- social cues and social communication difficulties,
- intense and obsessive interests,
- difficulties with change, needing things to be “just so”
- hyperactivity
- repetitive behaviour
- sensory sensitivities
- learning difficulties
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What: The Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Screener identifies an area of functioning around: -
What: The ADHD Assessment is an assessment for diagnosing ADHD for adults. Why: This assessment can be used to provide a diagnosis of ADHD in adults and/or provide a basis for a referral to a psychiatrist for a further assessment and treatment. How: The ADHD assessment is conducted in a 2 hour face to face (or online) clinical interview with one of our experienced Psychologists. During the assessment session the psychologist will obtain a history of the client so it is useful to bring in any previous relevant psychiatric/medical reports and school reports to this session. Prior to the assessment, relevant measures will be emailed to the client to be completed online. Additionally, some collateral information will be required to be completed by somebody who knows you well. A written letter will be provided to your GP with the diagnosis and outcomes of the assessment. Rebates may be applied to your appointment session if you have a current Mental Health Care Plan or Private Health Insurance. Who: Adults 18+ -
What: The ADHD Assessment is an assessment for diagnosing ADHD for children and teens. Why: This assessment can be used to provide a diagnosis of ADHD and/or provide a basis for a referral to a paediatrician for a further assessment and treatment. How: The ADHD assessment involves completion of some relevant measures by the child's parent/carer, teacher and where applicable themselves, a 2.5 hour face to face appointment, which includes a 2 hour clinical diagnostic interview, and a brief 30 minute cognitive assessment. During this session, the psychologist will obtain a history of the client, so it is useful to bring in any previous relevant psychiatric/medical reports and school reports relating to the client to this session. In many cases it may be prudent to complete online assessments as screening measures before investing a formal diagnostic ADHD Assessment. These assessments will determine the need for further investigation and are useful collateral information for a diagnosis. Therefore, prior to the face to face assessment, a number of relevant ADHD measures will be emailed to be completed online by the parent/carer and teacher on behalf of the client and if required by the client too. A written letter will be provided to the client's GP with the diagnosis and outcomes of the assessment. Rebates may be applied to your appointment session if you have a current Mental Health Care Plan or Private Health Insurance. Who: Ages 4-17 -
What: An assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is used to assess and diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder for children. The Assessments are designed to measure specific symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) across a number of environments. Why: An outcome of this assessment would be a report detailing if a diagnosis and severity of Autism Spectrum Disorder is appropriate. This report may be instrumental in securing NDIS funding. How: The ASD Assessment involves completion of some relevant measures by the child's parent and teacher (where applicable), a 2 hour structured diagnostic observation of the child (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule [ADOS]), and a 3 hour diagnostic interview with the child's parents (Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised [ADI-R]). Taken together these assessments represent the current gold-standard for the diagnosis of ASD in children. In many cases it may be prudent to complete online assessments as screening measures before investing a formal diagnostic ADOS/ADI-R Assessment. These assessments will determine the need for further investigation and are useful collateral information for a diagnosis. Therefore, prior to the assessment, a number of relevant ASD measures will be emailed to be completed online by the parent/carer and teacher on behalf of the client. Rebates may be applied to your appointment session times if the client has a current Mental Health Care Plan or Private Health Insurance. Who: Ages 5-12. -
What: An assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is used to assess and diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder for teens. The Assessments are designed to measure specific symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) across a number of environments. Why: An outcome of this assessment would be a report detailing if a diagnosis and severity of Autism Spectrum Disorder is appropriate. This report may be instrumental in securing NDIS funding. How: The ASD Assessment involves completion of some relevant measures by the teen's parent, teacher and themselves (where applicable), possibly a 2 hour structured diagnostic observation of the teen (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule [ADOS]), or either a 3 hour diagnostic interview with the teen or parents (Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised [ADI-R]), or a 2 hour structured ASD Interview with the teen. An optional assessment would include a 2.5hr Cognitive Assessment with the teen if further investigation for a diagnosis is required. In many cases it may be prudent to complete online assessments as screening measures before investing a formal diagnostic ADOS/ADI-R Assessment. These assessments will determine the need for further investigation and are useful collateral information for a diagnosis. Therefore, prior to the assessment, a number of relevant ASD measures will be emailed to be completed online by themselves, or parent/carer and teacher on behalf of the teen. Rebates may be applied to your appointment session times if the client has a current Mental Health Care Plan or Private Health Insurance. Who: Ages 13-17. -
