Diagnostic Assessments

Bridge takes higher priority in providing early learning support and intervention than getting “labels for life” prescribed by Psychological Assessments (PA). Instead of wasted learning time and lack of support prior to and after PA, we provide diagnostic and ability-driven learning for learners whether there is a “label” or not.

At Bridge, Diagnostic Assessments (DA) are reliable tools used to identify a child’s strengths and weaknesses that affect learning and performance (without the stigma of Psychological Assessment), target the learning areas in need and monitor the progress and development. Some areas of learning skills will be assessed more in-depth, dependent on the child’s needs.

DA is the time whereby an individual child attempts a series of stress-free and enjoyable activities and games with Bridge Specialist. The child will be assessed on his/her range of learning skills and developmental levels such as reading age, comprehension age, spelling age, receptive and expressive language, auditory and visual memory, fine and gross motor skills, attention span, maturity of social skills, spatial and numeracy concepts.

The DA is followed by immediate consultation with the Bridge Specialist to provide feedback and recommendation(s) to parents on the observations made and scores obtained. Every child will have an Individualised Developmental and Progress Profiling (IDPP) at Bridge.

DA is likening to a trip to the doctor for a health check-up and receiving immediate help if required. It is like what Chinese proverbs describe, “Effective remedy happens when we examine the root of the problem and act accordingly”.

Psychological Assessments are necessary in some situations. However, these are not recommended for everybody because they are costly and usually warrant long waiting time. We do referrals for PA only when parents need psychological diagnosis for various valid reasons.