Aspire Assessments

We offer:

Screening appointments

Trauma and Attachment informed Assessments.

Post assessment/post diagnostic support and interventions for schools and families.

Aspire recognise the importance of holistic assessment to understand and meet the needs of children.

Aspire is led by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years CAMHS experience, supported by an ADOS trained Clinical Nurse Specialist, with 30 years + CAMHS experience. We wrote the Attachment, Mental Health and Complex Care pathways and protocols for NHS services, and we are particularly skilled at disentangling neuro-developmental issues from those rooted in emotional distress and trauma.

Dr Ivings is particularly skilled in assessing and treating OCD, PTSD, Self-harm and suicidality across all ages. She also wrote and implemented the Greater Manchester Pathway for Adolescents in Crisis.

We do many assessments for After Adoption Services, and are now expanding our offer to any families seeking to better understand the strengths and needs of their children.

Our Assessments are

Holistic
NICE compliant
Comprehensive

They include interviews with parents, observations across a range of settings, psychometric measures, a sensory assessment, engagement with the children directly, and use of clinical tools.

Our assessments will result in a detailed report, with clear formualtion and recommendations.

We feedback the reports in detail, and can offer on-going support on request.