Psychology Assessments
They may include:
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Behavioural and Emotional Assessments
We offer a range of assessments to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of emotional and behavioural concerns for children. These include assessments for emotional concerns eg. anxiety and depression, or behavioural concerns eg. Conduct Disorder.
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Functional Assessments
Functional Assessments look at the adaptive behaviours of the child and look at the child’s functional skills in communication, learning, social/ emotional skills, self-care, self-management, and mobility.
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Cognitive Assessments
This assessment involves the administration of tests of intellectual ability. Results can be used to identify intellectual delays, cognitive strengths and weaknesses, and giftedness. Cognitive assessments are available for children aged 2.5 years - 16 years.
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Academic Achievement Assessments
This assessment involves the administration of standardised academic achievement tests. Results are often used in combination with a cognitive assessment to determine specific learning disorders.
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Neurodevelopmental assessments including Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (please see separate tab on our website).
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Parenting support and groups -
Our parenting groups are designed to develop skills, knowledge, and confidence in parents to support their children. Psychologists are trained in administering Positive Parenting Program (Triple P), Cool Kids anxiety program, and Cool Little Kids anxiety program. Please contact our administration team to hear about the current groups that are available.