Psychological Assessments
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Psychological Assessments
What are Psychological Assessments?
Psychological assessments cover a broad range of assessments aimed to evaluate a person’s presentation, behaviour, mental health and cognition, and to identify suitable recommendations and services to improve their overall quality of life relative to these areas. Â
Psychological assessments are useful in determining a diagnosis, recommending appropriate strategies and assisting to gather evidence to support referrals and applications to additional services.Â
Our experienced psychologists are able to provide evidenced-based therapy due to their extensive training and qualifications, wide range of experiences, and our internal professional development program. For more specific information about our psychologists’ individual experience and areas of expertise, you can view  Our Expertise.Â
Psychologists frequently work closely with other allied health professionals to provide complementary services to achieve a participant’s goals. Â
For anyone seeking psychological services and assessments, please see our list of services below.Â
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ADHD diagnostic assessment and report
An assessment of cognitive functioning to determine whether a participant meets the criteria of ADHD, and a report outlining the recommendations.
ADHD diagnostic assessment and report
An assessment of cognitive functioning to determine whether a participant meets the criteria of ADHD, and a report outlining the recommendations.
Autism diagnostic assessment and report
An assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, and a report outlining the recommendations.
Autism diagnostic assessment and report
An assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, and a report outlining the recommendations.
Decision-making capacity assessment and report
An assessment of a participant’s cognitive functioning and their capacity to independently make decisions regarding accommodation, finance, medical and services, and a report outlining the recommendations.
Decision-making capacity assessment and report
An assessment of a participant’s cognitive functioning and their capacity to independently make decisions regarding accommodation, finance, medical and services, and a report outlining the recommendations.
IQ assessment and report
An assessment and diagnosis of a participant’s intellectual disability and measurement of their intellectual capability, and a report outlining the recommendations.
IQ assessment and report
An assessment and diagnosis of a participant’s intellectual disability and measurement of their intellectual capability, and a report outlining the recommendations.
Neuropsychological assessment and report
This is a comprehensive assessment involving a range of tests to understand a participant’s overall needs. It involves cognitive, educational, memory, executive functioning and mental health assessments, and a report outlining the recommendations.Â
Neuropsychological assessment and report
This is a comprehensive assessment involving a range of tests to understand a participant’s overall needs. It involves cognitive, educational, memory, executive functioning and mental health assessments, and a report outlining the recommendations.Â
Psychoeducational assessment and report
An assessment to identify and understand a participant’s educational support needs by assessing their cognitive and academic functioning, and a report outlining the recommendations.
Psychoeducational assessment and report​​
An assessment to identify and understand a participant’s educational support needs by assessing their cognitive and academic functioning, and a report outlining the recommendations.
Psychological diagnostic assessment and report​
An assessment of a participant’s mental health concerns, identifying any mental health disorders, and a report outlining the recommendations.
Psychological diagnostic assessment and report​
An assessment of a participant’s mental health concerns, identifying any mental health disorders, and a report outlining the recommendations.
Recommendation Letter to inform NDIS Plan Review
Recommendation Letter to inform NDIS Plan Review
How are these services funded and accessed?
A range of funding options are available for our psychological assessment services.
The funding types and NDIS support categories that may covers these services include:
- Improved Daily Living
- Early Childhood Intervention
- Privately paid
- Lifetime Care (iCare)
Psychological assessments can be provided in person or via Telehealth for certain services across Australia.
To access these services, complete a referral form and our friendly intake team will match you a suitable psychologist for your first appointment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Positive Behaviour Support and Psychology?
Positive behaviour support focuses on improving quality of life and reducing behaviours of concern using a broad range of evidence-based approaches. This includes a large focus on changing the environment and working with a participant’s supports. Behaviour support practitioners come from diverse allied health and professional backgrounds and are registered through the NDIS Commission. Psychology focuses on the assessment and treatment of mental health presentations and psychologists are registered through AHPRA.
Am I eligible for funding from the NDIS?
NDIS support categories that may cover these services include Improved Daily Living. To find out more, head to the National Disability Insurance Scheme website.
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How will psychological services build my capacity through the NDIS?
Many people who receive funding through the NDIS may be experiencing mental health and cognitive difficulties that are impacting their capacity to achieve their NDIS goals. Psychological services can help to identify and treat any psychological barriers to achieving NDIS goals through assessment or ongoing therapy. Â
Where can you provide services?
All psychological therapy services can be provided via Telehealth or face-to-face in either one of our offices or we can travel to you at your residence. Only mental health assessments can occur via Telehealth, otherwise all other psychological assessments must be provided face-to-face.Â
What is the difference between a psychologist and a neuropsychologist?
A psychologist is trained in providing evidence-based therapy to assist with improving an individual’s mental health, such as teaching strategies to manage their mood or improve their overall quality of life. A neuropsychologist specialises in the assessment of cognition for the purposes of diagnosis, and to support treatment planning and future interventions.Â
How does a mental health and neuropsychological assessment differ?
A mental health assessment assists in identifying whether an individual meets the criteria for a mental health disorder, such as anxiety and depression. A neuropsychological assessment is performance-based and involves a series of testing to assess cognition (e.g. intellectual functioning, attention, memory) and identify an individual’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses.Â
How can I work as a psychologist at ORS? 
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