Learning Difficulties

We assess Cognition, or intellectual ability using the gold standard Wechsler scales. For very young children the Standford-Binet (Early), for older children the WISC- V, and for Adults the WAIS- IV. These tests look at verbal and non-verbal skills, problem solving, speed of processing, and working memory.

Stephen has extensive experience conducting decision-making capacity assessments and preparing reports for Medical decision’s and Guardianship Tribunals.
He offer’s independent, evidence-based decision-making capacity assessments for civil matters, informed by current ethical standards and contemporary training. Assessments focus on functional capacity, clear clinical reasoning, and practical reporting suitable for medical and tribunal contexts.

Cognition.

Attentional Skills and Specific Learning Difficulties, and other DSM -V Disorder

We test for Specific Learning Disorders and Attentional Disorders:

  • Auditory Attention Disorders.

  • Attention Span Disorders.

  • Working Memory Disorders.

  • Memory and Learning Disorders.

  • Disorder of Oral Expression including Verbal Fluency.

  • Disorders of Receptive Language.

  • Dyslexia.

  • Dyscalculia.

  • Dysgraphia.

  • Developmental Dysphasia/Specific Language Impairment.

  • ADHD.

  • A Disorder of Volition.

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Psychological Disorders with childhood and later onset.