Psychological Assessments/Testing

Autism
ProMind is able to provide Autism assessments across the lifespan; from childhood through into adulthood.

Specific Learning Disorders
Helping to reveal Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Dysgraphia.

ADHD Assessments (Children and Adults)
Struggling to concentrate? Always losing things? Fidgety and difficulties being still? These might be some signs!

Intelligence testing
As part of entry to a gifted school or to identify an Intellectual Disability.

Personality Testing
Who am I? Why do I <insert behaviour here>?? Personality testing can help with self discovery and understanding yourself. Also great for job suitability.

Vocational Assessments/Career Guidance
Helping to find the a career path that makes your heart sing. Let’s face it – we spend so much of our lives at work. Make sure you get it right!
Also often used as part of Return to Work insurance plans and can be done via video call and online testing.

We understand that assessments can be an investment, which is why we offer some complimentary screening for some assessments.

If moving forward with the assessment, fees depend on the assessment/s required. Ring us to discuss.

Autism Assessments

Autism (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterised by difficulties in social interaction, communication and repetitive behaviours. The diagnosis of Autism is made by an experienced and trained professional, for example, a psychologist or paediatrician.

At ProMind Psychology, we are neuroaffirming practitioners. This means that your psychologist will consider and highlight your child/your strengths. We aim to provide a positive experience throughout the process.

What are some of the signs of Autism?

Developmental delay
Communication differences
Difficulties with changes in routine/repetitive behaviours
Challenges with social norms (such as eye contact or physical contact/hugging)
Sensory seeking
Sensory avoidant

We accept private or NDIS clients who are self or plan managed.

To find out more, or for a free screener for individuals aged 6 and over, please ring us on 81667566

Psycho-educational Assessments

Struggling at school is no fun at all. And it’s not fair!

If your child needs extra support at school don’t let them miss out! Psycho-educational Assessments can help uncover learning disorders such as Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Dysgraphia. Even better, it will help teachers and educators understand what’s going on and how they can help make the whole schooling experience work for your child.

These assessments can also provide the official verification that children with an intellectual disability need to access the help and funding they need. Some common clues your child may need assessing are:

Not reaching their academic potential
Falling behind their classmates despite extra help
Teacher expressing concerns about their learning
Slow to learn letters-sound combinations
Mixes up letters or jumbles sentences
Spelling or reading the same word differently in one piece of writing
Resists reading and writing tasks or shows behavioural difficulties when asked to do so
Extremely tired at the end of the school day
Having trouble remembering multiple instructions
Disorganised

Private Health may be claimed (depending on your cover).

To get in touch if you have any questions or ring 8166 7566 to book!

ADHD Assessments

Can’t find your car keys or your spare set and your partner won’t lend you theirs because you’ll probably lose those as well?

Forgetting what you’re doing – in the middle of having a shower?

Half way through a conversation, when you start thinking about what you’re having for dinner and forget what you’re talking about?

Always running late even when you leave 10 minutes early? Yep – sounds like you might have ADHD!

ProMind Psychology provides assessment for Children and Adults for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).

About Adult ADHD

ADHD presents differently in adults compared to children. Adults tend to find ways of coping to buffer the symptoms. For example, do you have endless to-do lists, organisation apps and multiple alarms set on your phone? When really it feels as if your mind feels is a car radio set to ‘scan’ all the stations. You hear clips of music and, before you can get into one particular song, it changes to the next station.

How does it work?

Step 1: The Chat:

We always recommend having a chat with your General Practitioner. It is always important to talk to your GP if you have any health concerns. However, a GP referral is NOT required to book an ADHD Assessment.

Step 2: Contact Us:

Contact our team on P: (08) 8166 7566 or contact us via [email protected]. We are happy to send out a free ‘screener’ questionnaire that will help determine whether going ahead with a formal assessment is advisable.

Step 3: Clinical Interview Session

If the complimentary screener questionnaire indicates symptoms of ADHD, we can organise an assessment. During the first part of this assessment, your psychologist will use a structured evidence-based interview to go through your concerns, abilities, strengths, difficulties/challenges and developmental history.

