General Neuropsychological Assessment Services

The purpose of a plan review is to evaluate the participant’s current supports, goals, and functional needs to determine whether the existing NDIS plan remains appropriate or requires adjustment.

The purpose of NDIS Functional Capacity and Cognitive Assessments is to evaluate the participant’s cognitive abilities and day-to-day functional skills to determine the level of support required to maximise independence, safety, and participation in daily activities. These assessments identify strengths and limitations across areas such as memory, attention, problem-solving, communication, adaptive behaviour, and the ability to carry out personal, social, and community tasks.

Autism assessments aim to determine whether an individual meets the diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder and to understand how social communication, behaviour, sensory processing, and daily functioning are affected. The assessment typically involves a combination of developmental and medical history, behavioural observations, standardised assessment tools, and input from caregivers or other professionals. The findings assist in clarifying a diagnosis, identifying strengths and challenges, guiding intervention planning and therapy supports, recommending educational or occupational adjustments, and informing access to services and funding, including NDIS supports.

ADHD assessments aim to evaluate an individual’s attention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and executive functioning to determine whether they meet the diagnostic criteria for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The assessment typically includes a clinical interview, developmental and medical history, behavioural observations, standardised rating scales, and input from caregivers, teachers, or other professionals. The findings assist in clarifying a diagnosis, understanding the impact on daily functioning, learning, and social participation, guiding intervention and therapy planning, recommending educational or occupational adjustments, and informing access to services and supports, including NDIS where applicable.

Assessments for Intellectual Disability aim to evaluate an individual’s cognitive functioning, adaptive behaviour, and overall developmental profile to determine whether they meet the criteria for an intellectual disability. The assessment typically involves standardised cognitive testing, evaluation of daily living and adaptive skills, clinical interviews, and input from caregivers or educators. The findings assist in clarifying a diagnosis, understanding the impact on learning, daily functioning, and social participation, guiding intervention and therapy planning, recommending educational or occupational adjustments, and informing access to services and supports, including NDIS where applicable.

Dementia assessments are conducted to determine whether an individual is experiencing cognitive decline consistent with a dementia syndrome, to identify the likely cause, and to understand the impact on daily functioning. These assessments typically evaluate memory, attention, language, executive functioning, visuospatial skills, and behavioural or psychological symptoms. They also include clinical interviews, developmental and medical history, functional assessments, and collateral information from family or carers.

Assessments following a traumatic brain injury aim to evaluate the cognitive, emotional, behavioural, and functional impact of the injury. These assessments typically include neuropsychological testing, clinical interviews, observations, and collateral information from family or caregivers. The findings assist in identifying strengths and areas of impairment, guiding rehabilitation and therapy planning, recommending adjustments for daily living, education, or work, and informing access to services and supports, including NDIS where appropriate.

Decision-making and capacity assessments evaluate an individual’s ability to understand, process, and communicate information to make informed choices about their personal, financial, medical, or legal matters.