Nomonde Nene - Educational Psychologist

10/08/2025

27/07/2025

What is Intellectual Disability?
Intellectual Disability (ID) means a child has significant difficulty with thinking, learning, problem-solving, and doing everyday tasks like speaking, self-care, or interacting with others. These challenges begin in childhood and are long-lasting.

Levels of Intellectual Disability
Mild: The child learns more slowly than others but can manage daily tasks with some support.
Moderate: The child needs regular support in school and everyday life but can learn basic skills over time.
Severe: The child needs a lot of help with communication, daily routines, and learning.
Profound: The child has very limited abilities and needs full-time care and supervision.
Why Early Assessment Matters
✅ Early support makes a big difference
The sooner a child is assessed, the sooner they can get the help they need to learn, grow, and thrive.

✅ Improves development
Therapies such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy can start early and support the child’s development.

✅ Helps parents plan better
Assessment helps parents understand their child’s needs and make informed decisions about schooling, home routines, and long-term care.

✅ Supports personalised learning
Early diagnosis helps teachers and professionals create a support plan tailored to the child’s specific strengths and challenges.

🧠 Early assessment = Early help = Brighter future

If you're concerned about your child's development — act early. Help is available, and early intervention can make a lasting impact.

26/07/2025

📘 What is a Psychoeducational Assessment?

A psychoeducational assessment is a detailed evaluation that looks at how a child learns, thinks, remembers, and behaves. It helps understand their academic abilities, emotional functioning, and overall development.

It includes:
Cognitive Assessment (IQ, memory, attention)
Academic skills (reading, writing, maths)
Language and communication
Emotional, social, and behavioural observations

👉 The goal is to identify learning difficulties or developmental delays and guide the best support, interventions, or school placement.

✅ Early assessment = better support = brighter future!