ADHD and autism assessments for adults in sydney

Adult Assessments

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  • ADHD Assessments

    Comprehensive evaluations for adults to identify ADHD focus on understanding how attention, impulse control, and hyperactivity may be affecting their life. These evaluations include observations, as well as feedback from family members and other relevant sources. By examining behaviour across various settings, a clearer understanding of needs is gained, allowing for more effective support strategies.

    What’s Included:

    • Clinical interviews

    • Cognitive testing 

    • Detailed reports with actionable recommendations

    Learn more about ADHD in our blog (link to clog category “adhd”)

    Autism Assessments 

    Comprehensive evaluations for adults to identify autism focus on understanding how communication, social interaction, and behaviour patterns may be impacting their life. These evaluations include observations, as well as feedback from family members and other relevant sources. By examining behavior across various settings, a clearer understanding of individual needs is gained, enabling more effective support strategies. 

    What’s Included:

    • Clinical interviews: In-depth discussions to gather developmental history and explore current concerns.

    • Behavioral observations: Structured tasks to evaluate social interaction, communication, and restricted or repetitive behaviors.

    Detailed reports with actionable recommendations: A summary of findings with tailored strategies to support social, communication, and adaptive skills development.

  • WAIS-V

    The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fifth Edition (WAIS-V), is an assessment used to measure an adult’s cognitive abilities. It evaluates areas such as verbal comprehension, reasoning, memory, and processing speed.

    Through subtests like vocabulary, arithmetic, and block design, the WAIS-V provides an overall IQ score as well as individual scores in these key areas.

    The WAIS-V is used to:

    • Identify strengths and weaknesses: It helps to understand an individual’s cognitive profile, highlighting areas of strength and areas requiring support.

    • Support diagnoses: It can assist in identifying conditions like learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or other cognitive challenges.

    • Inform interventions and planning: The results guide personalized strategies for education, career planning, or therapy, tailored to the individual’s unique needs.

    • Track cognitive changes: The WAIS-V offers insights into intellectual development over time, which can be helpful in evaluating progress or the impact of interventions.

    Overall, the WAIS-V is a valuable tool for gaining a deeper understanding of an individual’s intellectual abilities, supporting their personal and professional growth.

    Why Choose Us for Assessments?
    We provide clear insights and tailored strategies to support educational and developmental growth.

  • Tailored for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants, we offer:

    • Behavioural and Psychological assessments and Reports for NDIS eligibility and plan reviews

    • Positive behaviour support plans

    Comprehensive NDIS assessments and support plans are tailored to provide individuals with the necessary insights and strategies to maximise their participation and outcomes under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). These evaluations focus on understanding the individual's unique needs, strengths, and challenges to create tailored, effective assessment and support plans that promote independence and well-being.

    What’s Included:

    • Behavioural assessments: Detailed evaluations to identify patterns of behavior, triggers, and how these behaviors may impact daily life and participation in various activities. These assessments may include observations, clinical interviews, and feedback from family, caregivers, and other support staff.

    • Psychological assessments: Comprehensive assessments to understand cognitive, emotional, and psychological factors affecting the individual. These may include tests of intellectual functioning, social skills, and emotional regulation.

    • Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans: Person-centered plans that focus on promoting positive behaviors and reducing challenging behaviors through proactive strategies. These plans emphasize skill development, teaching new behaviors, and creating supportive environments that encourage positive engagement and independence.

  • Our specialised medico legal assessments include:

    • Psychological Functional Assessments: Evaluating psychological capacity, and functioning as it relates to a client's ability to return to work and engage in daily activities.

    • Vocational Earning Capacity Assessments: is a formal evaluation to determine an individual’s ability to earn income following an injury, their vocational capacity, whether they can return to their pre-injury occupation, and what alternatives are available.