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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 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 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 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+