A comprehensive clinical assessment is made up of different types of psychometric assessments that measure mental capabilities, cognitive strengths, and behavioural styles. Children and adolescents are referred for difficulties with learning, behaviours, concentration, attention, anxiety, childhood trauma, eating disorders, and stress related symptoms. Clinical assessments are individually designed to address the issues and questions that are most relevant and may be impacting on individuals personally, academically or in occupational contexts.

 

Assessments may address a range of issues, including:

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• Cognitive functioning

• Neurodevelopmental issues (Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, sensory issues)

• Behaviour issues

• Adaptive Functioning

• Memory Difficulties

• Executive functioning

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There are generally four parts to the assessment process. The clinical Interview involves an initial meeting to discuss learning, educational, performance, and/or developmental concerns. This provides an opportunity for the psychologist to clearly understand why the assessment is being sought and what its purpose is. The number of sessions will depend on the complexity of difficulties, what information is required to answer referral questions, the ability to focus on assessment tasks, and whether recent relevant assessment results are available. Testing during these sessions may include but is not limited to assessment of cognitive functioning, social development, adaptive functioning, academics, memory, attention/concentration, organisation/planning, expressive language, and/or reading skills. 

 

A feedback meeting is conducted to discuss the results of the assessment, implications and meaning of the results, as well as recommendations for support, further assessment, or follow-up therapy or intervention. At the feedback session you are provided with a written report that integrates assessment findings, addresses referral questions, and outlines any recommendations for support, further assessment, or follow-up therapy or intervention.