What is a Cognitive assessment?
What happens at the appointment?
Psychologists try to help people in many
ways. One of these ways is a cognitive
assessment.
When you arrive at Falcon House we will
answer any questions you have - it might be
a good idea to write these down on
the back of this leaflet in case you
forget.
If you are asked to do a
cognitive assessment, the
psychologist will ask you to
do some tasks.
These include making
shapes with coloured
blocks, remembering
things, and answering
questions.
If you are nervous, you can bring
someone in with you, but they can’t
help with any of the questions.
The appointment might take up
to 2 hours. If you need a break
that’s fine. Sometimes it helps
to see you over 2 or more
sessions, if you get tired or find it hard to
concentrate.
What happens next?
The psychologist will work out your
scores and invite you back to talk
about what you were good at, and if
there are any areas that you might
benefit from some extra help.
You will be given a report to take
home.
It is up to you and your family who
else gets a copy of this report, but
usually we give it to the person who
asked for the assessment, and
school—because they are the ones
who can support you.
It is not like a test in school where you can
pass or fail. It just helps us understand
where you’re at.
What do I need to do?
Some of the tasks we use have to
measure from very young children to high
school age and onwards, so it might start
off really easy but get
harder towards the end!
Have something to eat and drink before you
come, so you won’t feel too hungry while
you are here. If you wear glasses or use
hearing aids make sure you bring these so
you can see and hear instructions properly.
Contact CAMHS
Falcon House
St James Hospital
Locksway Road
Milton
Portsmouth
PO4 8LD
Tel: 02392 684700
Fax: 02392 687401
Email:[email protected]
Web: www.solentcamhs.nhs.uk
What is intelligence?
Not everyone is top of the class in school,
but that doesn't mean they aren’t good at
other things.
Research shows that there are 7
areas of intelligence:
Use this space to write down
any questions you have for
when you come to your
appointment.
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1. Musical— sensitive to sounds,
rhythm, tone and music so able
to play instruments or compose music.
2. Visual-spatial—able to judge spaces and
visualize things in your head, creative.
3. Verbal-linguistic—really good
with words and language
4. Mathematical—very logical and
able to reason with numbers and
abstract concepts
5. Bodily-kinesthetic—good control
over body motion, timing and
physical activities
6. Interpersonal—good at
interacting with other people,
aware of others’ feelings and
works well as part of a group
7. Intrapersonal—able to be self
reflective, understanding your
own strengths/weaknesses and being
able to predict your own reactions.
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Cognitive
Assessments
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Can you see an area you are good at?
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Information for
young people