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Diagnostic Assessments

​for Children, Teens and Adults
 

Gina Howland is a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in conducting diagnostic assessments. Using the most current, evidence-based assessment tools, Gina provides comprehensive evaluations that give families, schools and health professionals clear answers and practical next steps.
 
Immediate appointments available. No wait list.

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Assessment Types 

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
For children aged 2 and over, teens and adults. Multi-method assessment using ADOS-2, ADI-R, clinical interview and standardised questionnaires. Comprehensive report with DSM-5-TR diagnostic evaluation.
Autism Spectrum Disorder - CHILD
Autism Spectrum Disorder - ADULT
​ADHD and Behaviour Disorders
For children aged 6 and over, teens and adults. Includes clinical interview, Conners-4, CEFI, MOXO continuous performance testing and behavioural observations.
ADHD - ADULT
ADHD - CHILD
NEW!! Online Adult ADHD
​Intellectual / IQ / Cognitive Assessment
Assessment of cognitive abilities using WISC-V or WAIS-IV, including giftedness evaluations.
Intellectual / IQ / Giftedness - CHILD
Learning Disorders
Cognitive and academic assessment using WISC-V/WAIS-IV and WIAT-III to identify specific learning difficulties in reading, writing, mathematics and oral language.
Learning Disorders - CHILD
Combined Assessments
Where presentations are complex, assessments can be combined (e.g., ASD + Cognitive) for a thorough understanding of your child’s strengths and needs.
Functional Capacity Assessments
Comprehensive evaluation of an individual's functional abilities across key life domains, including communication, social interaction, learning, self-care and self-management. These assessments are designed to support NDIS plan reviews, change of circumstances requests and funding applications with clear, evidence-based documentation of functional impact and support needs
Functional Capacity Assessment - CHILD

What's involved?

What to Expect
 
Every assessment follows a structured, thorough process designed to give you clear, reliable answers:
 
1. Intake Session ($300)
An initial session to gather background information, build rapport and confirm the assessment is the right fit. If you proceed with the assessment, this amount comes off your total assessment fee.
 
2. Assessment Sessions (2–4 sessions)
Direct testing with your child, teen or yourself using carefully selected, evidence-based tools. Sessions are tailored to the referral question and individual needs.
 
3. Analysis and Report Writing
All data is carefully analysed and integrated into a detailed diagnostic report (according to DSM 5 - TR criteria) by Gina Howland (Clinical Psychologist). Reports are typically completed within 3 weeks of receiving the final piece of information.
 
4. Feedback Session (approx. 2 hours)
A dedicated session to walk through the report findings, diagnostic conclusions and practical recommendations in detail. You will receive multiple copies of the finalised report.

Assessment Fees

All assessment fees include the clinical interview, all testing sessions, comprehensive report preparation and a detailed feedback session.

 
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Comprehensive Report: $2,400 | Summary Report: $2,000

ASD + Cognitive/IQ Assessment
Comprehensive Report: $3,500 | Summary Report: $2,900

ADHD / Behaviour Disorder
Comprehensive Report: $2,100 | Summary Report: $1,700

Learning Disorder (Cognitive & Academic)
Comprehensive Report: $3,000 | Summary Report: $2,400

Intellectual / IQ / Cognitive
Comprehensive Report: $2,100 | Summary Report: $1,800
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ADHD Add-On to Existing Assessment: $700
Payments are spread across sessions and are due by the final feedback session. For full details on what each assessment includes, download our information sheets above or contact our office.

Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA)
​
From $2400 (depending on complexity and scope). Multi-domain assessment with extensive collateral information may be $3800+
FCA Information
FCA Fee Schedule

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​Call us on 0427 518 774 or submit an online enquiry.
Immediate appointments available.
Changing Minds Pty Ltd | Clinical Psychology
18 Birriwa Circuit, Mount Annan NSW 2567
Phone: 0427 518 774 | Email: [email protected]
 
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