Assessment Services

Veridian Psychology provides a range of comprehensive high quality assessments for children and young people from the ages of 5 years.

We provide assessments for:

Autism
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Intellectual developmental disorder (intellectual disability)
Academic and learning challenges
Specific learning disorders (dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia).

How does the assessment process work?

Veridian Psychology Assessments consist of an initial interview (with the parent/carer only in the case of child assessments), follow-up with assessments sessions with the child or young person, and a feedback session to discuss the findings of the assessment and recommendation. The number and length of sessions required for a particular assessment will vary depending on the query.

A comprehensive report is provided at the feedback session which will include recommendations. You can then provide the comprehensive report to other relevant parties, e.g., Paediatrician, Psychiatrist, and school staff. The report can also be used to support with an NDIS application, where relevant. Aisling can assist with an initial NDIS application if required.

Aisling is trained and skilled in the administration and interpretation of a wide range of assessment measures such as:

Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2)
Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum, Second Edition (MIGDAS-2)
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition (WISC-V)
Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Third Edition (WIAT-3)

When conducting assessments for Autism and ADHD, it is important to also assess for mental health conditions that may co-occur with these presentations, such as anxiety, depression, OCD, etc. As a Clinical Psychologist, Aisling is experienced in the assessment and diagnosis of a range of mental health conditions. It is important that these co-occurring conditions are identified so the individual can receive appropriate supports.