Psychology

Psychology is the assessment and treatment of psychological distress and learning difficulties through the development of strategies, guidance and support to change the way an individual thinks, feels, behaves and learns. They

Developmental assessment & diagnosis
Assessment & therapy for children with Autism
Treatment of emotional disorders & provide emotional regulation strategies
Behavioural support
Social skills development
Therapeutic support for grief & loss
Communication support
Parental support
Specialised training related to psychology & mental health

Psychology helps people deal with multiple issues including depression, grief or loss, autism, intellectual disability, learning difficulties, behaviour problems, bullying & school issues

Developmental assessment is important whenever there are concerns about a young child’s progress. The aim is to identify the child’s strengths and challenges so that specific intervention can focus on the child’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development. The process involves:

A developmental history interview with the parents
Administration of the GMDS-ERA teacher/service provider interview
Evaluation of results
Provision of detailed written report and
A consultation with the parents to discuss assessment outcomes identified needs and any recommended interventions