Type of service: Educational Psychologists (independent)

Independent Educational Psychology service offering consultation, assessment and training. Assessments for tribunals, educational legislation and adults are also undertaken. Referrals are accepted from schools, parents, medical services and other sources. Assessments include consultation with parents and schools; diagnostic assessment based on observation, data gathering and use of clinical tools. Assessments are tailored to the objective of the referral. Patsy Kershaw can provide independent expert reports and is prepared to make home visits or visit a client's nursery, school or college. She has worked on many cases for people with autism or Asperger syndrome and belongs to the following professional bodies: AEP (Association of Educational Psychologists), HPC (Health Professionals Council) BPS (British Psychological Society) and ACAMH (Association of Child & Adolescent Mental Health.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child

Covers: South East, South West

Specialisms: Generic, Staff and volunteers get autism awareness training

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability