Comprehensive Psychological Assessment Packages
Diagnosis & Support for Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, and Personality Functioning
Comprehensive, research-based psychological assessments for individuals experiencing challenges related to:
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Dyslexia & Learning Disabilities
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Personality Functioning & Emotional Well-being
Psychological Tests
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessments
ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – Second Edition)
• Purpose: Gold-standard observational assessment for diagnosing ASD.
• Who it is for: Children (from age 2), adolescents, and adults suspected of ASD.
• Administration: One-on-one structured play-based and conversational activities assessing social communication and restricted behaviours.
• Benefits:
Provides an objective, behaviour-based evaluation of ASD symptoms.
Often required for NDIS funding, school accommodations, and intervention planning.
ADI-R (Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised)
• Purpose: In-depth caregiver interview assessing early developmental history and social-communication difficulties.
• Who it is for: Parents/caregivers of individuals aged 2+ suspected of ASD.
• Administration: Extensive structured interview exploring language development, behaviour, and social interaction.
• Benefits:
Offers comprehensive insight into ASD symptoms across early development.
Commonly paired with ADOS-2 to form a highly reliable ASD diagnosis.
GARS-3 (Gilliam Autism Rating Scale – Third Edition)
• Purpose: A screening tool to identify behaviours associated with ASD.
• Who it is for: Children and adolescents aged 3–22.
• Administration: Parent/teacher questionnaire measuring social interaction, communication, and restrictive behaviours.
• Benefits:
Quick and efficient screening for ASD risk.
Provides standardised scores to compare ASD traits.
CARS-2 (Childhood Autism Rating Scale – Second Edition)
• Purpose: Determines the severity of ASD symptoms.
• Who it is for: Children (ages 2+) suspected of ASD.
• Administration: Clinician assigns severity ratings based on direct observation and/or caregiver reports.
• Benefits:
Assesses ASD severity as mild, moderate, or severe.
Aids in guiding intervention planning and tracking progress over time.
ADHD Assessments
DIVA-5 (Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in Adults)
• Purpose: Structured clinical interview to diagnose ADHD in adults.
• Who it is for: Adults (18+) and children (using a youth version for those under 18) experiencing difficulties with attention, impulsivity, or hyperactivity.
• Administration: Assesses ADHD symptoms across childhood and adulthood based on DSM-5 criteria.
• Benefits:
Essential for official ADHD diagnosis in adults.
Helps access medication, workplace support, and NDIS funding.
CAARS (Conners' Adult ADHD Rating Scale)
• Purpose: Identifies ADHD symptoms in adults.
• Who it is for: Adults (18+) suspected of ADHD.
• Administration: Self-report and observer questionnaire assessing attention, impulse control, and emotional regulation.
• Benefits:
Quick and cost-effective ADHD screening.
Useful for tracking ADHD treatment progress.
Conners-4 (Conners' Rating Scale for ADHD in Children & Adolescents)
• Purpose: Evaluates ADHD symptoms in children & teens.
• Who it is for: Ages 6–18.
• Administration: Uses parent, teacher, and self-report forms to assess inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and emotional regulation.
• Benefits:
Aids in confirming an ADHD diagnosis and differentiating it from other conditions.
Supports school accommodations (IEPs, extra classroom support, exam adjustments).
Dyslexia & Learning Disability Assessments
WIAT-4 (Wechsler Individual Achievement Test – Fourth Edition)
• Purpose: Measures academic abilities in reading, writing, mathematics, and spelling.
• Who it is for: Individuals aged 4–50+ with suspected learning disabilities (including Dyslexia).
• Administration: One-on-one assessment evaluating multiple academic skills.
• Benefits:
Diagnoses conditions such as Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia.
Essential for school-based accommodations and learning support plans.
Intellectual Disability & Cognitive Functioning Assessments
WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fifth Edition)
• Purpose: A comprehensive tool for assessing the intellectual ability of children aged 6 to 16.
• Administration & Components:
Consists of several subtests that evaluate verbal comprehension, visual-spatial skills, fluid reasoning, working memory, and processing speed.
The results provide a Full-Scale IQ (FSIQ) along with index scores for specific cognitive domains.
• Benefits:
Provides a detailed profile of a child’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses.
Essential for diagnosing intellectual disabilities, learning difficulties, and for informing individualised education programs (IEPs).
Used in diverse clinical, educational, and research settings to inform interventions and support planning.
WAIS-IV (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale – Fourth Edition)
• Purpose: Designed to assess the intellectual functioning of adults aged 16 and older.
• Administration & Components:
Comprises subtests that measure various cognitive domains, including verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory, and processing speed.
Produces a Full-Scale IQ (FSIQ) and separate index scores that help in understanding specific cognitive profiles.
• Benefits:
Widely recognised as the gold standard for adult cognitive assessment.
An integral for diagnosing intellectual disabilities, brain injuries, and cognitive impairments.
Provides useful insights for clinical diagnosis, treatment planning, and evaluating the impact of neurological conditions.
Personality & Emotional Functioning Assessments
PAI (Personality Assessment Inventory)
• Purpose: Assesses a wide range of personality and psychopathological traits, including anxiety, depression, aggression, and impulse control.
• Who it is for: Adults (18+), adolescents (young PAI) needing an evaluation of emotional well-being, personality structure, and clinical symptoms.
• Administration: Self-report questionnaire with 344 items.
• Benefits:
Assists clinicians in understanding mental health conditions, treatment needs, and personality traits.
Useful in clinical settings for diagnostic clarity and therapy planning.
MMPI-2 / MMPI-2-RF (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory)
• Purpose: A comprehensive assessment of psychological functioning and personality disorders.
• Who it is for: Adults (18+) experiencing emotional distress, personality difficulties, or suspected mental health conditions.
• Administration: Self-report questionnaire with 567 items (MMPI-2) or a shorter 338-item version (MMPI-2-RF).
• Benefits:
Widely used in clinical, forensic, and occupational psychology.
Helps differentiate psychopathology from normal personality variations.