Our Services
Our assessment and diagnostic processes are aligned with national guidelines and firmly grounded in evidence-based practices. We strive to deliver gold standard assessments tailored to the unique needs of each individual, child, or family. We offer flexibility in the delivery of assessments, including a mobile service attending educational facilities, face to face, and some aspects of assessment are able to be delivered via telehealth.
The Assessment Process
While individual circumstance is unique, most assessments will typically include the following:
1 - Screening, initial interview, and collaboration on a plan for the assessment
The assessment process involves a significant investment of both time and resources. To start this journey, we gather a range of relevant information prior to the first appointment. This may include previous medical records and school reports. Then during the first appointment we delve into a detailed history, identify current concerns, and administer relevant measures/questionnaires. The screening process may also include reaching out to educators, discussions with other involved parties, or even observations at school or daycare. Following this, we'll carefully assess all the gathered information and collaboratively develop a plan.
2 - Testing Sessions
These sessions are usually comprised of structured or semi structured interviews, and/or standardized testing.
Some of the more common tests administered are:
- Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI)
- Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition (WISC-V)
- Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)
- Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Third Edition (WIAT-III)
- Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2)
- Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R)
- Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum, Second Edition (MIGDAS-2)
- ADHD Child Evaluation (ACE) and ACE+
3 - Comprehensive report and Feedback
The report will provide a detailed history, outline the findings and any diagnoses and include all supporting evidence. Most importantly there will be a range of detailed recommendations offering a roadmap for individuals and families moving forward.
Types of Assessments
Comprehensive Autism Assessments
Intellectual and academic testing
Developmental Assessments
Behavioural Assessments
Quick Answers to Common Questions
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In these assessments we look at your child’s cognitive abilities (also known as IQ testing), and we also investigate their academic abilities (i.e. how they are actually going across areas such as mathematics, reading, spelling, comprehension). This testing can highlight things such as:
- Specific learning disorders. These include difficulties with reading (dyslexia), writing and mathematics
- Giftedness
- Learning anxiety
- Intellectual disability
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While these are lifelong conditions, there is evidence that early intervention can improve outcomes. Also, as a child gets older and the academic demands increase we are able to communicate with the school to accommodate the child’s need and ‘level the playing field’ so they are not at a disadvantage when compared to their peers.
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sometimes we have a child that is gifted and requires a more tailored approach to learning. Identifying giftedness can assist to get your child into the best learning environment, and reduce the likelihood of boredom and associated challenging behaviours or loss of motivation.
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Identifying intellectual disability will assist to ensure your child is receiving the level of support that they require. Having access to the best levels of support will assist your child to have a fulfilling school experience and work to improve independence.
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This testing can identify: Intellectual disability, Specific learning disorders, Giftedness and Learning anxiety
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These assessments aid in the identification of: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Oppositional Defiance Disorder and/or Conduct Disorder
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