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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 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 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 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 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. -
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 Connors Behavioural Rating Scale for Early Childhood (CBRS-EC) is a comprehensive assessment of social, development and behavioural patterns in young children. Why: This assessment is useful for assessment of ADHD, oppositionality, behavioural problems, developmental delays, and childhood anxiety and depression. How: The CBRS-EC 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 4-6, we recommend purchasing two CBRS-EC assessments for the parent/carer and teacher to complete. Results will be emailed to your treating psychologist to discuss at your next appointment. Who: Children aged 4-6