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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 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: The Pre-Assessment Interview is often required to determine your assessment needs. If you have been recommended a specific assessment by a qualified Health Professional or your Treating Psychologist a Pre-Assessment Interview may not be required. Why: We recommend the Pre-Assessment Interview if you are just not sure what you need. The benefit of having a Pre-Assessment Interview is for our Assessor to get a full understanding of your concerns and tailor assessments specific to your needs. How: The Pre-Assessment Interview is conducted in a 50 minute face to face or zoom appointment with our experienced Assessment Trained Provisional Psychologists. Some online assessments shall be provided to complete too. Rebates may be applied to your appointment session if you have Private Health Insurance. Who: Ages 5-18+. -
What: The Teen 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 Teen 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, their school teacher and themselves. 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: Ages 13-17
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What: The Teen Comprehensive Assessment Screener helps provide the big picture around your child’s:Who: Ages 13-17- 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 Weschler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT) is an achievement test and assesses an individual’s current level of academic functioning in specific areas such as reading, writing, language and math skills. Why: The outcome of taking this assessment is to provide insight into both strengths and barriers to achievement. The WIAT can aid in exploring Dyslexia as well as identifying giftedness. How: The WIAT is administered in person, during a 1-2 hour (depending on number of subsets completed) face to face appointment with our Assessment Facilitator. Some online assessments shall be provided to complete too. Check with your Private Health Insurance or NDIS funding for Self or Plan Managed if you are covered for rebates. Unfortunately Cognitive Assessments are not eligible for Medicare rebates. Who: Ages 6-18+ -
What: The Careering Ahead Assessment combines three different elements including, Career Skills, Interests and Values of an individual to provide holistic career advice. Why: This assessment is designed specifically to help teens and adults gain objective advice on their potential future career choices How: The Careering Ahead Assessment is completed online, depending on your age, you will be emailed the teen or adult assessment links to complete within 48 hours of receiving payment. Set aside 45 minutes of uninterrupted time to complete the assessment. After completing the assessment, a detailed report will be emailed to you. An optional extra, is to book a Vocational Coaching session with our experienced Vocational Psychologist, to interpret the report and provide further recommendations. Who: Ages 15-18+ -
What: The CBRS is a comprehensive assessment of social and behavioural patterns for children. Why: This assessment is useful for assessment of ADHD, oppositional behaviour/defiance, behavioural conduct problems, and childhood anxiety and depression. How: The CBRS is completed online, you will be emailed the assessment links to complete within 48 hours of receiving payment. Set aside 30 minutes of uninterrupted time to complete the assessment. For children aged 6-11, we recommend purchasing two CBRS assessments for the parent/carer and teacher to complete. For children aged 12-17, we recommend purchasing three CBRS assessments for the parent/carer, teacher and themselves to complete. Results will be emailed to your treating psychologist to discuss at your next appointment. Please note that the CBRS is a screening instrument only and cannot and should not be used alone to make a mental health diagnosis. It may however be used in obtaining a diagnosis, together with further assessments, professional observation of the client and/or information from other health professionals. Who: Children aged 6-17 -
What: The Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI and PAI-A) assesses for a wide range of common mental health problems in teens and adults. Results provide information relevant for clinical diagnosis, treatment planning, and screening for personality dysfunction. Why: Completing a PAI or PAI-A helps with refining and fast tracking your psychology treatment planning by indicating personality traits and areas of concern. How: The PAI and PAI-A is completed online, you will be emailed the assessment links to complete within 48 hours of receiving payment. Set aside 45 minutes of uninterrupted time to complete the assessment. Please indicate if you would like an adolescent or adult assessment. Results will be emailed to your treating psychologist to discuss at your next appointment. Who: Ages 13-18+
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What: The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) is used to assess cognitive ability (general thinking, problem solving and reasoning skills, and IQ). Why: The objective of the assessment is to understand whether or not an individual is gifted, as well as to determine their cognitive strengths and weaknesses. A cognitive assessment may assist in explaining why your child may be having difficulties at school and with learning. A cognitive assessment may form part of a comprehensive assessment for certain childhood diagnoses including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability and Specific Learning Disorders. How: The WISC is administered in person during a 2.5 hour session with our Assessment Facilitator. Please bring along snacks for your child as we allow time for breaks in between. Some online assessments shall be provided to complete too. Check with your Private Health Insurance or NDIS funding for Self or Plan Managed if you are covered for rebates. Unfortunately, Cognitive Assessments are not eligible for Medicare rebates. Who: Children aged 6 - 16 and 11 months.
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What: The Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) is used to assess cognitive ability (general thinking and reasoning skills - IQ). Why: The objective of the assessment is to understand whether or not an individual is gifted, as well as to determine their cognitive strengths and weaknesses. A cognitive assessment may assist in explaining why an individual may be having difficulties at school and with learning. A cognitive assessment may form part of a comprehensive assessment for certain childhood diagnoses including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability and Specific Learning Disorders. How: The WAIS is conducted in a 2 hour face to face appointment with our Assessment Facilitator. We allow time for breaks in between. Some online assessments shall be provided to complete too. Check with your Private Health Insurance or NDIS funding for Self or Plan Managed if you are covered for rebates. Unfortunately, Cognitive Assessments are not eligible for Medicare rebates. Who: Ages 16+