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Why is a Cognitive Assessment (WISC 5 or WAIS 4) is important when investigating Specific Learning Difficulties? – Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia

by cairnsfamilyther | Sep 16, 2025 | ADHD, Assessments, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, NDIS, Parent Education, Specific learning difficulties, Uncategorized

A Cognitive Assessment using instruments like the WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition) or the WAIS-IV (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition) is a crucial part of investigating Specific Learning Difficulties (SLDs). These...

Functional Capacity Assessment – Psychological or Psychosocial

by cairnsfamilyther | Jun 5, 2025 | Assessments, NDIS, Uncategorized

What Is a Psychological or Psychosocial Functional Capacity Assessment? A psychosocial FCA is a structured evaluation of how a person’s mental health condition or psychosocial disability impacts their ability to perform daily activities. Unlike generic assessments, it...

ADHD and Autism Assessments Cairns

by cairnsfamilyther | Jun 5, 2025 | ADHD, Assessments, Autism, NDIS, Uncategorized

Cairns Psychological Assessment The Importance of Quality Assessments for ADHD and Autism In today’s world, awareness and understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions like Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have grown...

NDIS Psychologist: Can your NDIS plan be used for Psychology?

by cairnsfamilyther | Feb 21, 2024 | ADHD, Assessments, Autism, Behaviour Support, NDIS, Uncategorized

I have been told we cannot use the NDIS funds for Psychological support under therapeutic supports – is this correct? No it is not correct. Some participants are reporting that they must go to a GP and get a Mental Health Care plan and use this first for...

Executive Functioning: Why is it important?

by cairnsfamilyther | Feb 14, 2024 | ADHD, ADHD Coaching, Assessments, Behaviour Support, NDIS, Uncategorized

Did you know that children with strong executive functioning skills are better equipped to regulate their emotions manage their time, stay organized, and make sound decisions?Children with poor executive functioning skills are more likely to exhibit frequent uncontrolle...

Why is a Cognitive Assessment (WISC 5 or WAIS 4) is important when investigating Specific Learning Difficulties? – Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia

Functional Capacity Assessment – Psychological or Psychosocial

ADHD and Autism Assessments Cairns

NDIS Psychologist: Can your NDIS plan be used for Psychology?

Executive Functioning: Why is it important?

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Why is a Cognitive Assessment (WISC 5 or WAIS 4) is important when investigating Specific Learning Difficulties? – Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia

Functional Capacity Assessment – Psychological or Psychosocial

ADHD and Autism Assessments Cairns

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