Assessment

Specialist assessment, focused on the child.

Limitless Psychology offers a range of educational psychology assessments to help families and schools understand a child or young person's profile, strengths, and needs.

Our approach

Thorough, collaborative, and grounded in evidence.

Every assessment is built around the child, their family, and the people who know them best. We use validated tools, structured observation, and conversation to develop a careful, individualised picture of need.

How assessment works at Limitless Psychology.

We begin with a conversation to understand the questions you are hoping to answer. From there, we recommend the assessment or combination of assessments most likely to be helpful.

All assessments are completed by Dr Lucy Cowper or Dr Joe White, both Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered educational psychologists. You receive a clear written report with formulation, findings, and practical recommendations to support the child at home and at school.

Some assessments can be completed remotely; others involve in-person elements. We will always be transparent about what is involved before any assessment begins.

Types of assessment

The assessments we offer.

Each assessment is selected and shaped around what you and the child need to understand. The list below outlines the services we currently provide.

Cognitive

Cognitive assessment

A detailed look at intellectual functioning, including verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, working memory, and processing speed. Useful for understanding learning strengths, identifying areas of difficulty, and informing tailored support at school. Can be completed remotely.

Literacy and numeracy

Dyslexia and dyscalculia assessment

A specialist assessment of literacy and numeracy skills to identify specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia and dyscalculia. Provides a clear diagnostic picture, supports access arrangements, and informs targeted intervention at home and school.

Specialist tool

AIM3 assessment

A specialist assessment used when there are concerns about harmful sexual behaviour. Often undertaken within safeguarding, legal, and forensic contexts, AIM3 helps develop a comprehensive understanding of a child’s strengths, needs, vulnerabilities, and risk factors. Findings can inform safeguarding decisions, intervention planning, and wider assessments.

Neurodevelopmental

Neurodevelopmental screening

A structured screening process for autism and ADHD. We use validated questionnaires, clinical interview, and observation to explore whether a child or young person's profile may be consistent with autism, ADHD, or both. Helpful as a first step before a full diagnostic assessment, or as part of one of our diagnostic pathways.

Who can commission

Who can commission an assessment?

Assessments at Limitless Psychology can be requested by parents or carers, schools, or individual clients. We will always be transparent about what is involved before any assessment begins.

Family

Parents or carers

Parents and carers can request an assessment directly. We listen carefully to your concerns and provide a written report with practical recommendations for home and school.

Education

Schools

Schools can commission an assessment to support understanding of a pupil's profile, inform provision planning, or contribute to evidence-informed next steps.

Other

Individual clients

Individuals, including older young people or adults self-referring for clarity around their own profile, are welcome to request an assessment.

Not sure which assessment fits?

Get in touch and we will help you choose the assessment, or combination of assessments, most likely to answer your questions.