Psychoeducational Assessment FAQs: A Guide for Parents in Hong Kong

This guide answers common questions about psychoeducational assessment at Sprout in Motion in Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, including the process, fees, school support and preparing your child. It is adapted from our September 2026 FAQ booklet.

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Why choose Sprout in Motion?

Sprout in Motion combines standardised assessment activities with information from parents and teachers to understand a child’s learning, social, emotional and behavioural needs. Our strength-based approach considers what a child does well and how those strengths can support areas of difficulty.

Parents and teachers contribute throughout the process through questionnaires, rating scales and discussion. Parents can choose to share the report with their child’s school to help put recommendations into practice.

Who conducts the assessments?

Our assessment team includes clinical and educational psychologists. The September 2026 booklet introduces Dr. Minna Chau, Founder and Clinical Child Psychologist; Winkie Lai, Educational Psychologist; and Lavender Chan, Educational Psychologist.

Dr. Minna Chau holds the title Clinical Psychologist in Accredited Register. Winkie Lai and Lavender Chan are listed as Accredited Educational Psychologists with the Hong Kong Association of Educational Psychologists (HKAEP).

What qualifications and experience does the team have?

The booklet describes clinical psychology doctoral training, educational psychology master’s qualifications, school experience and supervised assessment training. Individual qualifications differ; please ask about the psychologist who will conduct your child’s assessment.

What happens during a psychoeducational assessment?

The process starts with an initial enquiry and a 15-minute phone consultation, followed by confirmation and scheduling.

  • Confirm the booking: complete the Childhood History Form (approximately 30 minutes) and School Liaison Consent Form (approximately 5 minutes), and pay the HK$10,000 deposit.
  • Parent interview: a one-hour appointment with the psychologist, in person or online. Your child does not attend because sensitive information may be discussed.
  • Gather information: parents and teachers share observations and complete behaviour rating scales. Some children may also complete self-report questionnaires. School observation may be arranged where needed.
  • Child testing: two sessions of 150 minutes each at the Wong Chuk Hang centre, no more than one week apart.
  • Report preparation: the psychologist brings the findings together in a comprehensive, strength-based report, with strategies for the child where appropriate, parents and school.
  • Parent feedback: a one-hour meeting, in person or online, to discuss results, recommendations and interventions.
  • School feedback: parents may share the report with the school. An optional 30-minute teacher consultation supports discussion of recommendations and their implementation.

Testing explores verbal skills, non-verbal reasoning, visual-spatial processing, memory, processing speed, attention, fine motor coordination and academic skills. See the timeline section below for scheduling and report preparation.

Can the report support an application for exam accommodations?

The report can be submitted in support of applications for access arrangements to examination boards such as IB, A-Levels, AP and IGCSE. Depending on the child’s profile and the relevant board’s requirements, arrangements may include additional time, typing instead of handwriting, a separate examination room or a smaller group setting.

An assessment does not guarantee approval of accommodations. The relevant school or examination board determines eligibility and the arrangements available.

Which assessments and areas are included?

Assessments are tailored to the child’s needs and the specific referral concerns. They explore the reasons for learning, social and emotional difficulties and inform individual recommendations.

  • Cognitive abilities, including language processing, visual-spatial abilities and non-verbal reasoning.
  • Working memory, processing speed and attention.
  • Academic skills, including reading, writing and mathematics.
  • Fine motor skills, with relevant social, emotional and behavioural information.

Which tests may be used?

The booklet lists the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC), the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT-4), and attention measures such as TEACh or a Continuous Performance Test (CPT). The psychologist selects the appropriate assessment tools for the child.

Can the assessment address dyslexia, autism or ADHD concerns?

Yes. Where indicated, additional measures may address dyslexia, autism or ADHD. The English booklet lists dyslexia-related tests, the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and relevant questionnaires, and Conners or executive function rating scales. The booklet states that indicated additional tests are included at no extra cost.

How much does the assessment cost?

The September 2026 assessment fee is HK$28,000. A full assessment conducted by Dr. Minna Chau carries an additional HK$2,000. A HK$10,000 non-refundable deposit secures the assessment timeslot.

What is included, and are there additional charges?

The fee includes the assessment and comprehensive report, a one-hour parent feedback meeting and an optional 30-minute school feedback meeting. The existing service page also lists the parent interview, review of previous documents, rating scales, and school observation where applicable.

Extra time beyond the included parent feedback session is charged at the psychologist’s hourly rate. A separate feedback session for an older student is available at an additional fee. Please confirm any optional service charges when booking.

Can insurance cover the assessment?

Some insurance plans may cover psychoeducational assessment as a mental health service. Coverage depends on the individual policy and insurer; it is not guaranteed.

Please check with your insurer before booking, including any referral, pre-authorisation or documentation requirements. Ask the Sprout team about the information needed for your claim.

How are assessment results kept confidential?

The booklet states that assessment information is not shared with third parties without parental consent and that reports are password protected.

Who receives the results?

Parents discuss the findings at the feedback meeting and receive the comprehensive report afterwards. Parents may choose to share the report with the school to support their child. Please discuss the school’s own access and confidentiality arrangements with its staff.

How soon can we book, and how long does the process take?