What: An assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is used to assess and diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder for adults. The Assessments are designed to measure specific symptoms of ASD across a number of environments. Often diagnosing ASD in adults can be complex as the clinician may need to differentiate the apparent ASD symptoms from other mental disorders. Why: An outcome of this assessment would be a report detailing whether a diagnosis of ASD is appropriate, the severity of this diagnosis, and management recommendations. This report may be instrumental in securing NDIS funding. How: The ASD Assessment involves completion of some relevant measures by the client, and others close to the client (where applicable), a 3 hour diagnostic interview with the client (Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised [ADI-R]), or a 2 hour structured ASD Interview with the client to ascertain whether a diagnosis of ASD is appropriate. In many cases it may be prudent to complete online assessments as screening measures before investing a formal diagnostic ASD Assessment. These assessments will determine the need for further investigation and are useful collateral information for a diagnosis. Therefore, prior to the assessment, a number of relevant ASD measures will be emailed to be completed online by the client and others close to the client. Rebates may be applied to your appointment session times if the client has a current Mental Health Care Plan or Private Health Insurance. Who: Ages 18+. -
What: The Child Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Screener identifies an area of functioning around:- social cues and social communication difficulties,
- intense and obsessive interests,
- difficulties with change, needing things to be “just so”
- hyperactivity
- repetitive behaviour
- sensory sensitivities
- learning difficulties
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What: The Behavioural and Mental Health Assessment Screener assesses for social and behavioural patterns in children such as aggression, defiance, hyperactivity, inattentiveness/distractibility, getting emotional, and fear/anxiety. Why: This screener is useful for assessment of ADHD, oppositional behaviour/defiance, behavioural conduct problems, and childhood anxiety and depression. How: The assessments in the Behavioural and Mental Health Screener can be completed online by the child’s parent/carer and their school teacher or early childhood teacher. Once all the assessments are completed, we will compile the results into a written report. The report offers diagnostic considerations for further investigation and suggestions for management in various environments, and recommendations for further assessment/intervention. We will then schedule a Feedback Session so that your treating psychologist can interpret the report findings. Rebates may be applied to this Feedback session if you have a current Mental Health Care Plan or Private Health Insurance. Who: Children aged 4-17
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What: The Child Comprehensive Assessment Screener helps provide the big picture around your child’s:Who: Children aged 6-12
- social communication difficulties
- inattentiveness/distractibility
- hyperactivity
- ritual or repetitive behaviours
- defiance, aggression, and behavioural problems
- specific anxiety issues (e.g., phobias, separation anxiety, social anxiety, panic symptoms)
- depressive symptoms
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What: The Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Screener identifies an area of functioning around:
- social cues and social communication difficulties,
- intense and obsessive interests,
- difficulties with change, needing things to be “just so”
- hyperactivity
- repetitive behaviour
- sensory sensitivities
- learning difficulties
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What: The Early Childhood Behavioural and Mental Health Assessment Screener assesses for social and behavioural patterns in children such as aggression, defiance, hyperactivity, inattentiveness/distractibility, getting emotional, and fear/anxiety. Why: This screener is useful for assessment of ADHD, oppositional behaviour/defiance, behavioural conduct problems, and childhood anxiety and depression. How: The assessments in the Behavioural and Mental Health Screener can be completed online by the child’s parent/carer and their school teacher or early childhood teacher. Once all the assessments are completed, we will compile the results into a written report. The report offers diagnostic considerations for further investigation and suggestions for management in various environments, and recommendations for further assessment/intervention. We will then schedule a Feedback Session so that your treating psychologist can interpret the report findings. Rebates may be applied to this Feedback session if you have a current Mental Health Care Plan or Private Health Insurance. Who: Children aged 4-6
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What: The Early Childhood Comprehensive Assessment Screener helps provide the big picture around your child’s:Who: Children aged 4-6- social communication difficulties
- inattentiveness/distractibility
- hyperactivity
- ritual or repetitive behaviours
- defiance, aggression, and behavioural problems
- specific anxiety issues (e.g., phobias, separation anxiety, social anxiety, panic symptoms)
- depressive symptoms
