Discovering the Full Picture of Your Child’s Development
🧭 Why Start with an Evaluation?
Before any therapy can be meaningful, we need to understand your child — not just their challenges, but their strengths, preferences, and pace.
At Panasséa, our Evaluation & Assessment process is the first, essential step in designing the most effective support plan for your child. It’s not just about testing — it’s about listening, observing, and unlocking insight.
🔍 What We Look At
We assess a wide range of developmental and functional areas, depending on your concerns and your child’s age. Some common areas include:
| Domain | What We Assess |
|---|---|
| Motor Development | Fine & gross motor skills, strength, coordination |
| Cognition | Memory, attention, problem-solving, executive functioning |
| Sensory Processing | Responses to sounds, touch, movement, etc. |
| Language & Communication | Expressive and receptive abilities (when needed) |
| Emotional & Behavioral | Regulation, flexibility, frustration tolerance |
| Social Engagement | Play, interaction, adaptability |
| Feeding & Oral-Motor Skills | Chewing, swallowing, sensory preferences |
Each child is unique. Your assessment will be personalized to your family’s concerns and goals.
🛠️ Tools We Use
We draw from a wide toolkit of standardized and observational assessments, including:
- Sensory Profile
- Beery VMI
- DTVP-3
- DASH
- DCDQ
- Clinical observations during play
- Parent/caregiver interviews and questionnaires
🧡 How We Work With You
We don’t just hand you a report — we walk with you every step of the way.
- Pre-assessment conversation
We begin by understanding your concerns and what questions you hope the assessment will answer. - In-person evaluation
One or two sessions with your child, using playful, structured activities designed to reveal strengths and challenges. - Feedback session
We meet with you to discuss the results, explain the findings in simple language, and explore next steps together. - Written report
You’ll receive a full report that can be shared with schools, therapists, or other professionals, if needed.
✨ What Happens After?
Your child’s assessment forms the foundation for everything that follows. Based on the results, we may recommend:
- Starting a specific therapy (e.g. occupational, speech, or feeding therapy)
- Home strategies for everyday routines
- Monitoring development over time
- Referrals for further evaluation (if needed)
We’ll help you build a roadmap that’s realistic, compassionate, and focused on your child’s growth.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my child needs an evaluation?
If your child is facing challenges with movement, attention, behavior, school tasks, or daily routines — an evaluation can provide clarity.
What age range do you assess?
We assess children from infancy to adolescence. The tools and process are adapted to the child’s age.
Will my child be “diagnosed”?
Our evaluations are developmental and functional. While we may identify traits consistent with certain diagnoses, formal medical diagnoses are usually given in collaboration with or by licensed clinical psychologists or physicians.
Can I bring school or medical reports?
Yes! Any previous evaluations, IEPs, or reports can provide helpful context.
🌱 Let’s Begin with Understanding
Every journey at Panasséa begins with knowing your child — deeply, kindly, and holistically.
Whether you’re concerned about delays, seeking answers, or looking to personalize your child’s therapy — our evaluation process is your first step forward.
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