Psychology

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Psychological Assessments are evidence-based assessments used to provide useful information for a wide range of issues. 

These include: 

· Identifying the type and severity of any difficulties present 

• Assessing for any cognitive difficulty and planning an informed treatment plan 
• Assessing and diagnosing a range of Specific Learning Disorders 
• Assessing and providing a treatment plan for a wide range of Behaviour and Behaviour disorders 
• To access funding under the NDIS 
• To determine what accommodations are needed in a classroom and at home

Our psychology team have been trained to administer a range of standardised psychological assessments, including:

Cognitive assessment (also known as an IQ assessment) is a specialised assessment of intellectual strengths and weaknesses. Its purpose is to establish academic potential and assist in the diagnosis of specific learning difficulties, intellectual disabilities, or areas of giftedness.

IQ- Intelligence Quotient Assessment 

What it involves: 

- Cognitive (IQ) Assessment

- Report Preparation 

Intellectual Disability Assessment 

What it involves: 

- Cognitive (IQ) Assessment

- Adaptive assessment- completed by caregiver 

- Report Preparation

Specific Learning Disability assessment (Dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia)

What it involves: 

- Cognitive (IQ) Assessment 

- Achievement (WIAT-IV)

- Report Preparation

Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment 

An Autism Diagnostic Assessment can help parents and caregivers understand their child’s behaviour and support early intervention. Our psychologists are trained in assessing for Autism Spectrum Disorder and utilise a range of assessment tools.

The ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) is considered the “gold standard” standardised diagnostic tool for  Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This test can be administered for individuals as young as 12 months of age all the way to adulthood 

What it involves:

- ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – 2nd Edition)

- Functional Assessment

ADHD Assessment

If you are interested in booking a psychological assessment, please contact us to book in for an intake appointment, where we can discuss your needs and then tailor an assessment package to suit your needs.