What happens in a Matrix Assessment session?
We work in a large room with a number of "stations" round the room. Each professional has all the materials and equipment they need to look at a particular aspect of your child's functioning. Before we start we will plan your child's route round the various activities.
In taking your child through an Matrix Assessment we will look at their reading and spelling skills since difficulties in these areas are often the trigger for concerns. However, we will also look at many other areas including:
Over a session of about three hours your child will visit a number of different professionals, each of whom will record your child’s performance on their set of activities, making observations of how they approached the tasks given as well as assessing performance against that of others of their age.
By assessing your child in this way, we will quickly build up a picture of your child from which we will be able to identify the root cause of any learning difficulties your child may be experiencing and establish your child’s learning style.
Even though the sessions have a serious purpose they will be carried out within a relaxed atmosphere and hopefully will be rewarding and good fun for your child.
Because we want these sessions to be relaxed and friendly we ask that at least one parent stays at the venue throughout the session. We will provide simple refreshments, usually in a room where parents can meet together and be available to their children. When appropriate parents may be able to observe the assessment. You will be asked to speak with one or more of the professionals so you can contribute through your knowledge of your child.
Please carefully read all the information here on Confidentiality and Privacy since we expect you to respect and support everyone who is present at a Matrix Assessment.
Call us today to book a Matrix Assessment: 0844 357 8307