ALL ROUND WELLNESS SUPPORT
Cairns Psychological Assessments
Gold Standard Assessments
Please note: Bookings are necessary for assessments below
** Medicare does not offer any rebates on sessions related to assessments
Cognitive Assessment (Intelligence)
.We offer cognitive assessments using Gold Standard Assessments.
What is cognitive testing? Cognitive testing checks for concerns with brain functions called “cognition.” Cognition includes thinking, learning, remembering, and using judgment and language. Problems with cognition are called “cognitive impairments”
Cognitive Assessments are usually required by pediatricians and psychiatrist’s to assess functions of the brain while undertaking the diagnostic process.
Common cognitive assessments include WPPSI-IV (younger children), WISC-V (Primary aged) or WAIS-IV (Adult) and Adaptive Behaviour – Vineland-3 or ABAS-3. These assessments provide a comprehensive overview of cognitive ability and adaptive behaviours.
Cognitive Testing (Intelligence)
WPPSI-IV, WISC-V or WAIS-IV / ABAS-3 or Vineland- Review of any previous reports or dcmentation
- Clinical Diagnostic Interview
- WPPSI-IV, WISC-V (primary aged) or WAIS-IV (Adults)
- Vineland or ABAS-3 (Behavioural)
- Scoring and Interpretation
- Feedback session to discuss results
- Comprehensive Clinical Report
ADHD / Behavioural Assessment (Children & Adolescents)
ADHD / Behavioural Assessments are used to identify symptoms of ADHD and behavioural concerns.
A structural clinical interview is conducted with Gold Standard rating scales such as Conners-4 (Parent & Teacher).
A comprehensive report is formulated and a feedback session is provided for parents and caregivers.
**Cognitive assessment can also be added for $400
ADHD / Behavioural (Child/ Adolescent)
Gold Standard Testing- Review of any previous reports or documentation
- Clinical Diagnostic Interview
- Conners-4 (Parent & Teacher)
- Vinelands of Basc-3
- Scoring & Interpretation
- Feedback Session
- Comprehensive Clinical Report
- **Cognitive assessment can be added for $400
- Learn More about ADHD & Assessments
ADHD (ADULT)
ADHD / Behavioural Assessments are used to identify symptoms of ADHD and behavioural concerns.
A structural clinical interview is conducted with Gold Standard rating scales such as CAARS-2
A comprehensive report is formulated and a feedback session is provided for parents and caregivers.
**Cognitive assessment can also be added for $400
ADHD / Behavioural (ADULT)
Gold Standard Testing- Review of any previous reports or documentation
- Clinical Diagnostic Interview
- CAARS-2 + other diagnostic tools
- ABAS-3
- Scoring & Interpretation
- Feedback Session
- Comprehensive Clinical Report
- **Cognitive assessment can be added for $400
- Learn More about ADHD & Assessments
Educational / Learning Disorder Assessment
An educational learning assessment provides insight to strengths and weakness’s with regards to academic achievement and cognitive ability. Used to assess learning disorders such as dyslexia (reading), dysgraphia (writing) and dyscaclia (maths).
Common assessments include WIAT-3
Educational / Learning Disorder Assessment
Review of Educational Documentation - WIAT-3- Review of any previous reports or documentation
- Clinical Diagnostic Interview
- Review of Educational Reports / Discussions with teachers
- WIAT 3 – Wechsler Individual Academic Test
- Scoring and Interpretation
- Feedback session to discuss results
- Comprehensive Report
- **ADHD testing can be added for $400
Autism Assessments
An Autism diagnostic assessment involves a comprehensive investigation of all aspects of behaviour, development and history to determine whether an individual meets the criteria for a diagnosis or if there is a differential explanation for presenting behaviours and diagnosis. Our Clinicians can assess children and adults.
Common assessments include MIGDAS, ADOS-2, ADI-R.
Autism Assessment
MIGDAS or ADOS-2, ADI-R (Child & Adult)- Review of any previous reports or dcmentation
- Clinical Intake Interview
- MIGDAS or ADOS-2, ADIR
- Scoring and Interpretation
- Feedback session to discuss results
- Comprehensive Report
- **ADHD assessment can be added for $400
- **Cognitive assessment can be added for $400
Other Assessments
Other Assessments are available and prices will be provided on request
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
Why choose Cairns Family Therapy?
We truly care!
At Cairns Family Therapy our team believes in building rapport and a connection with our clients. We ensure that we work together to take the pressure off you and your family, do the research, develop a plan and make improvements. We understand what it’s like to have these experiences, and want to take the pressure of you and your family with the best possible outcomes for you.
We tailor our services to meet your needs
We don’t just use an “off the shelf” rigid program or method, we tailor our services to help you any way that we can. We do the research and put together a plan that is tailored to you!
We provide best approach follow up care
We offer education and support for our little clients and their parents. With a practical and holistic approach, we put you in the best position to deal with life’s challenges.
QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU COMMIT?
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all practioners qualified?
Absolutely 100%. Our team consists of qualified Clinical Psychologists, Counsellors, Behaviour Support Practitioners, Emotion Coaches, Learning Difficulty Support, Art & Play Therapists. We also have a broad network of recommendations we can provide for Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy as well as Pediatricians and other specialists.
Will you keep all parties up to date?
Yes. With your consent, we will case manage everything for you and keep all parties up to date providing updates and information across your team.
Can you provide recommendations for other services?
Yes we can. We also have a broad network of recommendations we can provide for Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy, as well as Pediatricians and other specialists.
Are your services private & confidential?
Yes 100%. Your right to privacy and confidentiality is important to us. We will seek your consent before exchanging any information with any other parties.
LOCATION
Servicing North Queensland
Cairns, Townsville, Ingham, Innisfail, Atherton Tablelands, Port Douglas, Cooktown, Mt Isa, Weipa,
Remote Queensland
OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday: 7:30am-5:30pm
Saturday (By appointment)
Sunday: Closed
