Parent Resource – Getting Ready for Your Child’s Assessment

Preparing for an assessment can feel uncertain for many families. This resource has been designed to gently guide parents through the process, helping them understand what to expect and how to best support their child.

It provides practical suggestions to reduce stress, support regulation, and ensure your child arrives feeling as comfortable and ready as possible.

This resource supports parents to:

• Understand what an assessment may involve
• Prepare their child in a calm and reassuring way
• Know what to bring and what to expect on the day
• Support their child’s comfort, regulation, and confidence
• Feel more prepared and less overwhelmed

Who this resource is for

• Parents and caregivers of children attending a learning or developmental assessment
• Families who want to feel more prepared and informed
• Clinicians who wish to provide clear, supportive guidance to families

Designed for clinical use

This handout is designed to be shared directly with families following assessment, supporting clear and compassionate communication.

It can be used to:

• Reinforce feedback discussions
• Provide a reference point for parents after assessment
• Support consistency in messaging across clinicians

Editable and rebrandable

This resource is provided in an editable format, allowing you to:

• Add your clinic or service logo
• Align the document with your professional branding
• Provide a consistent and polished experience for families

This resource may be shared with families within your practice.

Licence and use

This resource may be:

• Reprinted, shared, and rebranded within your practice

Please acknowledge Flourish Assessment & Consultancy as the original source.

This resource may not be redistributed, resold, or shared outside of your organisation.

Developed by Flourish Assessment & Consultancy to support clear, compassionate, and practical communication with families.