Step 4: Assessment

Following the interview, your psychologist will email 2 clinical assessments to complete in your own time.

We will also need the name and email of someone who knows you well to also complete the assessment (ie., a parent, sibling or partner). Again this is sent via email.

Step 5: The Report & Feedback

Your psychologist will then go through the assessment results and write a report, ready for the feedback session.

The feedback session will be scheduled approximately 2-3 weeks after completion of the assessment. In this session, your psychologist go through the assessment results and recommendations. At ProMind we are known for our ability to use easy to understand language to help you understand what the results mean. Following this appointment, we will email you a copy of the report within a week.

Step 6: Access to our Consultant Psychiatrist

If you meet criteria for ADHD, we can offer an additional appointment with our Consultant Psychiatrist if you wish to discuss medication options. You will need a referral from your GP for this appointment.

Will I Receive a Formal Diagnosis of Adult ADHD?

Yes. However, to access medication, you need to see a Psychiatrist. Your assessment at ProMind will provide you with a report which includes whether you meet the DSM5 criteria for Adult ADHD diagnosis. Our reports can be reviewed by a Psychiatrist who may confirm diagnosis and discuss medication where appropriate.
Often, adults are looking for an ADHD Assessment to help them understand themselves and make sense of what’s going on. Often we hear, “Oh thank god! Now I can explain to my family and friends what’s going on!” Then, once you understand your “ADHD superpowers” you can learn how to make the changes to improve performance and success in their daily lives.

How much will it cost?

You can also claim on private health as it is a diagnostic assessment. Check your cover. There are no available Medicare rebates at this time.

How do I book?

Booking your appointment is easy, call us on our Assessments booking line: (08) 8166 7568, or email us on [email protected]

What are common symptoms of Adult ADHD?

Carelessness and lack of attention to detail
Continually starting new tasks before finishing old ones
Poor organisational skills
Inability to focus or prioritise
Continually losing or misplacing things
Forgetfulness
Restlessness and edginess
Difficulty keeping quiet, and speaking out of turn
Blurting out responses and often interrupting others
Mood swings, irritability and short temper
Inability to deal with stress
Extreme impatience

About Child ADHD

Does your child have the attention of a gold fish? Do they forget their own name but remember every word to their favourite song? More energy that a pack of wild monkeys at a banana party? Interrupt you more than a telemarketer during dinner? Constantly losing things even when you remind them not to forget them!?

If this sounds like your little treasure? Read on!

How does it work?

Step 1: The Chat:

We always recommend having a chat with your General Practitioner or Paediatrician first. It is always important to talk to your doctor if you have any health concerns. However, a referral is NOT required to book an ADHD Assessment for your child.

Step 2: Contact Us:

Contact our team on P: (08) 8166 7568 or contact us via [email protected]. Our team will ask you some questions to determine whether an assessment sounds right. If you’re not 100% sure we can send you a free ‘screener’ assessment for individuals aged 6 years and up.

Step 3: Interview with parents/guardians

If it looks like your child might have symptoms of ADHD, we can organise an assessment. During the first part of this assessment, your psychologist will go through a developmental questionnaire we will have sent to you before the interview. They will ask a variety of questions to formulate their hypothesis.

Step 4: Assessment part 1

Following the interview, the psychologist will begin with a face to face Intellectual Assessment. This takes around 1-1.5 hours.

Assessment part 2

Following this, your psychologist will email questionnaires to both yourself and a teacher/educator who knows your child.

Step 5: The Report & Feedback

Your psychologist will then go through the assessment results and write a report, ready for the feedback session.

Following this appointment, we will email you a copy of the report.

Will My Child Receive a Formal Diagnosis of ADHD?

Yes! We do provide formal diagnoses for ADHD. However, if you wish to access medication, you will need to see a Paediatrician or Child Psychiatrist. Your assessment at ProMind will provide you with a report which includes whether you meet the DSM5 criteria for an ADHD diagnosis. Our reports can be reviewed by a Child Psychiatrist or Paediatrician to confirm the diagnosis and discuss medication/treatment where appropriate.
Often, children and teens are looking for an ADHD Assessment to help them understand themselves and make sense of what’s going on. It can help with schooling for recommendations, accommodations and adjustments and also help guide therapy and treatment.

