by GenesisAdmin | Apr 14, 2013 | Assessments, Barriers to Learning, Parent guidance |
It’s seems completely contradictory for a child to be intellectually gifted and have a learning difficulty at the same time, right? Yet, experts estimate that about 2% – 5% of gifted children have learning difficulties. Gifted children with learning...
by GenesisAdmin | Mar 11, 2013 | Assessments, Barriers to Learning, Education |
A recent psycho-educational assessment is often required when making an application for an IEB Accommodation / Concession. However the decision as to whether an accommodation will be granted lies with the IEB and its accommodations panel NOT with the practitioner who...
by GenesisAdmin | Jun 20, 2012 | Assessments, Barriers to Learning, Early Childhood Development, Education, Emotional Development |
I am often asked the following questions about the global assessment of functioning. (Please note that the answers below relate only to my practice – as Anel Annandale. If you would like to inquire about a global assessment with any of the other psychologists...
by GenesisAdmin | Mar 23, 2012 | ADHD, Assessments, Barriers to Learning, Education |
Are you considering applying to the IEB for accommodations or concessions for your child? Physical disabilities and Learning difficulties such as Dyslexia, ADHD, Dyscalculia, etc can act as a giant hurdle to your child achieving to their full potential. If your child...
by GenesisAdmin | Mar 15, 2012 | Assessments, Barriers to Learning, Education |
Has your child’s teacher suggested that they need a psycho-educational assessment? This often comes as a rather nasty surprise to most parents. It’s what economists call a grudge purchase. Not something you get because you really want it but because you...
by GenesisAdmin | Feb 2, 2012 | Assessments, Barriers to Learning, Behavioural Difficulties, Early Childhood Development, Education, Emotional Development, Social Development |
School readiness depends as much on emotional maturity as it does on scholastic ability. In order to be deemed cognitively school ready, children need to achieve a test age of 6 years 3 months on school readiness assessments. Yet, I have assessed many children who...