Professional referral resource
A clear introduction can help a family understand why assessment is being considered while leaving room for different findings, recommendations and decisions.
Describe the question the assessment may help answer and the decision that clearer information could support. For example: “The assessment can look at the pattern of attention and learning concerns, consider possible explanations and identify useful next steps.”
Avoid telling a family that testing will confirm a diagnosis, prove that a student has a particular condition or produce a predetermined accommodation.
Previous assessment reports, relevant medical or treatment information, school records, intervention summaries and examples of current functioning may add context when they relate to the referral question. More information is not always better; BrainLab will explain what is relevant and how to provide it securely.
The findings may support the diagnosis being considered, point toward a different or overlapping explanation, identify meaningful strengths and functional needs, or leave some uncertainty. Recommendations may involve treatment, education, medical consultation, environmental support, further assessment or monitoring.
A useful assessment explains what the available evidence supports and what should happen next; it does not guarantee a diagnosis or an external organization’s decision.
Once the family is considering assessment, the Preparation Centre provides practical guidance for records, travel, virtual appointments, participation needs and what happens after testing.
Describe the question the assessment may help answer and the decision that clearer information could support. For example: “The assessment can look at the pattern of attention and learning concerns, consider possible explanations and identify useful next steps.”
Avoid telling a family that testing will confirm a diagnosis, prove that a student has a particular condition or produce a predetermined accommodation.
Previous assessment reports, relevant medical or treatment information, school records, intervention summaries and examples of current functioning may add context when they relate to the referral question. More information is not always better; BrainLab will explain what is relevant and how to provide it securely.
The findings may support the diagnosis being considered, point toward a different or overlapping explanation, identify meaningful strengths and functional needs, or leave some uncertainty. Recommendations may involve treatment, education, medical consultation, environmental support, further assessment or monitoring.
A useful assessment explains what the available evidence supports and what should happen next; it does not guarantee a diagnosis or an external organization’s decision.
Once the family is considering assessment, the Preparation Centre provides practical guidance for records, travel, virtual appointments, participation needs and what happens after testing.
