Assessments
Our psychologist use a highly sophisticate psychometric tools to identifying developmental, psychological and learning disorders and provide evidence based treatments for common and or complex challenges. This may assist in diagnosis, treatment, provide relevant adjustments or modifications, assist in track of symptoms to gauge improvements, regression or change.
ADHD assessment for children and adults
An intake and developmental interview is undertaken followed by a screener. If indicated further psychometric questionnaires are undertaken and gathering of school data and health data. A verbal report or written report may be prepared to share the results. This may include recommended intervention options. Results from the assessment help to inform whether referral to a Paediatrician or psychiatrist is warranted for verification of ADHD. Also its to ensure that the most appropriate adjustments and accommodations in the classroom and intervention strategies are implemented.
Cognitive assessment
An intake and developmental interview is undertaken followed by an onsite assessment which usually take 90 minutes. Gathering of school data and health data and reports of previous professional treatments or assessments are collected. A verbal report or written report may be prepared to share the results including recommended intervention options.
This may be used to identify specific cognitive strengths or weakness or overall gifted or low functioning, intellectual disability.
Educational assessment for school age
An intake and developmental interview is undertaken followed by an onsite assessment which usually take 90 minutes. Gathering of school data, health data and reports of previous professional treatments or assessments are collected. A verbal report or written report may be prepared to share the results including recommended intervention options.
The option to have a psychological evaluation can be requested.
Also an educational assessment and a cognitive assessment can be explored together for a full psychoeducational assessment. This may be used to identify specific learning disorders in reading maths or writing or something other that may appear relevant during the assessment phase.
Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments (AARA)
What is AARA?
Queensland Curriculum Assessment Authority (QCAA) defines AARA as actions taken to minimise barriers for students whose disability, impairment, medical condition, or other circumstances may affect their ability to respond or participate in assessment. Students in Years 11 and 12 with a disability, impairment, medical condition, or other circumstances may be eligible for AARA. The possible types of AARA available depend on a student’s individual circumstances and the assessment task.
Some common AARA include providing:
Alternative exam conditions, e.g., extra time, rest breaks and/or separate venues
Alternative-format papers, e.g. A4 to A3 enlargement, black-and-white materials
Assistive technology, e.g., screen reader and speech recognition application, magnification application
A reader and/or scribe
Arrangements for examinations due to illness and/or misadventure
Depending on a student’s individual circumstances, required documentation may include:
A school statement
A student statement (optional)
A medical report
Evidence of a verified disability
Other relevant evidence such as teacher observations, results from standardised academic testing, and where the condition is not medical other relevant official documentation, e.g., police reports, official notices.
Process for AARA
A 1-hour meeting with parent and student
If testing has already been conducted, review and analysis of assessment reports
If necessary, An Adaptive functioning assessment to be completed
Correspondence with key school personnel
Completion of Confidential Medical Form
Assessment inquiry
Medico-Legal Reports
Child and Family Psychology does not offer reports for legal or insurance purposes. This is because we don’t have specialist knowledge, expertise, or training in this area. Therefore, we could not guarantee that a report would provide the desired outcome.
An important part of therapy is building strong relationships of trust and safety. Children may not feel comfortable sharing information with our psychologists if they know the information would be shared with a third party. We therefore focus our sessions (and resources) on the needs of the individuals who seek our support rather than other stakeholders.
Phone: 0401 741 170
Fax: (07) 4573 1168
Email: receptioncfp@gmail.com
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Address: 1-66 Daisy Rd, Manly West 4179, Brisbane, Queensland.
We acknowledge the traditional Custodians of the Wynnum Manly area, the Quandamooka, Turrbul and Yugerra Peoples and their Elders, the lands on which our office is located, and where we meet, work and learn. CFP recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.