Psychological Assessment
A Psychological assessment is a process that seeks to analyze various psychological characteristics of a person, such as emotions, cognition, motivation, personality, attention, memory, perception and social skills.
It is a comprehensive approach that involves the use of multiple techniques, such as tests, dynamics, interviews, observations and document analysis, which allow the psychologist to confirm (or not) the initial hypotheses about the patient.
This process requires specialized technical and clinical knowledge and must be carried out by qualified professionals.
It is not just a question of interpreting results and comparing them with normative values, but of integrating this data into a complete view of the individual being assessed.
Psychological assessment often serves as a basis for future guidance and referrals, either for the person themselves or for institutions that request this service.
The range of psychological assessments is vast and can cover anything from measuring IQ to understanding deeper psychological dynamics.
The process usually lasts between three and four sessions, depending on the purpose of the assessment.
CHILD PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
In the case of childhood, children’s development presents challenges and moments of great discovery for both parents and educators.
These challenges can lead to doubts about the impact of experiences on children’s emotional and cognitive development.
In these situations, child psychological assessment may be required to provide more detailed and accurate answers.
Child assessment is structured in phases, adapted to the purpose of each specific case.
It usually involves four sessions, which include clinical interviews with parents or caregivers, the use of psychometric tests (such as the WISC, WPSSI-R or Griffiths) and projective tests (such as the CAT or child drawing), as well as the return of results at the end of the process.
This type of assessment is essential not only to offer the child targeted support, but also to help parents and educators better understand child development.
By providing a detailed overview of the child’s skills and challenges, child psychological assessment contributes to more effective support tailored to their individual needs.
