
PROCESS
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First appointment with parent for developmental assessment session
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Child assessment session (Cognitive assessment, WPPSI IV - WISC V)
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Information collection from parents and the child's educator (e.g. Vanderbilt NICHQ/Browns Executive Functioning Scale, Connor's Rating Scale)
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Feedback appointment for parent - includes diagnostic report - approx. 3-6 weeks after Initial Assessment appointment
Please note: Additional appointments may be required in complex cases and additional fees will apply in these cases. This will be discussed with you if applicable.
REFERRALS & REBATES
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Please note that there are no Medicare rebates available for this assessment.
ADDITIONAL PSYCHOLOGY ASSESSMENT
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While we endeavour to complete the assessment within the allocated time, in complex cases this is not always possible. It is important to be confident in our diagnostic decision so extra sessions, observations (school and other settings) and fees may be involved. If applicable, this will be discussed soon after your appointment.
LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT
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If you have also been referred for a language assessment then a copy of this report is required prior to your psychology appointment. Therefore, your psychology assessment should be booked for a date AFTER the speech assessment has been completed and you have the report.
ON THE DAY
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The parent Developmental history session will need to be conducted with parents only. Children are not tatted on for this appointment. This appointment may be conducted via zoom.
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The Cognitive Assessment may or may not be conducted with the parent in the room, this will be determined on they of assessment. This assessment will be in person.
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Bring any other reports that you have regarding the health and development of your child if unable to email prior to appointment.
BOOK AN ADHD ASSESSMENT
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Please Email us to arrange an assessment or enquiry about the costs.

