SERVICES WE PROVIDE

ADHD and/or Autism ASSESSMENTS (and other developmental concerns)

Developmental/ behavioural concerns

A behavioural assessment is conducted following concerns regarding the child’s behaviour. Assessments can be important to identify the underlying issues that are impacting a child’s behaviour, to inform educational and therapeutic planning, to provide an avenue for the child’s difficulties to be understood or to meet the requirements for school-based or NDIS funding.

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An adaptive behaviour assessment is completed to better understand the child's everyday independence ability. This helps us understand the child's needs in everyday functioning (e.g., social, communication, self care) to tailor supports. 

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A diagnosis of Autism requires a multidisciplinary team assessment.  The referral for an Autism assessment is provided by a Paediatrician or a Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist. The diagnostic process include an in-depth interview with parent, assessment with the child, and other rating scales for educators and parents.  A kindergarten/ school observation may also be required. 

Cognitive (IQ) and Educational ASSESSMENTS

Achievement and Learning related Assessments

A cognitive assessment (also commonly known as an IQ test) provides an indication of the child's strengths and weaknesses in the areas of verbal, visual-spatial, fluid reasoning, working memory and processing speed.  A cognitive assessment in conjunction with other assessments may contribute to a diagnosis of Intellectual Developmental Disability. 

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For children and adolescents (3 - 16 years) with adequate language skills, the Wechsler intelligence tests (WPPSI-IV or WISC-V) is used.   

For children who are non-speaking, a Non-Verbal intelligence test (i.e., UNIT-2) may be required for school funding purposes. 

An educational assessment is an achievement test which provides an indication of the child's strengths and weaknesses in reading, writing, spelling and maths.  Results may inform educational placement, appropriate intervention or contribute to diagnosis of a Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) (also known as Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, or Dyscalculia). 

COUNSELLING AND THERAPY

Children and Adolescents

We use a child-centered approach in our work. We provide a safe and engaging environment where children and adolescents feel comfortable to share their feelings and develop tools to overcome difficulties. We use evidence-based therapies that suit the developmental needs of the child.

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Children and Adolescents may visit us to...

develop self advocacy skills

learn about their neurotype, strengths, needs

build self awareness

improve emotion regulation skills

manage anxiety

improve self-esteem and confidence

cope with grief and loss

adjust to changes in family circumstances

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BEHAVIOURAL/ PARENTAL SUPPORT

We work on supporting parents and educators to understand child and brain development, diagnosis and presentation of the child, functions of behaviours and collaborative problem solving underpinned by strong scientific evidence. 

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Families may visit us to...

guide behavioural concerns

improve emotion regulation skills

manage anxiety

address school refusal

cope with grief and loss

adjust to changes in family circumstances

address toileting or eating issues