Assessments
Assessments for children, teens and adults.
Psychologist assessments are used as part of a comprehensive evaluation to inform a range of diagnosis such as:
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
- Oppositional Defiance Disorders
- Conduct Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Anxiety Disorders
- Mood Disorders
Contact Us Below
Or Call: 1300 632 647
Assessments
Assessments for children, teens and adults.
Psychologist assessments are used as part of a comprehensive evaluation to inform a range of diagnosis such as:
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
- Oppositional Defiance Disorders
- Conduct Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Anxiety Disorders
- Mood Disorders
Comprehensive Assessments
Comprehensive assessments encompass a combination of psychological assessments for various purposes. They may determine whether a person is experiencing a mental health condition and the appropriate treatment plan. A variety of psychological tests and an initial interview to obtain relevant information may be included.
- Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2)
Our team of multidisciplinary therapists can administer your ADOS assessments, providing a recommendation report for you to give your psychiatrist in order to make a formal diagnosis.
- Wechsler Intelligence Scale (WISC-V)
Is an intelligence test that measures a children’s intellectual ability and five cognitive domains that impact performance.
- Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT-III)
Is a comprehensive, individually administered test for assessing the achievement of children, young people, and adults.
- Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence – 4th Edition (WPPSI-IV)
This tests measures cognitive development for preschoolers and young children.
- Conners Child and Adult (ADHD)
Assessment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder
- Vineland-3
Aids in diagnosing and classifying intellectual and developmental disabilities and other disorders such as autism, Asperger Syndrome, and developmental delays.
- Wechsler Adult Intellectual Scale (WAIS)
Is an advanced measure of cognitive ability for adults.
- WHO Disability Assessment (WHODAS)
Is an intelligence test that measures a children’s intellectual ability and five cognitive domains that impact performance.
- Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory – Computer Adaptive Test (PEDI-CAT)
This measures abilities in three functional domains: Daily Activities, Mobility and Social/Cognitive
- Wechsler Nonverbal Scale of Ability (WNV)
A non verbal measure of ability specially designed for culturally and linguistically diverse groups with low incidence disorders
If there is an assessment that is not listed on this page, please contact our team to see if our Psychologists can assist. 1300 632 647 or enquiries@mindcare.ybl.org.au.
What to expect on your first visit?
On your first appointment with one of our Psychologists, you or your clients will ask you about any concerns you would like to work on as your goals. Together or with a parent or guardian, you will then go through your history and why you have come to see a Psychologist. This session lasts for 60 mins in clinic, 45 minutes face to face and 15 minutes documentation and helps to provide a clear picture of what areas your child needs assistance with.
Our therapists tailor each appointment to their client’s needs; this initial appointment may suggest a variety of formal and /or informal assessments and clinical observations.
Following your assessment and diagnosis, our Psychologists will prepare a report if required, and a comprehensive therapy programme will be tailored for your needs and goals.
What to expect on your first visit?
On your first appointment with one of our Psychologists, you or your clients will ask you about any concerns you would like to work on as your goals. Together or with a parent or guardian, you will then go through your history and why you have come to see a Psychologist. This session lasts for 60 minutes in clinic, 45 minutes face to face and 15 minutes documentation and helps to provide a clear picture of what areas your child needs assistance with.
Our therapists tailor each appointment to their client’s needs; this initial appointment may suggest a variety of formal and /or informal assessments and clinical observations.
Following your assessment and diagnosis, our Psychologists will prepare a report if required, and a comprehensive therapy programme will be tailored for your needs and goals.
After an assessment
After an assessment is completed, a report including the assessment findings and their impacts on yourself or a loved one will be complied.
The assessment report will include recommendations and strategies that can be put into place in the person’s environment (school, home or work for example). Our therapists will also include recommendations for required therapeutic interventions.
Our therapists will discuss the findings of the report with you, and collaborate on your therapy goals.
After an assessment
After an assessment is completed, a report including the assessment findings and their impacts on yourself or a loved one will be complied.
The assessment report will include recommendations and strategies that can be put into place in the person’s environment (school, home or work for example). Our therapists will also include recommendations for required therapeutic interventions.
Our therapists will discuss the findings of the report with you, and collaborate on your therapy goals.
Ongoing therapy sessions
The number of sessions will depend on the assessment recommendations and your tailored programme.
Following your initial appointment, ongoing appointments for weekly or fortnightly sessions of 60 minutes will be recommended. This includes 45 minutes of face-to-face time and 15 minutes of documentation.
Therapy may be your own home, in our centre practicing activities and functional tasks or practicing what you have learnt out in the community.
Ongoing therapy sessions
The number of sessions will depend on the assessment recommendations and your tailored programme.
Following your initial appointment, ongoing appointments for weekly or fortnightly sessions of 60 minutes will be recommended. This includes 45 minutes of face-to-face time and 15 minutes of documentation.
Therapy may be your own home, in our centre practicing activities and functional tasks or practicing what you have learnt out in the community.
book your appointment
- 1300 632 647
- Ground Floor, 9 Maud Street Maroochydore, Q, 4558
- enquiries@mindcare.ybl.org.au