Max Well Mindset
Psycho-Educational Diagnostic Assessments and support for Specific Learning difficulties in educational and academic functioning
SERVICES
Psycho-Educational Diagnostic Assessments
A Psych-Ed report is designed to answer these types of questions:
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Does the student have a learning disabilty, develpmental disability or attentional problems?
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What are the student's academic and cognitive abilities, strengths and weaknessess?
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What is a Psycho-Educational Assessment?
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Why do a Psych-Ed Report?
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Definition of a Specific Learning Difficulty
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Components of Psycho-Educational Reports
Possible Outcomes of a Psycho-Educational Assessment
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No diagnosis:
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The student's areas of strength and challenge, indicated by the assessment will be contained in the report. Further investigation outside of the expertise of the Assessor may need to be expoored.​
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A Psychological Diagnosis such as:​
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Learning Disability​
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Developmental Disability
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Recommendations for an Individualized Education Plan​
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The report may make recommendations on appropriate goals, services,​ accommodations and modfications
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MwM Core Values and Philosophy
About me
Mindset
As an eternal optimist, the values I bring with me to work are:
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Persistence
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Perseverance
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Patience
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Abundant positive energy
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Creativity and flexibility
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Resilience
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Empathy
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An interest in hearing someone's story
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Courage
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Leadership
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Knowledge
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Experience
Mindset is defined as the attitudes and habits that a person has. Mindset is often based on the previous experiences of the person. It will impact how a person thinks about situations and will influence how the person responds to the situation. Why is this important?
My favourite mottos are: -"Leave no child behind"​ -"If I can't learn the way you teach, will you please teach me the way I learn?" -"It takes a village to raise a child." These three mottos embody how I feel about teaching and learning.  It inspires me that I learn so much from the students that I teach.  We are all forever learning. I was born in England and move to Canada when I was a child.  I lived in West Africa from age 7 to 11 and moved back to Canada afterwards.  Growing up as I did, I can appreciate the challenges and the benefits that a third-culture individual experiences.  My initial career path was in Architecture.  After many gratifying years in that field and the birth of my two lovely daughters, I decided to get my teaching degree.  I taught in Canada, Australia and Africa and moved to The Netherlands.  I worked at The Lighthouse Special Education School for 5 years as head teacher for the older students. The Lighthouse provides a safe and structured learning environment for children with complex special educational needs who are restricted in attending mainstream schools.  As part of the Haagse Schoolvereeninging (HSV), it is the only International Primary School in The Netherlands to offer Special Education in English.  My students had a range of special educational needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  After The Lighthouse, I moved to The International School of The Hague (ISH) as a Learning Support Specialist in the Secondary School.  During this time I also attained a Master’s Degree in Education, Inclusion and Special Educational Needs.  The focus of my studies was on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as Languages, Literacies and Dyslexia.  I am an Associate Member of The British Dyslexia Association.  At the ISH, I work with students with Specific Learning Difficulties and Challenges.  This includes but is not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder, (ASD), Selective Mutism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Anxiety.  I work with students on a 1:1 basis, in small groups and also within the classroom.  I am quite passionate about supporting students in their learning.  The support involves having collaboration with the students' parents, teachers, external support personnel and the school's leadership teams.  Being a learning support specialist is challenging and incredibly gratifying.
Learning Strengths and Challenges​
A Psycho-Educational Assessment looks at your strengths and challenges to better determine how you learn.
Let's talk about this.
Tools and Support
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To fix a puncture in your bicycle tire,
you need the correct tools.
To tune a piano,
you need the correct tools.
To tackle academic tasks,
you need the correct tools.
Planning & Organizational Skills
Writing Skills
Mathematics Skills
Executive Functioning Skills
A Psycho-Educational Assessment looks at what tools you may need to support academic success.
Let's talk about this.
The Process
The consultation and/or Support Process generally proceeds as such:
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You can contact Max Well Mindset via e-mail at gmaxwell.mindset@gmail.com.
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You will be contacted to briefly discuss your questions and needs and how Max Well Mindset can offer appropriate services.
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If services are agreed upon, an intake meeting will be planned with you.
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The intake meeting will be an opportunity for us to get to know about each other, the current situation of the student, what the challenges are and what type of support Max Well Mindset can provide.
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Fees and the planned support will be discussed.
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We will review what further steps in the process will be followed.
Contact Max Well Mindset
Call with Gina at MwM
Intake Meeting Booking
CONTACT - The Hague
Let’s Work Together
Max Well Mindset
Gina Maxwell-Fraser, M.Ed., BArchSc., Associate Membership of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA)
