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Cognitive (IQ)Assessment
For children aged 6 years and over (WISC-V)
Useful to gain insight into a child’s specific areas of cognitive strength and weakness to inform intervention and support learning, or assess for giftedness.
Intellectual Disability
Comprehensive DSM-5 diagnostic assessment of intellectual & adaptive functioning.
ADHD assessments are suitable for children with suspected ADHD and can be used to inform or support formal diagnosis by medical professionals such as Paediatricians or Psychiatrists. ADHD assessments also offer parents and teachers a greater understanding of the child's unique cognitive profile, including areas of strength and weakness. Recommendations for ways to support the child based on their cognitive profile are also offered as part of the assessment report.
Psychological Consultation Services
This service provides a 'one-off' consultation with the Psychologist. This includes clinical interview, a battery of basic screening assessment tools, and observation/assessment of the child. Parent's concerns regarding their child's presentation are collaboratively explored and specific recommendations offered; based on interview, observation and psychometric data obtained. Reports of findings and recommendations are provided upon request (additional cost applies).
Workshops & Groups
Nicola is passionate about providing parents and professionals with psychoeducation and support on a range of important topics, in order to support the young people in their lives. This includes information sessions and workshops on topics such as ADHD, Autism, Parenting, Emotion Regulation and Anxiety.
Nicola also runs therapy groups for children including term-based and school holiday groups. Details of upcoming groups will be available soon!
Stay tuned for upcoming dates/information!
Individual Therapy
Nicola is now taking expressions of interest for therapy services for children and adolescents. Please download and email EOI forms to Nicola (along with referrals if applicable) from the CONTACT US section. Please note that this is not a waitlist for service - you will be contacted regarding services once therapy services are to be offered at Growing Minds Clinical Psychology
Parenting Books for Sale
There is a small selection of Nicola's top recommended resources available for purchase at the Ocean Reef office
COMING SOON! Nicola is an accredited facilitator of the Australian Childhood Foundation's Bringing Up Great Kids (BUGK) workshop. A BUGK program is planned for early 2023 - watch this space or email your details to be placed on a waitlist.