The booklet gives a usual scheduling timeframe of around two weeks. Please contact the team to confirm current availability.

It describes approximately four to six weeks from the parent interview to the feedback meeting, depending on receipt of parent and teacher rating scales. It also describes report preparation as four to six weeks and feedback as usually four weeks after testing. Please confirm your family’s planned dates with the assessment team.

What feedback and recommendations will we receive?

The psychologist will explain your child’s strengths and areas of difficulty, discuss the findings and recommend support based on their individual profile. The report includes practical strategies for home and school, and for the child where appropriate.

The optional teacher feedback meeting provides an opportunity to discuss how recommendations can be used at school and to address questions.

How can parents contribute to the assessment?

Your observations help the psychologist understand your child across settings. Before assessment, review and sign the parental consent and school liaison documents, and provide school report cards, previous assessment reports and relevant developmental information.

Set aside time for the Childhood History Form, online behaviour rating scales and any additional questionnaires or interviews requested. The English booklet suggests 45–60 minutes for rating scales, with individual scales taking about 15–20 minutes. Please follow the instructions supplied with your forms.

Is support available after the assessment?

Yes. Sprout in Motion is a multidisciplinary child development centre offering follow-up resources, therapy and guidance to help families put recommendations into practice. Where needed, the team can suggest further assessment, interventions or referrals to other professionals.

Discuss which follow-up services would be appropriate and their fees with the team. Assessment recommendations are tailored to the child rather than assuming every child needs the same support.

Does Dr. Minna Chau personally conduct every assessment?

Dr. Minna Chau is involved in all assessments, but involvement is different from personally conducting the full assessment. The booklet describes her role in liaising with schools, supervising psychologists, designing assessments, reviewing reports and recommendations, and coordinating follow-up support.

Families requesting a full assessment conducted by Dr. Minna Chau should confirm availability and the additional HK$2,000 fee with the team.

How should I prepare my child?

  • Help your child get a good night’s sleep.
  • Tell the school about the half-day absence and ask about missed work. Sprout can provide a leave certificate.
  • Use reassuring, age-appropriate language. Explain that children learn in different ways and that the psychologist will use activities such as puzzles, reading, writing and maths to understand how they learn.
  • Arrange lunch and rest afterwards, as testing can be tiring.
  • Bring snacks and water.
  • If your child is unwell, contact the team early to reschedule.

What should we avoid?

The booklet recommends avoiding language that makes the visit sound like a pass-or-fail exam or a sign that the child is in trouble. It advises against introducing diagnostic labels when preparing the child, staying up late, or promising an exciting playdate immediately afterwards that could make the child rush to leave. Ask your psychologist how best to explain the appointment to your child.

Do I need to stay during my child’s assessment?

Parents do not normally need to stay during testing. You can drop your child off with snacks and water and return at the agreed collection time.

If you would prefer to complete paper questionnaires at the centre during the assessment, let the assessment team know in advance so copies can be prepared.

Should I explain the results to my child?

Yes. Use language appropriate to your child’s age and understanding. Sprout can provide resources to help parents explain findings and diagnoses.

For older students, a separate feedback session can be arranged to explain the results and answer their questions. This is available at an additional fee.

How long is the assessment report valid?

The September booklet describes a three-year report period and recommends reassessment at least every three years so that findings continue to reflect the child’s development and needs. In some cases, a brief update may be sufficient.

If the report is needed for a particular school or examination application, check that organisation’s documentation and recency requirements before relying on an existing report.

How is school observation arranged?

When observation is needed, the psychologist coordinates directly with teachers to arrange an appropriate time in the classroom and playground. Parents are told the planned date. If your child is unwell or absent, notify the team so it can reschedule with the school.

The booklet asks parents not to tell the child in advance that they are the focus of the observation, to help preserve typical behaviour. Please agree an age-appropriate approach with the psychologist. The Traditional Chinese booklet notes that observation may not be used for older students when self-consciousness could affect its usefulness.

How can a comprehensive assessment help at home and school?

An assessment brings together cognitive, academic, emotional, social and behavioural information to understand the reasons behind difficulties and identify strengths. It can help adults move from general concerns about motivation or behaviour to more specific support strategies.

The psychologist combines test findings, parent input, teacher discussion and classroom observation where appropriate. Recommendations can support classroom practice, learning, emotional needs and closer parent–teacher collaboration.

Which school communities does Sprout support?

The September booklet includes a section showing schools attended by students in Hong Kong, Macau and Shenzhen. See the downloadable booklet for the original school display. A student’s attendance at a school does not imply that the school endorses Sprout or guarantees acceptance of a report.

Speak with Sprout in Motion in Hong Kong

Sprout in Motion is a Hong Kong-based multidisciplinary child development centre founded by Dr. Minna Chau. Our psychological assessment, counselling, parent consultation and school support services help families understand a child’s needs and plan appropriate next steps.

Child testing for this assessment takes place at our Wong Chuk Hang centre: Suite 1006, Global Trade Square, 21 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Hong Kong. We also provide services in Central; please confirm the appropriate location when enquiring.

Enquire or request a free 15-minute consultation · WhatsApp +852 6022 9088 · enquiries@sprout.hk. Wong Chuk Hang telephone: +852 2563 4800.

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