{"id":274,"date":"2019-08-25T05:37:18","date_gmt":"2019-08-25T05:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cherishpsychology.com.au\/?page_id=274"},"modified":"2019-08-25T06:38:28","modified_gmt":"2019-08-25T06:38:28","slug":"assessments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cherishpsychology.com.au\/index.php\/assessments\/","title":{"rendered":"Assessments"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cherish Psychology is pleased to be able to offer a range of assessments to support our families. Assessments are standardised tools which allow Psychologists to gain additional information in relation to a child’s current presentation and are often requested by specialists to support in the collation of information around a child’s strengths and weaknesses. Cherish Psychology is able to offer the following assessments:<\/p>\n

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Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children, 5th Edition (WISC V):<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The WISC V provides an overall cognitive profile for children aged 6yrs to 16yrs 11 months. The WISC V also provides information outlining a child’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses which may support the development of appropriate expectations and goals related to learning. Both Shareen and Dr Philippa are able to administer the WISC V.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Weschler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, 4th Edition (WPPSI 4):<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The WPPSI 4 provides an overall cognitive profile for children aged 2yrs 6months to 7yrs 7 months. The WPPSI 4 also provides information outlining a child’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses which may support the development of appropriate expectations and goals related to learning. Dr Philippa is able to administer the WPPSI 4.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Weschler Individual Achievement Test, 3rd Edition (WIAT III):<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The WIAT III provides a picture of academic ability for children aged 4 yrs and above. The WIAT III uses the score from the WISC-V to predict how well the child will do on academic tasks (reading, writing, maths, oral expression) and gives an indication of abilities compared to peers.\u00a0 The WIAT III is often administered if Learning Difficulties are suspected. Dr Philippa is able to administer the WIAT III.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessments:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessments at Cherish Psychology consist of the administration of 3 standardised assessments. Children are assessed using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale, 2nd Edition (ADOS 2) which is a semi-structured, standardised assessment of communication, social interaction, play, and restricted and repetitive behaviours. To support the collection of information, parents and teachers are then asked to complete the Autism Spectrum Rating Scale (ASRS) and the Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System, 2nd Edition (ABAS 2). The ASRS is a norm-referenced assessment designed to identify symptoms, behaviours, and associated features of the full range of Autism Spectrum Disorders. The ABAS 2 is a multidimensional and standardised assessment tool used to assess the functional skills necessary for daily living of individuals between 0 to 89 years of age. Shareen is able to administer ASD assessments.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Conners, 3rd Edition (Conners 3):<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The\u00a0Conners 3rd Edition is an assessment tool used to obtain to observational date about a child’s behaviour. This instrument is designed to assess Attention Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and its most common co-morbid problems in children and adolescents aged 6 to 18 years old. The Conners 3 is typically completed by a child’s parents and teachers and identifies key areas a child may be struggling with, focusing on attention and concentration. Shareen and Dr Philippa are able to administer the Conners 3.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Conners Comprehensive Behaviour Rating Scale (CBRS):<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The CBRS is used to better understand certain behavioural, social, and academic issues in children between 6 and 18 years old. The CBRS is typically completed by the parents and teachers of a child and is commonly used to support identification of challenges that may benefit from therapeutic intervention. Shareen and Dr Philippa are able to administer the CBRS.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Assessments of Executive Function:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The executive functions are a set of processes that are associated with the skills required to \u00a0manage oneself and one’s resources in order to achieve a goal. It is an umbrella term for the neurologically-based skills involving mental control and self-regulation. Executive Function Assessments may be completed as a stand alone assessment to assess a child’s strengths and weakness and may also be used as part of a larger assessment. Commonly used EF assessments include the Behaviour Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) and the Comprehensive Executive Function Inventory (CEFI). Both assessments use teacher\/parent\/self report to assess and the executive function profile of children aged 5-18yrs. Shareen and Dr Philippa are able to administer EF assessments.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System, 2nd Edition (ABAS 2):<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The ABAS 2 assesses adaptive behaviour in individuals from birth to 89 years of age. This behaviour rating scale measures daily living skills including what people actually do, or can do, without the assistance of others. Functional assessments such as the ABAS 2 are often required for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) applications and may be used to show the impact a particular challenge is having on an individual’s day to day functioning (e.g. as part of an ASD assessment). Shareen and Dr Philippa are able to administer the ABAS 2.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Pricing for assessments can be discussed with either Dr Philippa or Shareen over the phone or at the clinic.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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