Adult Assessments at WPS
Adult psychological assessments help provide insight into various aspects of an individuals personality, cognitive abilities and overall functioning. Psychological assessments provide person-centered support by identifying ways people think, feel, behave and react. This will overall provide awareness for the individual and allow the psychologist to provide ongoing strategies and recommendations.
Our psychologists are trained and experienced in conducting the below assessments:
Cognitive Assessments
Cognitive Assessments help identify declines in cognition and whether someone has impairments in learning capabilities, also known as cognitive impairment. Cognitive Assessments can help detect both strengths and weaknesses in cognitive capabilities as well as providing recommendations and effective strategies to help support the individual. Symptoms in cognitive impairments may include:
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Difficulty recalling events or forgetting things often
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Losing your train of thought
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Difficulty in communicating with others
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Finding it hard to make decisions, finish a task or follow instructions
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Assessments
An ADHD Assessment will help diagnose individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that can assess symptoms of:
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Impulsivity
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Hyperactivity
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Distractedness
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Lack of focus
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Challenges in completing tasks
Our psychologists are experienced and trained in conducting formal ADHD assessments however, further diagnosis and medication management may be required from a psychiatrist.
WPS provide ADHD assessments using psychometric evaluation, reliable measures and utilise standardised testing materials.
Both child and adult ADHD assessments now available.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessments
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex developmental condition which can involve persistent communication challenges, restricted interests and repetitive behaviour. Autism Assessment’s can help determine an individual’s strength, challenges and support needs which can lead to a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder whilst providing appropriate interventions.
Autism Assessments at WPS will be conducted by a psychologist and a speech pathologist.
WPS offer fully comprehensive ASD Assessments which include the following:
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Clinical interview
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Pragmatics profile screener (conducted by speech pathologist)
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Language assessment (conducted by speech pathologist)
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Cognitive assessment (conducted by psychologist)
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ADOS-2 (autism assessment, conducted by psychologist & speech pathologist)
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Screeners (Vineland, Autism Spectrum Rating Scale)
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Feedback session
WPS offer ASD assessments for both children and adults.
What to expect?
You will be expected to attend in-person for our assessments at 2 Exford Road Melton South.
You will be assessed by our psychologist and will be offered a feedback session prior to receiving your report.
Please note; further diagnosis and medication management may be required by a psychiatrist. Psychologists cannot prescribe or manage medication.
Available Clinicians?
Contact reception for a current list of clinicians available.
This may vary depending on assessment type.
How to book?
To enquire about an assessment at WPS, please contact our reception staff on 9746 8088, email us at reception@wpsychology.com or, send your enquiry using our online form below.