Child Psychological Assessment: Evaluating Learning Difficulties

When children struggle in school, educators and anxious parents often seek answers through a psychological evaluation. As a practitioner, conducting a thorough, empathetic, and accurate assessment is essential to guide these families toward the right support. This text-only course equips you with the foundational knowledge to design, execute, and write comprehensive psychological assessments for children experiencing learning difficulties. You will learn to transition from initial school referrals to structured diagnostic insights with confidence. What you will learn: Understand the foundational principles and ethical guidelines of child psychological assessment; Analyze common school referral complaints and translate them into clear evaluation goals; Select and apply appropriate qualitative and quantitative assessment tools for cognitive and behavioral evaluation; Integrate modern, neurodiversity-affirming frameworks to ensure respectful and accurate diagnoses; Synthesize assessment data into professional, actionable psychological reports for parents and schools; Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including educators, speech therapists, and pediatricians. The course begins with core definitions and ethical foundations before guiding you through clinical interviewing techniques, observation strategies, and report-drafting methodologies. Through written case scenarios and structured reading modules, you will develop a practical roadmap for clinical practice. This program is designed for psychology students, newly graduated psychologists, and educational counselors looking to build a structured approach to child evaluations, with no prior assessment experience required. Start building your clinical confidence and learn how to conduct meaningful child assessments today.