Assessments
Assessments can help identify areas of strength, areas for improvement, and general comparative information about you or your child. Our team can also use assessments to support the diagnosis of conditions including:
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
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Anxiety disorders
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Bipolar disorders
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Depressive disorders
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Intellectual disability
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Learning disabilities
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Dyslexia ​
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Oppositional defiant disorder
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Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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Schizophrenia
Listed below are of some of the common assessments conducted by our psychologists.
Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised
The Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) is a structured interview used for diagnosing autism, planning treatment, and distinguishing autism from other developmental disorders.
Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) is a behavioural screening questionnaire designed for children aged 3-16 years.
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Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales
Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales is the leading instrument for supporting the diagnosis of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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The Wechsler Individual Achievement Test
Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT) is a test designed to identify academic strengths and weaknesses, or to diagnose a specific learning disability.
The Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scales (DASS) assessment is a questionnaire designed to measure the three related negative emotional states of depression, anxiety, stress.
Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale
The Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale (VADRS) is designed to measure the severity of ADHD symptoms and a number of other conditions which commonly co- occur.
The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) is the most advanced adult measure of cognitive ability, based on recent research in the area of cognitive neuroscience and the theories
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) is an intelligence test that measures a child’s intellectual ability and 5 cognitive domains that impact performance.