Piwakawaka Psychology:
Mobile Educational Psychology Service
​​​​As an educational psychologist, I provide comprehensive evaluations designed to identify strengths and areas for improvement in learning. My assessments include a classroom observation, input from teachers and parents, and cognitive and academic learning assessments, all tailored to meet each client's unique needs. Further assessment may be required to understand social-emotional factors, attention, sensory, executive functioning or past trauma that may be impacting on learning.
With a detailed report and personalised recommendations, I work with you to develop effective strategies to support educational outcomes, all in the comfort of your preferred environment.
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Formal assessments administered individually using an iPad are:​
Cognitive Assessment Only
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Parent Consult & Questionnaire
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Teacher Questionnaire
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Classroom Observation
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1 Assessment Session
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Comprehensive Report
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Feedback session with family and school
$800 (GST incl)
Assessment for Specific Learning Disorders
(Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia) or Giftedness
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Parent Consult & Questionnaire
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Teacher Questionnaire
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Classroom Observation
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2-3 Assessment Sessions
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Comprehensive Report
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Feedback session with family and school
$1200 (GST incl)
Assessment for Specific Learning Disorders and other factors impacting learning
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Parent Consult
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Teacher Questionnaire
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Classroom Observation
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2-3 Assessment Sessions
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More in-depth assessment of other areas that could be impacting learning such as social-emotional, sensory, possible trauma, executive functioning
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Comprehensive Report
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Feedback session with family and school
$1500 (GST incl) Could be additional costs depending on assessments used.
Reach out for a free 15 minute consultation to discuss how I may be able to assist your situation.
Supports
Home, School & Individuals
Home
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School
I can offer a range of support for individual teachers, teams or whole schools through professional development to support your neurodiverse learners. Specialist area of interest: Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Reach out for a chat to determine how I can best support your Kura.
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Individuals
Individual therapy sessions for young people using approaches based on cognitive behaviour therapy or play-based therapy are offered in an environment best suited to the client.​​​
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Fees start from $120 per hour - some funding support may be available.
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Circle of Security Parenting™” is an 8-week parenting programme based on years of research about how to build a strong relationship with your children. It is designed to help you learn how to respond to your child’s needs in a way that enhances your connection with them, which often leads to changes in the child’s behaviour. Circle of Security Parenting™” helps parents give their children a feeling of security and confidence so they can explore, learn, grow, and build positive relationships - all essential skills for life-long success.
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​Learning Objectives of the programme:
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Understand your child's emotional world by learning to read their emotional needs
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Support your child's ability to successfully manage emotions
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Enhance the development of your child's self-esteem
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Honor your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure
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These courses will be run in a variety of venues in the Nelson/Tasman region. Please register your interest using the form below. I will contact you to discuss potential courses in your area.
​Current Fees:
$400 per person
$350 for a second caregiver
Payment plans and some funding may be available - please indicate if you require funding support when you register your interest.
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Not into groups - contact Kirsty and a tailored programme can be designed to meet your needs.
Reach Out
Reach out to register your interest in a circle of security workshop or to make time for a 15 minute free consultation to discuss how my services may be able to support you.
