Team
Welcome to Neuroverse Assessments!
We provide comprehensive psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults in the Blue Mountains, NSW for concerns related to development, attention, and learning. Our goal is to help individuals better understand themselves, discover their strengths, and address challenges through a compassionate, evidence-based approach.
Whether you’re seeking clarity on a child’s learning needs, exploring your own everyday functioning, or wanting a deeper understanding of your adolescent’s strengths and challenges, our psychologists are here to guide you every step of the way. With a commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and personalised service, we are dedicated to helping individuals in the Blue Mountains community thrive. Each assessment is tailored to your unique needs and focuses on empowering you with actionable insights to support positive growth and personal development.
Psychometric assessments can be used to:
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Identify learning disabilities such as reading disorders and mathematical disorders
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Identify gifted and talented children
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Identify intellectual disabilities and Developmental Delay
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Identify the cause of attention difficulties including AD/HD
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Identify the influence of the individual’s social and emotional functioning on broader functioning
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Guide appropriate school-placement
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Determine individual patterns of intellectual strength and weakness
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Provide recommendations to optimise effective learning and development
Identify the need for any further testing for specific conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorders
Staff
Neuroverse Assessments is staffed by Rosemary Andison and Lynley Yeo who have both completed Masters in Educational and Developmental Psychology. Together, Rosemary and Lynley have over 30 years of combined experience in the assessment of intelligence, learning, attention, and development.
To read more about Rosemary & Lynley, click here
Assessment Process:
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Adult/ Parent Developmental Interview - A one-hour appointment will be scheduled to gather background information and determine with the person making the referral what question they are hoping the assessment will answer.
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Quote prepared - Based on the first appointment, a quote will be prepared outlining which assessments are required in order to answer the referral question, and costing for this assessment bundle.
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Face to face assessment - An assessment session/sessions will be scheduled with the individual.
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Questionnaires sent - Parent, teacher and/or self-rating adaptive forms, socio-emotional and social communication screeners are sent.
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Assessment report - An assessment report (including assessment results and recommendations for future directions) is provided.
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Feedback Appointment - An in-person feedback session with the person who made the referral to discuss the results and recommendations.
Costing
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The cost of assessment varies based on the referral question and needs of the individual. Prices start at $1500. Please contact Jane or Kristie at the Gabrielle Centre for Children on 4739 2352 to discuss this further.
Types of Assessments
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Cognitive (IQ) assessments
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Adaptive Assessments
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Academic Assessments
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Assessments of Attention and Executive Functioning
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Socio-Emotional Assessments
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Developmental Assessments
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Social Communication Assessments
To read more about the types of assessments offered, click here
Questions we can provide support with
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‘Do I have ADHD?’
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‘Why is my child having difficulty learning?’
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‘The preschool teacher has concerns about my child. Where should I go next?’
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‘I think my child could be gifted.’
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‘Could my child be autistic?’
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‘My child is really struggling at school. What should I do about it?'
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‘My child is starting school soon. How do I get them off to a good start?’