Depending on your child’s age, it might help for them to think about some of the things that are currently feeling tricky about home or school life, that have led up to this assessment. We want to hear their story, from their perspective. It can help to write things down ahead of time so that your child can get their thoughts in order, and have some context prepared for their clinician when asked about their experiences, so they don't feel on the spot.
The assessment itself will hopefully feel like a conversation as opposed to an interview. The assessing clinician may ask your child to complete some activities or games with them, or they may just sit and talk together. It is not a test and should not feel like one.
If your young person requires breaks or to move about, then please be reassured that this is perfectly fine, and we welcome any needed movement. We also really like it when children bring their favourite toys or items of interest to show us.
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