Sydney Child Assessment and Testing Service (SCATS)
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Providing comprehensive IQ testing and academic assessments for children.
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Why have my child assessed?
Testing for giftedness and gifted program admission.
Many parents have their child tested to assess for giftedness or gifted program admissions. Some parents notice qualities of giftedness in their child and want to have these explored further (qualities such as excellent problem solving, abstract reasoning, curiosity, vivid imagination and sensitivity). It is helpful to identify giftedness as soon as possible so that a child's environment can be adapted successfully to best fit their ability.
Testing for problems in the school and/or home setting.
Some parents may have noticed their child exhibiting academic or personal problems at home or at school. A bored, gifted child may be showing their frustration by being disruptive in school, refusing to do homework, or displaying anxiety and/or negative moods. Similarly, children with learning difficulties often show their frustration through disruptive behaviour and/or negative moods.
Testing for learning difficulties or delays
Often parents have their child assessed if they suspect their child may have learning difficulties. Their child may be struggling in a certain academic area, such as reading or writing, or may be performing significantly below their peers. Learning difficulties or boredom in the classroom can often manifest itself in disruptive or negative behaviour.
Testing for enhanced understanding of a child's learning style.
Often parents simply want to understand more about their child's abilities - their strengths and weaknesses, and preferred learning styles (e.g., visual-spatial versus verbal learners).
Testing for giftedness and gifted program admission.
Many parents have their child tested to assess for giftedness or gifted program admissions. Some parents notice qualities of giftedness in their child and want to have these explored further (qualities such as excellent problem solving, abstract reasoning, curiosity, vivid imagination and sensitivity). It is helpful to identify giftedness as soon as possible so that a child's environment can be adapted successfully to best fit their ability.
Testing for problems in the school and/or home setting.
Some parents may have noticed their child exhibiting academic or personal problems at home or at school. A bored, gifted child may be showing their frustration by being disruptive in school, refusing to do homework, or displaying anxiety and/or negative moods. Similarly, children with learning difficulties often show their frustration through disruptive behaviour and/or negative moods.
Testing for learning difficulties or delays
Often parents have their child assessed if they suspect their child may have learning difficulties. Their child may be struggling in a certain academic area, such as reading or writing, or may be performing significantly below their peers. Learning difficulties or boredom in the classroom can often manifest itself in disruptive or negative behaviour.
Testing for enhanced understanding of a child's learning style.
Often parents simply want to understand more about their child's abilities - their strengths and weaknesses, and preferred learning styles (e.g., visual-spatial versus verbal learners).
He is much happier at school these days...
My 7 year old son was becoming very bored at school and his motivation to attend class was deteriorating. I had met with his teacher several times to discuss this and whether he could have access to a reading group in the year ahead of him - but to no avail! Following testing I presented the SCATS report to his teacher and she agreed to have him join the advanced groups. He is much happier at school these days to our relief.
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