Child Psychological Assessments in Singapore
Understand how your child learns, feels, and copes, so you can get the right support with clarity and confidence.
If someone has suggested that your child may benefit from a psychological assessment, it is normal to feel worried, uncertain, or overwhelmed. Many parents come to us with questions, and without clear answers yet.
A psychological assessment is not a test your child can pass or fail. It is a structured way of understanding how your child thinks, learns, feels, behaves, and experiences the world. The goal is to build a clearer picture of your child’s strengths and needs, so the right support can be put in place at home, in school, and beyond.
Our team supports children who may need assessment for autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, school admissions, and other developmental, emotional, or behavioural concerns.
Speak with our team about the right assessment for your child.
When a Psychological Assessment Might Help
Your child is struggling in school despite support
You have concerns about attention, behaviour, emotions, or social communication
A teacher has recommended further evaluation
You need documentation for school support, admissions, or intervention planning
You want clearer answers about your child’s strengths and needs
What is a Child Psychological Assessment?
A child psychological assessment is a structured process used to understand your child’s development, thinking skills, learning profile, attention, behaviour, emotions, and everyday functioning.
Depending on the reason for referral, the assessment may explore areas such as:
cognitive and intellectual functioning
attention and executive functioning
learning difficulties
social communication
emotional and behavioural regulation
adaptive or school-related functioning
The aim is not to reduce your child to a label. It is to help you better understand how your child is functioning, what their strengths are, where they may need support, and what practical next steps would help.
Common Reasons Families Seek an Assessment
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For children (ages 2.5+) with possible differences in social communication, play, flexibility, sensory processing, or behavioural patterns.
For more info, read here.
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For children (ages 6-15) who may be experiencing persistent difficulties with attention, impulsivity, activity levels, executive functioning, or self-regulation.
For more info, read here.
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For Primary/Secondary School children who may be struggling with reading, writing, spelling, comprehension, mathematics, or academic progress despite effort and support.
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For families who require reports for Singapore Ability Scales (SAS) admissions (to Pathlight, St. Andrew’s Mission School or ACS Academy), SPED school applications, or school-based support planning.
Assessments may qualify for Baby Bonus usage. Speak to us to find out more.
What the Assessment Process Usually Involves
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We meet with parent(s) to understand your child’s background, development, concerns, and current functioning.
Our clinician will provide recommendations on the assessment(s) needed.
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Your child attends one or more sessions with a psychologist. This could take up to 3 days with each day of assessment lasting 1.5 - 3 hours.
The assessment(s) may include puzzles, memory tasks, language-based activities, observation, and structured tools depending on the referral question.
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Once assessment(s) is/are completed, you will receive a detailed report with findings, recommendations, and next steps in 14 business days (excluding Public Holidays, eve of Public Holidays, Saturdays, Sun) and subjected to clinician availability.
We then walk you through the results in a 1-hour feedback session so you know what they mean in real life.
What Parents Will Receive
At the end of the assessment process, you will receive:
a clearer understanding of your child’s strengths and challenges
a written psychological report
practical recommendations for home, school, and therapy
diagnostic clarification where relevant
guidance on next steps for support or intervention
documentation for schools or applications where appropriate
For many families, the report matters not because of the scores alone, but because it gives them a practical roadmap for what to do next.
We are Baby Bonus approved!
Baby Bonus funds may be used for eligible Early Intervention-related assessments. Eligibility can vary depending on the nature of the service, so we encourage you to speak with our reception team to clarify what applies in your child’s case.
A Note for Parents
Seeking an assessment for your child can feel intimidating. It often means sitting with uncertainty and facing questions you may have been hoping would resolve on their own.
But many parents say the same thing after the process: understanding is easier to work with than uncertainty.
When you understand your child more clearly, you are in a much better position to advocate for them, support them, and make decisions with confidence. Seeking answers is not overreacting. It is a meaningful step towards giving your child the support they need.
Frequently Asked Questions
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An assessment may be helpful if your child is consistently struggling with learning, attention, behaviour, emotions, or social functioning, especially when these difficulties are affecting daily life, school, or relationships.
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Not always. An assessment is the process of gathering information and understanding your child’s profile. In some cases, that process may lead to a diagnosis. In other cases, it may clarify strengths, vulnerabilities, and support needs without a formal diagnosis.
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Assessments are structured, but they are usually designed to be child-friendly and paced appropriately. Depending on the tools used, your child may be asked to complete tasks, puzzles, games, questionnaires, or conversations with the psychologist.
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It depends on the referral question and the type of assessment required. In general, there is a clinical interview, one or more assessment sessions, followed by a report and feedback session.
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You will attend a feedback session where the psychologist explains the findings and recommendations. These recommendations can help guide support at home, school accommodations, intervention planning, or referrals where needed.
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In many cases, yes. Depending on the referral, the report may support school applications, documentation requests, or discussions around accommodations and support.
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Some Early Intervention-related assessments may be eligible. Our reception team can advise on preliminary eligibility.
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