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Child Autism Assessment
THIS PACKAGE IS COMPLETED FACE-TO-FACE IN SANDRINGHAM
The aim of the Child Autism assessment is to explore an individual's developmental profile and determine whether they meet diagnostic criteria for Autism. This package is suitable for children aged 6 to 18 years.
Young children who are diagnosed with autism are able to access the types of services that can significantly improve their everyday functioning and developmental pathway. Older children can also benefit as they can gain valuable information to strengthen their self-awareness and identity and access services to support their social-emotional wellbeing and coping skills and maximise their strengths.
Our Process
This assessment process carefully assesses your child in the following areas:
The child’s pattern of behaviour is compared against a set of criteria and characteristics of the disorder. Clinical observation and interviews with relatives are conducted to rule out potential causes including learning difficulties, oppositional issues, mood problems and medical conditions.
The Autism screening and other assessment measures are completed by the child and some family members who can provide a developmental and behavioural history. Medical, pediatric, or psychiatric information may be required for further diagnosis.
It includes:
For assessments requiring a clinical psychologist's endorsement for NDIS, please note that an additional fee will apply please contact reception team.
Is there a Medicare Rebate
Clients under 25 years of age who are referred for diagnostic assessment by a Pediatrician, GP or Qualified practitioner may be entitled to a Medicare rebate. The referral needs to state that the client has been referred for a service that will be covered by the item code 82000. The service must be provided to the patient individually and in person. Please contact Reception for further information.
Administration
If you need further information, our Team will be happy to answer your questions. They can be contacted by email at assessments@psychologymelbourne.com.au or call 1300 161 639 and press line 3.
Please note: Psychologists do not prescribe medication.
The purpose of psychological testing is to gain a better understanding of the person and establish whether a diagnosis of a psychiatric condition is warranted. It is important to remember that a psychiatric condition can be mild, moderate, or severe. A test also provides recommendations for treatment to help improve the person’s well-being. It is like a road map for future treatment.
Testing uses validated and reliable measures to gauge aspects of a person’s psychological or cognitive functioning. They may include questionnaires and surveys or a set of puzzles and activities to measure a person’s problem-solving ability or memory.
Psychological tests undergo rigorous standards to establish reliability and validity, usually over many years. In Australia psychologists are trained I the administration, interpretation and reporting of psychological tests.
Psychology Melbourne offers a range of cognitive and personality testing packages for adults and children. This includes Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Testing, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Testing, IQ Testing, Personality Testing, and Brain Health Testing for early symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Most psychological testing is administered by a psychologist and is a formal process that requires extensive training and expertise. Psychologists are the only professionals that are trained in administering and interpreting psychological tests.
Psychology Melbourne has a team of psychologists who are qualified and experienced in testing.
Psychological tests take a different amount of time to complete, depending on the complexity of the test. Some tests, such as the Personality test takes about 45 minutes, but other tests such as the IQ test can take up to 2 hours. You need to speak to our Client Services Team to discuss the length of the test you are interested in.
Once you have completed the test, you will commence your 3 consultations with test psychologist. Your psychologist will discuss the reasons for your testing, take a background history and explain your results to you. They will also make recommendations for future treatment.
If you are diagnosed with ADHD you may require medication. Psychologists cannot prescribe ADHD medication. This is a restricted medication that can only be prescribed by your GP after an assessment with a psychiatrist or paediatrician. If you are solely seeking medication for ADHD, a psychological report may not be required. However, it provides invaluable insights into understanding the condition and how to best manage it, including non-medication strategies. For medication prescriptions, please consult directly with a psychiatrist.
You may also choose to manage your ADHD without medication via Cognitive Behavioural therapy and other behavioural techniques.
Yes. Some tests, such as personality tests, can easily be done online so that you don’t have to leave home. We email you the link to the test you have chosen and when you have completed it, your results will be added to your file for your psychologist t oread and discuss with you.
We will then email you the video instructions prior to your appointment with your psychologist either on your phone, iPad, laptop or desktop if you have a camera for it. It is best to connect to the link at least 15 minutes before your session in case there are any problems. If you have any problems, contact reception on 1300 161 639 or email info@psychologymelbourne.com.au.
You should wait in the waiting room until your psychologist appears. If there is a problem, contact reception as above.
Some tests are more complex and require in-person or face-to-face administration. This allows the psychologist to observe the persons behaviour more closely, especially for children. For example, Child Autism and Child ADHD testing must be completed face-to-face, while Personality testing can be done online.
Our Client Services Team will be able to tell you whether the test you have chosen needs to be done in-person or online.
We have psychologists in various locations in Melbourne, including the CBD, Port Melbourne, Sandringham and Balwyn, who can do face-to-face testing for you. Call our Client Services Team on 1300 161 639 and they will be able to help identify the best location for you.
You may be required to do an online test prior to your first appointment with your psychologist. If this is required, you will be emailed instructions at the time of booking. These are straight forward and come with clear instructions. Results will be discussed during the consultations.
Before you first session it is a good idea to compile a history of your problems or issues and the reasons why you want the test. This can save a lot of time in the session and helps you be clearer when discussing your issues.
No, you don’t need a GP referral to book a psychological test. If you need the test for a legal or a funding organisation such as NDIS, you will need to speak to us beforehand.
For online testing, you first need to purchase the package you want from our SHOP. You can pay for this by VISA or MasterCard by calling our Client Services Team on 1300 161 639 or using our live Chat on the website. We have Afterpay available if you want to pay by instalments.
Once we receive your payment, Client services will contact you back to book in your test and arrange your appointments. The test may be sent to you online with clear instructions, or it may be done during one of your consultations.
Medicare does not provide rebates for Testing and Assessments.
The pricing of our psychological testing ranges from $800 - $2000 depending on the type of test you want. The pricing includes three clinical consultations, administration of the test, a a follow up Assessment report and recommendations for future actions.
Payments are required before we can book in your test appointments for you. You can do this on our shopping cart on the website or pay by credit card on the phone. Afterpay is available for paying by instalments.
We only accept payments from VISA or MasterCard online or by phone on 1300 161 639. We also have Afterpay available if you want to pay by instalments.
Yes you can! Afterpay allows you to split your purchases into four interest-free instalments, so you'll pay your first instalment at the time of purchase, and the remainder every fortnight. You can find your payment schedule in the Afterpay app and they will send you regular payment reminders. For more information about Afterpay, visit https://www.afterpay.com.
We do not provide an EFT option but we accept payments by VISA or MasterCard online or by phone on 1300 161 639, prior to the course commencement.
Our psychologists are registered as providers with Private Health Funds. Some funds will allow rebates for psychological testing services; however it is advisable to check with your specific fund to see if your 'extras cover' includes this and the amount of rebate. If you are eligible, you will have to pay the full cost of the test and we will send you a receipt for you to claim your rebate online.
Due to heavy demand for appointments, there may be long delays in rescheduling a session. When booking in your test, we work hard to make sure the appointments will work for you and we send you an Appointment Schedule so you can enter them into your personal calendar. We also send a reminder to you 3 days ahead for each appointment.
Cancellations of test packages will be charged a 10% admin fee.
Cancellation fees are charged as we have many people waiting for appointments and need to be able to offer any free appointments to others. A 50% cancellation fee is charged for cancellations within 48 hours of your appointment. Same day cancellations are charged at the full fee.
If you have to change an appointment, contact our Client Services Team on 1300 161 639 or use our live Chat on this website.
Cancellations of test packages will be charged a 10% admin fee.
