Assessments

Our psychologists have completed extensive training in a range of assessment tools and approaches. This means that we are able to provide bespoke developmental, neuropsychological, functional and diagnostic assessments for children and adults. If indicated and required, we are able to provide reports for specific purposes, such as accessing the NDIS, accommodations and supports in specific settings (e.g. school, university, or work), or applying for the disability support pension.

Assessments for children and adolescents

Our psychologists provide diagnostic and functional assessments for a variety of neuro-developmental conditions including:

Autism Spectrum Disorder
Global developmental delay
Intellectual disability
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Co-occurring mental health conditions

We also provide cognitive and neuropsychological assessments, which can be helpful to understand your child's pattern of strengths and weaknesses and to advocate for adequate supports across settings (e.g. Individual learning plans at school). Such assessments may include tests measuring your child's:

Intellectual functioning (including giftedness)
Attention
Memory
Language
Visuo-perceptual ability
Executive Function

School readiness assessments

Knowing whether your child is ready for Prep can prove to be a difficult decision. Not only must children be academically ready for the transition, but they also must possess adequate social and emotional skills to support them to successfully develop relationships with their peers and teachers. We understand these challenges that parents commonly face and can help you make an informed decision for your child based on their individual needs, through our school readiness assessment package. Click here for more information.

The assessment process

All of our assessment options start with a parent-only intake session. In this session, the clinician will ask you questions around your child's abilities, challenges, and developmental history, and ask you to complete some questionnaires. This session will allow you to learn more about the assessment procedure, and ensure that we tailor the assessment sessions specifically to your child's individual needs.

Your child will then come in for their assessment sessions with the psychologist. The number and length of your child assessment sessions required will depend on the purpose of the assessment (e.g., autism, ADHD, cognitive or neuropsychological testing).

We also include a feedback session at the end of all diagnostic / cognitive / neuropsychological assessments. In this session, the clinician will talk you through the assessment results and recommendations. You will also be able to ask questions. Older children/adolescents are encouraged to attend this session to allow them to gain an understanding of their own strengths and difficulties and suggested supports.

A written report/ feedback letter will be sent to you approximately 6-8 weeks after the feedback session.

Assessments for adults

Our psychologists have a special interest in neurodiversity and provide diagnostic and functional assessments for the following diagnoses in adulthood

Autism
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

We also provide assessments for clients who are experiencing cognitive, emotional or behavioural difficulies secondary to various conditions such as:

Intellectual Disability
Acquired brain injury (e.g. Stroke, traumatic brain injury)
Dementia (e.g. Alzheimer’s disease)
Epilepsy
Substance use
Other mental health conditions

We aim to provide diagnostic clarification to both you and your treatment team. In addition, psychological assessment provides insight into the functional impact of your difficulties, guiding treatment and intervention decisions.

The asssessment process

All of our assessment options start with a intake session. In this session, the clinician will ask you questions around your abilities, challenges, and history, and ask you to complete some questionnaires. It is sometimes helpful for us to also obtain information from a close family member (e.g., partner, parent or adult child) or friend, and you may be asked to bring someone with you who can provide us with additional information.

You will then come in for the assessment sessions with the psychologist. The number and length of the assessment sessions required will depend on the purpose of the assessment.

We also include a feedback session at the end of all diagnostic / cognitive / neuropsychological assessments. In this session, the clinician will talk you through the assessment results and recommendations. You will also be able to ask questions. You are welcome to bring a support person to this session.

A written report/feedback letter will be provided 6-8 weeks after the feedback session.

Diagnostic assessments are comprehensive evaluations used to identify strengths, weaknesses, and whether or not someone meets criteria for a specific diagnosis. These assessments combine clinical interviews, standardized testing, and behavioural observations to clarify diagnoses and guide tailored treatment, workplace adjustments, or educational support plans.

We use gold standard diagnostic assessments and provide reports with thorough recommendations to schools, parents and other treatment providers.

Diagnostic Assessments

A functional assessment evaluates how mental health, neuro-developmental or cognitive conditions impact an individual's ability to perform daily tasks, work, ability to learn, or engage in social activities, shifting focus from a diagnosis to provide an understanding of the individuals capacity.

Functional Assessments

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Are you ready to take the next step? Contact us and our friendly client liaison team will provide you with a quote and connect you with the right clinician.

If you are a medical/ allied health professional, NDIS support coordinator, or child safety officer, you can complete our referral form, available here.