EDUCATIONAL
PSYCHOLOGIST
Opvoedkundige Sielkundige
About
Donna Du Plooy
Donna du Plooy is a registered Educational Psychologist based in Stellenbosch, South Africa. She is passionate about working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. As an Educational Psychologist, Donna provides psychological services aimed at supporting the wellbeing of children and their families, both within the classroom and outside of it. She offers an extensive range of psychometric assessment options, aimed at optimizing children's learning processes and holistic wellbeing, as well as parent consultations and guidance, school consultations and therapeutic support.
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A psycho-educational assessment identifies areas of strength and weakness in a child's learning profile and provides a deeper understanding of their educational abilities and possible support needs.
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School readiness assessments are administered to Grade R pupils in order to provide parents with additional information regarding their child's readiness for Grade 1.
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Subject choice assessments are usually administered to Grade 9 pupils who are required to make subject choice decisions for their Grade 10 year.
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Concession/Accommodation assessments are administered to school children and tertiary students who might require accommodations/concessions (eg extra writing time, a reader, separate venue, etc) for their examinations.
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Career choice assessments provide older pupils and young adults with detailed information regarding their personal profiles in order to assist them in making appropriate study and career choices for themselves.
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Therapy is aimed at supporting young children and adolescents to address the emotional and personal stressors which may be impacting on their well-being in some way.