How much will it cost?

Prices can vary depending on your needs and referral. Ring us to discuss. You can also claim private health if you have the cover, as it is a diagnostic assessment. There are no available Medicare rebates.

How do I book?

Booking your appointment is easy, call us on our Assessments booking line: 81667566, or email us on [email protected]

What are common symptoms of Child ADHD?

Difficulty paying close attention to details and making careless errors
Appears not to listen
Having difficulty following through on instructions
Easily distracted
Forgetting to do daily activities
Fidgety and difficulty staying seated
Talks too much
Blurts out answers
Difficulty waiting his/her turn
Loses items needed, such as toys, pencils etc.
Impulsive behaviour and difficulty regulating emotions

Intellectual Assessment - Giftedness

Schools for gifted learners require specific criteria for eligibility to enrol. An essential component is a psychologist’s report following a cognitive ability test (intelligence testing).

In the Cognitive Ability category, most gifted schools criteria include;

A General Ability Index, Full Scale IQ score OR Nonverbal Index in the 97^th percentile or higher
OR at least two of the following:
- Verbal Comprehension in the 97^th percentile or higher.
- Visual Spatial in the 97^th percentile or higher.
- Fluid Reasoning in the 97^th percentile or higher.

ProMind Psychology have many years of experience providing intellectual assessments for children from the age of 4 years and up. We use gold standard testing; the Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children – 5th Edition (WISC V) and can provide the information and report your child needs for entry into gifted schools.

There are many potential signs of an intellectually gifted child, and it’s important to keep in mind that not all gifted children will exhibit every one of these traits. Here are ten possible signs to look out for:

Early Developmental Milestones: Gifted children may reach developmental milestones such as walking, talking, and reading at an earlier age than their peers.
Exceptional Memory: Gifted children may have an exceptional memory and be able to recall and retain vast amounts of information.
Advanced Language Abilities: Gifted children may have a rich vocabulary, use complex sentence structures, and demonstrate an early interest in reading and writing.
Curiosity and Love of Learning: Gifted children may ask a lot of questions and show a strong interest in learning about a wide variety of topics.
Creativity and Imagination: Gifted children may demonstrate a high level of creativity and imagination, showing a talent for coming up with new and original ideas.
Problem-Solving Skills: Gifted children may be able to solve complex problems and puzzles at an early age, demonstrating strong reasoning and critical thinking skills.
Advanced Mathematical Abilities: Gifted children may demonstrate an early talent for mathematics, with a deep understanding of complex concepts and the ability to perform calculations quickly and accurately.
High Levels of Focus and Concentration: Gifted children may be able to concentrate for extended periods of time and become completely absorbed in tasks that interest them.
Emotional Sensitivity and Empathy: Gifted children may be highly sensitive to the emotions of others and may show a strong ability to empathize with others.
Advanced Intellectual Ability: Gifted children may demonstrate exceptional intellectual abilities, performing at a much higher level than their peers in a wide range of cognitive domains.

Vocational Assessments/Career Guidance

How much of our lives do we spend at work? A lot!

In fact, on average we spend 90,000 hours of our lives at work – that’s a third! And even worse – a recent poll found that over half of Aussies don’t enjoy their jobs! That’s why making sure you’re following the right path is so important from the get-go.

A Vocational Assessment does just that. It includes an intelligence test, personality assessment, aptitudes questionnaire and an interview, with a comprehensive report at the end. Vocational Assessments are often common for students in high school, but can also often be used as part of a Return to Work program, when an individual needs to find a different job due to a workplace injury.

Well worth the investment.

Personality Assessments

A personality assessment helps to explore the, “Who am I?” and “Why do I <insert behaviour here>”.

It’s based on the Big 5 Personality Factor with a great acronym of OCEAN. The test works out where you sit on a scale for 5 different factors. They are:

Openness
Conscientiousness
Extraversion
Agreeableness
Neuroticism

Want to learn more about yourself? This is a good start.