The referral pathways guide
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From ADHD and autism to memory, IQ and medico-legal reports: comprehensive psychological assessments with a plain-language feedback session and a report you actually own.
When you need more than a conversation.
Sometimes the next step depends on knowing exactly what's going on, whether for you, your GP, a school, an employer or a court.
- You've wondered about ADHD or autism for years and want a definitive answer.
- A parent, teacher or GP has suggested testing for your child's learning or attention.
- Memory or thinking has changed, whether after an injury, an illness, or gradually.
- A lawyer, insurer or employer needs a formal psychological report.
- Treatment isn't landing, and a clearer diagnostic picture would change the plan.
- You're making a big study or career decision and want objective data to guide it.
A report isn't a label. It's an explanation, and a tool. Whatever the finding, you'll leave knowing what it means and what to do next.
Every kind of clarity.
Every assessment is quoted in writing before you commit, and every one ends the same way: a comprehensive report and a feedback session that explains it in plain language.
ADHD assessment
Validated diagnostic interviews and rating scales for adults and teenagers from 13, with clear next steps whatever the outcome.
Autism assessment
Comprehensive autism assessment using standardised, validated tools, with a strengths-based lens and no assumptions.
Clinical assessment
Comprehensive psychological evaluation for diagnosis and treatment planning: a clear starting point for care.
Cognitive & IQ testing
Standardised measures of intellectual ability, learning profile and aptitude, for school, study, work and self-understanding.
Memory assessment
Standardised testing to identify cognitive change and memory function. Often it is the first clear picture after a worrying year.
Neuropsychological
In-depth analysis of brain function and cognition after injury, illness, or when something has changed.
Personality testing
Insight into traits, patterns and how you relate to the world. Useful clinically and personally.
Medico-legal reports
Psychological evaluations and reports for legal and insurance purposes. Not forensic or family-law reports.
Aptitude & vocational
Career-direction, study and vocational testing to clarify strengths, interests and the pathways that suit you best.
Comprehensive mental health
A detailed diagnostic assessment that draws the full picture together, for complex presentations, second opinions or treatment planning.
More specific assessments
- Academic strengths and weaknesses
- Adaptive behaviour testing
- Mental health assessment
- Psychopathology and diagnostic clarification
- Cognitive suitability to driving
- Executive functioning assessment
- NDIS functional capacity assessment
- IQ + academic achievement
- ADHD + adaptive functioning
- Health and rehabilitation assessment
Not sure which assessment fits? Call us on 1300 084 200 and describe what's going on. We'll tell you plainly what's needed, and what isn't.
Need a letter or a report, for example for NDIS, Centrelink, a university or housing? Request a report
Which assessment do you need?
Choose one, or several. Assessments are often combined: a learning question usually needs cognitive and academic testing, and NDIS or DSP evidence usually needs cognitive and adaptive. We will confirm the right combination with you before quoting.
Fees for each assessment are on our fees page. See fees
Booking for someone else, or need the report by a date? Send an assessment request.
The tests we use.
The standardised tests used across our assessments. Your psychologist chooses the ones that fit your questions.
DIVA-5
Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in adults, third edition
Ages: 18 and over
A structured interview about ADHD traits in childhood and adulthood, and how they affect daily life.
Conners 4®
Conners 4th Edition™
Ages: 6 to 18
Rating scales from the young person, a parent and a teacher about attention, activity and impulsivity.
Conners CBRS
Conners Comprehensive Behavior Rating Scales™
Ages: 6 to 18
Rating scales from the young person, a parent and a teacher about behaviour, emotions and school.
ADOS-2
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition
Ages: 12 months to adult
Structured activities and conversation to observe communication and social interaction.
ADI-R
Autism Diagnostic Interview, Revised
Ages: Children and adults
An in-depth interview with a parent or carer about early development and everyday behaviour.
ABAS®-3
Adaptive Behavior Assessment System, Third Edition
Ages: Birth to 89
Rating forms about everyday skills: communication, self-care, social and practical living.
WISC®-V A&NZ
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children®, Fifth Edition, Australian and New Zealand
Ages: 6 to 16
Verbal understanding, visual-spatial skills, reasoning, working memory and processing speed.
WAIS®-5 A&NZ
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale®, Fifth Edition, Australian and New Zealand
Ages: 16 to 90
Verbal understanding, visual-spatial skills, reasoning, working memory and processing speed.
WIAT®-III A&NZ
Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Third Edition, Australian and New Zealand
Ages: 4 to 50
Reading, writing, spelling, maths and spoken language skills.
WMS®-5 A&NZ
Wechsler Memory Scale®, Fifth Edition, Australian and New Zealand
Ages: 16 to 90
How well new things you hear and see are learned and recalled, straight away and later.
PAI® Plus
Personality Assessment Inventory Plus
Ages: 18 and over
A questionnaire about personality and a wide range of emotional and mental health concerns.
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Your assessment, step by step.
You'll always know what's next.
- 1
Intake & history
We start with your story: developmental history, school and work, and what prompted you to seek answers. Questionnaires are sent ahead of time.
- 2
Testing sessions
Structured interviews and standardised tests, conducted over one or more sessions. It's not an exam, and there are no trick questions.
- 3
Report & feedback
You receive a written report and a feedback session that explains what it means and what to do next.
Know your costs before you start.
Assessments are quoted in full and in writing before you commit. Depending on your situation, NDIS, DVA or an insurer may fund yours, and we'll talk you through it.
See fees- Medicare: a Mental Health Treatment Plan doesn’t cover assessment. The exception, item 82000, applies to some people under 25 with a complex neurodevelopmental disorder or eligible disability, on referral. Ask us whether it applies to you.
- NDIS, DVA, Workers Comp & CTP: usually no out-of-pocket cost when approved.
- Private health: claim through your extras cover, with no referral needed.
Who carries out your assessment.
Bülent Ada
Principal Psychologist & Director
English · Turkish
Sijal Ansari
Clinical Psychologist
English · Hindi · Urdu
Robert Ruane
Clinical Neuropsychologist
English
Mohan Shankarappa
Clinical Psychologist
English · Hindi · Kannada
Shahim Ahmad
Clinical Psychologist
English
Irfan Yigit
Senior Consultant Psychologist
English · Turkish
Things people ask before booking.
Do I need a referral for an assessment?
How long does an assessment take?
Is telehealth as good as coming in?
Who can use the report?
Is the assessment itself confidential?
The clarity you need, in writing.
Tell us what you’re trying to understand and we’ll point you to the right assessment, with the cost quoted clearly before you commit.
