discussion. Time is made available for discussion with the assessee
in a second feedback session when they are provided with their report.
CONSULTATIONS AND SITE VISITS
Fees are based on an hourly rate. Consultations are usually made available on
an hourly basis to provide an opportunity to observe directly, meeting time
for discussion and feedback. Additional consultations following assessments
of an individual are available and are pro rated at an hourly rate. These can
be either by phone or by appointment at our consultation rooms. Travel costs
to sites and subsistence are additional.
Medical insurance companies have accepted claims for fees when a medical consultant has made a referral to a psychologist, but not all do so. Please check with your insurance company.
If any of this rings a bell and is making sense for you, follow this up with a call to Learning Insights or click on CONTACT US.