The intake interview is the first interview in which the child’s parents explain their request for help. This conversation lasts a maximum of 75 minutes. Only the parents come at the first interview. The conversation with the child will take place later.

Requirements for the intake:

• If you have an SVB insurance policy, you must ask your doctor to send a referral letter via the “zorgportaal”.
• If you have private insurance, you must request a referral letter from your doctor and obtain a guarantee letter from your insurer.
• If you don’t have an insurance, you can pay cash. For more info of rate, look at the costs.

This part follows after the intake interview. 

What does a psychodiagnostic examination look like?
In the first interview, the psychologist conducting the examination will explain to the child what the examination will look like. Depending on the request for help, it is determined which tests are required. Usually an investigation consists of one or more interviews, a school visit, the taking of questionnaires and the execution of practical tests, writing or storytelling assignments. 

Active input of  he child is of great importance for the research. Sometimes the researcher will ask you to ask someone who knows your child, for additional information. 

The results of the examination and the recommendations are discussed with the
parents and processed in a report. In the report you can find the recommendations
for the school and home. This will be sent by email. Some of the children’s need to
start therapy at Psychologie Praktijk Rosâne Faries and others are referred to
another psychologists or to other professionals as part of their treatment plan.

It is always about answering a specific question. For example, you can think of:

• Is there a learning disorder such as dyslexia or dyscalculia?
• Is there an attention deficit with hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
• What is someone’s level of intelligence? What are the strengths and
  weaknesses?
• Your child has a language development delay?
• Are there indications of autism?
• Are there memory disorders?
• Is there fear of failure?
• What are the personality and career areas that would best suit to you child
• Does you child have an anger issues, depression, anxiety or other emotional problems. What are the causes of the emotional problems?
• Does the child have a post traumatic stress disorder?