Assessment
We can provide a range of psycho-educational and neurodevelopmental assessment services for young people (age 7+) and adults, which include:
Cognitive assessment
Cognitive assessments can help to gain an understanding of an individual's cognitive strengths and weaknesses and assist in developing learning strategies and recommendations and guiding personalized support.
Educational assessment
Educational assessment helps to understand an individual's cognitive and academic strengths and challenges; investigate learning difficulties in the areas such as reading, spelling, writing, and maths; and determine if a diagnosis of a Specific Learning Disorder (commonly known as Dyslexia or Dyscalculia) is met.
Autism and ADHD assessment
Comprehensive diagnostic assessments are offered for individuals with concerns related to Autism and ADHD. The assessment process employs a collaborative approach to support self-understanding and self-acceptance, and to gain understanding about processing, thinking, and communication differences.
What is involved
The amount of time needed will depend upon the type of assessment and referral concerns. The assessment process typically include
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An interview to better understand the client's history and the experiences that brought the client to the assessment
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Testing session(s) involve various interactive tasks and/or standardised testing
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Completion of a battery of questionnaires by multiple informants that are customised to the client's needs and target the areas of functioning being assessed
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A feedback session to review results and discuss recommendations
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A comprehensive written report which detailed assessment findings and recommendations
