After a psychological assessment: questions for your feedback session

Receiving results can bring relief, questions or mixed feelings. The feedback conversation is your opportunity to understand what the assessment found, what remains uncertain and which next step is most useful for your situation.

By MY Psychology KK · Published 17 October 2026

Prepared with AI assistance using the sources and clinic information linked below. This guide provides general information and does not replace an individual professional assessment.

Return to the question that started the assessment

MY Psychology KK’s assessment pathway describes a process using relevant interviews, history, observations and tools, followed by feedback and practical recommendations. Start the discussion with the original concern: what were you hoping the assessment would clarify?

For example: “We wanted to understand why reading tasks are difficult. Which findings help answer that, and which parts still need more information?” A specific question keeps the conversation connected to everyday needs instead of becoming only a list of scores.

Ask for the findings in plain language

• What are the main strengths and difficulties identified?
• Which information supports each conclusion?
• How do the findings relate to the problems we described at home, school or work?
• What does a score or diagnostic term mean in this assessment?

If terminology is unfamiliar, ask for an explanation and an example. You can request that the assessor slow down or return to a point. There is no need to agree that you understand a report simply because it looks formal.

Make room for uncertainty and a different view

Ask about limitations: were there unanswered questions, missing information, language considerations or aspects of the appointment that affected interpretation? If the result differs from what you expected, describe the difference using concrete examples and ask how the assessor understands it.

An assessment may clarify some questions while leaving others open. Ask whether further information, observation over time or another professional’s input is suggested, and why. Avoid assuming that another test is automatically the answer to every remaining concern.

Choose a manageable first step

A report may contain several recommendations. Ask which is the priority, who could help carry it out and what a realistic review point would be. For a child, you might ask which question to take to the teacher first. For an adult, ask how a recommendation connects with the daily difficulty that matters most to you.

• What can we begin with, and what needs another appointment or referral?
• Who should we contact, and what information should we bring?
• How would we know whether the suggested support is useful?
• What should we discuss again if the recommendation is not workable?

If money, travel across Sabah, language or family commitments limit the options, explain those constraints. Ask about priorities and alternatives rather than leaving with a plan you cannot use.

Clarify the report’s purpose and sharing arrangements

Before passing a report to a school, employer or another service, ask what it was prepared to address and whether that use is appropriate. Check the receiving organisation’s requirements directly; a report does not automatically guarantee a particular placement, benefit or adjustment.

Ask the assessor who will receive the report, what consent is needed for sharing and how you can obtain clarification. If someone requests only a summary, discuss what information is necessary rather than assuming the full report must always be circulated.

Prepare three questions before the appointment

Write down your main question about the findings, your main question about the recommendations and one practical issue you need to resolve. If a support person would help you take in the discussion, ask in advance whether they can attend and how your preferences about disclosure will be respected.

For local enquiries, MY Psychology KK is in Penampang. Confirm whether a feedback appointment, written report and later clarification are included in the agreed assessment arrangement. Read our general assessment guide for the earlier stages of the process.

Further reading

• MY Psychology KK: assessment pathways and feedback
• What happens in a psychological assessment?

This guide offers questions for a feedback conversation. Interpretation of a particular result belongs with the professional who has assessed the person and reviewed the relevant information.