What: The Child Comprehensive Assessment Screener helps provide the big picture around your child’s:
- 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
Why: A complex mental health problem can be identified when a child exhibits multiple presenting issues that affect the way they interact and deal with others and the world around them. Which is why this Screener combines the Behavioural/Mental Health and ASD Screeners. The Screener is useful for assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder, behavioural conduct problems, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorders, and depressive disorders.
How: The assessments in the Comprehensive Screener can be completed online by the child’s parent/carer and their 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 6-12