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    Adult Autism Spectrum Assessment Screener

    What: The Adult 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 
    Why: This Screener is useful for assessment of ASD. The assessment results will determine the need for further investigation or not. If the assessment results point towards ASD, a diagnostic assessment will be recommended.   How: The assessments in the ASD Screener can be completed online by the adult for 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 18+                     
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  • Child Autism Spectrum Assessment Screener

    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 
    Why: This Screener is useful for assessment of ASD. The assessment results will determine the need for further investigation or not. If the assessment results point towards ASD, a diagnostic assessment will be recommended.   How: The assessments in the ASD Screener can be completed online by the child’s parent/carer and their school 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 4-12 
                       
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  • Early Childhood Autism Spectrum Assessment Screener

    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 
    Why: This Screener is useful for assessment of ASD. The assessment results will determine the need for further investigation or not. If the assessment results point towards ASD, a further diagnostic assessment will be recommended.   How: The assessments in the ASD 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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  • Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI)

    What: The WPPSI is used to assess cognitive ability (general thinking, problem solving and reasoning skills - IQ).  Why: A cognitive assessment can provide information about your child’s cognitive ability and may assist in explaining why your child may be having difficulties with learning.  How: The WPPSI is administered in person, with your child by a trained assessor. Depending on age of child, it generally takes 30-90 minutes to administer. Please bring along snacks for children as we may allow time for breaks during the assessment. 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 5 – 7 and 7 mths.                      
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  • Weschler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT)

    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+                     
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