The process.

  • 1. What is it?

    A psychological assessment is a collaborative process designed to better understand how you or your child thinks, learns, and experiences the world.

  • 2. Initial Interview.

    It begins with an initial consultation, where we discuss your concerns, background information and what you hope to gain from the assessment.

  • 3. Rapport Building.

    It is important that you and/or your child feel comfortable with the clinician to ensure that the most accurate conclusion is made. During this time, the clinician will be observing behaviours to further identify whether further assessment is the best course of action.

  • 4. Screeners.

    This is followed by a series of evidence based screeners to determine whether it is necessary and appropriate to proceed with a psychological assessment. Information that is gathered from this process is related to areas such as cognitive ability, attention, learning, and social-emotional functioning and can be gathered from multiple sources for accuracy of results, depending on your concerns.

  • 5. Assessment/s.

    Based on what the original concerns were and which assessment was chosen by the clinician, you or your child will be assessed. The majority of the assessment process with be done via telehealth, however, the formal assessment will be undertaken face to face.

  • 6. Report and Recommendations.

    Once the assessment is complete, we meet to review the results together in clear, meaningful language and we can discuss the next steps and supports that are recommended. You will receive a detailed report with practical recommendations to support learning, wellbeing and everyday functioning.

Psychological Assessments.

  • Cognitive assessments provide insights into how an individual processes information, solves problems, and uses memory, attention and reasoning skills. These assessments are often used to explore learning differences, intellectual giftedness or challenges with concentration or academic performance. By understanding a person’s cognitive profile, we can identify areas of strength and difficulty and recommend strategies or supports that foster success at school, work and in everyday life.

  • Academic assessments are comprehensive evaluations designed to identify an individual’s unique learning profile, including strengths, challenges and areas that may need support. These assessments can help determine the presence of learning differences and disorders and povide insights to guide educational planning and interventions.

  • An autism assessment helps clarify whether the characteristics and behaviours you or your child experience are consistent with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our approach is thorough and neuro-affirming, combining clinical interviews, developmental history, behavioural observations and standardised assessment tools. The goal is not just to identify a diagnosis, but to build understanding - highlighting strengths, challenges and supports needed.

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessments provide a thorough understanding of attention, focus, and self-regulation challenges that may be impacting daily life at school, work, or home. The process also explore other factors that be influence concentration and behaviour, ensuring accurate and well-rounded understanding.

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