Developmental Assessment (Below 6 Years Old)

Developmental assessment for children under six evaluates cognitive, motor, language, and social-emotional skills. Utilizing standardized tools, this assessment identifies developmental milestones, potential delays, and strengths, guiding early intervention strategies. The findings inform parents and educators, facilitating tailored support to foster optimal growth and development during critical early years.

Education Psychologist Ms Winkie with a 3 years old girl conducting developmental assessment with counting red, green and yellow blocks.

Assessment Tools

Depending on the child’s age and language skills, our psychologist administers standardized assessment tools to assess kids for developmental assessment includes but not limited to:

  • Stanford Binet Intelligence Test
  • ⁠Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence
  • Bracken School Readiness Scales – Receptive, Autismtion Scales -2
  • Hong Kong Comprehensive Assessment Scales for Preschool Children.

Purpose of a Developmental Assessment

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    Understand Developmental Trajectories:

    Gain a holistic understanding of a child’s growth across multiple domains, recognizing both strengths and areas where support may be beneficial.

  • Evaluate Strengths and Weaknesses:

    Assess the child’s capabilities across various domains.

  • Assessing Learning Challenges:

    The WPPSI (Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence) assesses cognitive abilities in children aged 2.5 to 7.25 years by using subtests to measure Verbal and Performance IQ, as well as processing speed.

  • Create Personalized Plans:

    Develop strategies to support the child’s needs in daily learning and interactions, fostering long-term development.

  • Monitor Progress:

    Monitor developmental changes over time to evaluate intervention effectiveness and refine support as needed.

Areas of Development Assessed

Developmental assessments typically focus on several key areas:

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    Cognitive Development

    Evaluates thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and memory.

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    Communication Development

    Assesses language comprehension and usage.

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    Social-Emotional Development

    Examines interactions with others and emotional regulation.

  • Motor Development

     Looks at physical skills, including gross and fine motor abilities.

When Should a Child Have a Developmental Assessment?

All children should undergo developmental screenings during their 9, 18, and 24-month well-child checkups. If a child does not pass these screenings, a more comprehensive developmental assessment may be warranted. Additional circumstances that may necessitate an assessment include:

By prioritizing developmental assessments, parents and educators can work together to ensure that children receive the support they need to thrive.

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Service Fee

Assessment Service Includes

HK$20,000

  • 1-hour parent interview
  • 2-hours standardized tests for cognitive ability, verbal and language skills, problem solving, attention and memory, visual spatial ability, fine and gross motor skills, adaptive skills.
  • 1-2 weeks report writing
  • 1-hour parent feedback meeting
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