I am an educator and LDANZ-registered cognitive assessor with over 20 years of experience supporting children and young people with diverse learning needs in educational settings.
My practice is grounded in a personalised, strengths-based approach. Through comprehensive cognitive assessment, I work to identify both areas of strength and areas where a learner may need support. This information helps guide practical recommendations for home and school, with the aim of improving understanding, confidence, and progress.
Collaboration is central to my work. I work closely with parents, teachers, and other key people in a learner’s life to support inclusive and responsive learning environments. I believe that when children and young people are better understood, they are more likely to receive the support they need to experience success.
I am also committed to making assessment services more accessible for families. High-quality cognitive and educational assessments can be costly, and this can create barriers to timely support. My aim is to provide professional, affordable assessment services that help more learners access the understanding and guidance they deserve.
As an LDANZ-registered assessor, I am trained to recognise indicators of a range of learning differences and developmental concerns. While my role does not include diagnosing complex psychological conditions, I can identify when further assessment may be helpful and recommend referral to appropriate specialists where needed.
My goal is to ensure that assessment is a tool for understanding, support, and empowerment.
Amanda Kitiona
BA (Ed. Psych.) Dip Teaching
LDANZ and NZCER Registered Assessor
Member Learning Disabilities Association NZ (LDANZ)
Email: educognz@gmail.com
Phone: 027 6100099
Trudy W.
"I would highly recommend this service. I have had a few cognitive assessments undertaken over the years for our daughter. Amanda’s recent report was one of the best we have obtained. Amanda fully supported our daughter (and us) through the testing process, reducing stress and answering all our questions. Our daughter actually enjoyed the testing process. Amanda clearly explained the final report, the results, neurodiverse traits, areas for support and recommendations on the next steps."
Annabel H.
"A thoroughly worthwhile service. Questions we had about our child were answered through the assessment process from expert and compassionate staff. The report we received was clear, thorough, and showed how well they had understood our child's strengths and neurodiverse needs. The recommendations section at the end empowered us to implement strategies at home as well as at school. "