Psychology services for ages 3 - 25
Assessments
We offer a variety of different assessments at Seven Hats Psychology to investigate concerns that present in young people, including; learning and academic challenges, cognitive abilities, developmental difficulties, and behavioural and emotional presentations. Getting an assessment done with us can assist in learning more about yourself or your child, uncovering a specific diagnosis, receiving targeted strategies to assist you with targeting any areas of challenge uncovered.
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If you are unsure of what assessment maybe the most beneficial for your needs, we can arrange a free 30-minute consult to help you navigate the different assessments and what information they provide. If you are certain of the assessment you need, we can begin our three stage process in completing assessments.
Stage 1: Parent interview
This interview usually takes 1 hour and the assessing psychologist will go through relevant questions as well as collecting background information. This interview does not require the child to be present and is done between the parents / guardian. At the end of this stage, we will have confirmed the necessary assessments needed and will be looking at booking in for stage 2.
Stage 2: Conducting the assessment
The clinic will organise a time to complete the necessary assessments identified in stage 1. Most assessments are completed at our clinic in Preston and each assessment usually takes 2 hours. If more sessions are needed to completed the identified assessments, further sessions will be booked at no extra costs.
Stage 3: Feedback session
Once all the necessary data has been collected from stages 1 and 2, the assessing psychologist will complete a comprehensive report which will detail the findings. A feedback session will be organised with parents / guardians once the report is ready. During this session, the assessing psychologist will go through the results and answer any questions you may have. You will not receive the results before the feedback session to avoid misinterpreting anything but a hard and digital copy of the report will be given to you on the day of the feedback session to take home.
Costs
Our prices range depending on the nature of the assessment you or your child needs. Costs start from $750 and going up to $4500 for more complex assessments involving investigating a wide range of concerns. The final quote will be discussed with you after your parent session meeting with the assessing psychologist.
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A discount of up to 40% can be applied to some assessment if you choose to work with one of the provisional psychologists to complete the assessment. Our provisional psychologists are in their final year placement at university so have had past experience. All planning and reports by provisional psychologists are supervised and reviewed by our principal psychologist to ensure best practice and accuracy.
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Contact us to with your questions or to discuss options.
You can find descriptions of some of our common assessment tools below.
Academic Achievement Assessments
WIAT-III
An academic achievement assessment measures a student’s abilities across multiple academic areas including reading, writing, mathematics, oral expression and listening comprehension. It is usually conducted in conjunction with a cognitive assessment to provide a comprehensive educational assessment.
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Academic Achievement assessment results can be used to:
Provide insight into academic strengths and weaknesses, helping in planning intervention and support for identified difficulties.
Investigate the presence of a specific learning disorder, and to assist in the development of individual learning plans and targeted learning interventions.
ADHD/ADD and Associated Difficulties Assessment
Conners 3rd Edition
Assessing for ADHD, ADD and associated difficulties, involves investigating an individual’s past history and current presentation of behaviours across multiple environments. A combination of diagnostic interview, behavioural observations and parent, teacher and self-reports are used to provide insight into the individual’s presenting challenging behaviours.
Assessing social, emotional and behavioural difficulties
BASC-3, CBCL, TRF
An overall assessment of an individual’s social, emotional, and behavioural concerns provides insight into a range of areas of potential difficulty. This allows for the identification of particular areas that may need therapeutic support. This is particularly useful in situations where multiple concerns have been raised and broader exploration is required. Some areas investigated in a general social, emotional and behavioural assessments include anxiety, depression, aggression, conduct problems, and adaptive behaviours. Parent, teacher, psychologist observations, and the individual’s own personal insights are included in providing a snap shot of potential areas of concern.
Observational Assessments
Functional Behavioural Analysis
Psychologists often conduct classroom observational assessments on students who are presenting with a range of challenging behaviours within the school setting. Such assessments help to provide the student, parents, educational staff and other supporting health professionals with more detailed information in regards to the student’s behaviour. An observational assessment will often include a detailed Functional Behavioural Analysis, as well as recommendations to assist the student with any identified challenges.
Cognitive Assessments
WISC-V, WPPSI-IV, WAIS-IV
A cognitive assessment provides insight into a person’s intellectual abilities across a range of different areas, including; verbal comprehension, fluid reasoning, visual spatial processing, working memory and processing speed.
Completing a cognitive assessment creates a profile of a person’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses, and is useful for gaining insight into an individual’s learning.
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Cognitive assessment results can be used to:
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Support school funding applications
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Identify factors that may impact a student’s learning within the classroom which can be used to develop individualised learning plans
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Help with investigating the presence of intellectual disabilities or giftedness.
Academic Achievement Assessments
WIAT-III, CTOPP2
An academic achievement assessment measures a student’s abilities across multiple academic areas including reading, writing, mathematics, oral expression and listening comprehension. It is usually conducted in conjunction with a cognitive assessment to provide a comprehensive educational assessment.
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Academic Achievement assessment results can be used to:
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Provide insight into academic strengths and weaknesses, helping in planning intervention and support for identified difficulties.
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Investigate the presence of a specific learning disorder, and to assist in the development of individual learning plans and targeted learning interventions.
ADHD and Associated Difficulties Assessment
Conners4, Young DIVA5, DIVA5
Assessing for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and associated difficulties involves investigating an individual’s past history and current presentation of behaviours across multiple environments. A combination of diagnostic interview, behavioural observations and parent, teacher and self-reports are used to provide insight into the individual’s presenting challenging behaviours.
Assessing social, emotional and behavioural difficulties
BASC-3, CBCL, TRF, Vineland-3
An overall assessment of an individual’s social, emotional, and behavioural concerns provides insight into a range of areas of potential difficulty. This allows for the identification of particular areas that may need therapeutic support. This is particularly useful in situations where multiple concerns have been raised and broader exploration is required. Some areas investigated in a general social, emotional and behavioural assessments include anxiety, depression, aggression, conduct problems, and adaptive behaviours. Parent, teacher, psychologist observations, and the individual’s own personal insights are included in providing a snap shot of potential areas of concern.
Autism Assessments
ADOS-2, CARS-2, ASRS, MIGDAS2
These assessments are used to help determine whether or not individuals meet diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder. These assessments involve gathering information from multiple sources to provide a comprehensive picture of the person. This can include a combination of diagnostic interviews, sensory-based interview, behavioural observations, parent and teacher interviews, obtaining their cognitive profile and adaptive functioning, as well as direct observation of the client by a trained Psychologist. The combination of assessment tools utilised will depend on the client's presentation. The assessment will provide insight into the individual's unique profile of strengths and differences and whether this lines up with those commonly seen in an autistic profile.
Seven Hats Psychology welcomes people from all walks of life, providing a safe inclusive environment for all.
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