Beaches Brain Clinic
Home About Dr Phillips Child & Adolescent Assessment Adult Assessment Referrals Contact Get in touch
Child & Adolescent · Ages 6 and over

Helping young minds learn, grow and thrive

We provide developmental, educational and neuropsychological assessments for attention, learning and social-communication difficulties, as well as concerns regarding emotional and behavioural functioning — for children aged 3 years and over.

A young child smiling during a cognitive assessment session
What's included

Assessments tailored to your child

Depending on your questions and goals, an assessment may draw on one or more of the following.

01

Intelligence testing

Used to identify cognitive areas of strengths and weaknesses, giving a clear picture of how your child thinks and learns; diagnosis of intellectual disability, giftedness and twice exceptional (2e) children.

02

Psychoeducational assessment

Used to identify areas of academic achievement requiring support, and for the purpose of specific learning disorder identification including reading, writing and mathematics (dyslexia, dyscalculia and dysgraphia).

03

Neuropsychological evaluation

Assessment of memory, attention and executive functioning to support diagnosis, rehabilitation, support needs and treatment planning.

04

Psychological evaluation

Evaluation of depression, anxiety and other mental-health concerns to support wellbeing and assist with treatment planning and referral.

Diagnostic clarity

Conditions we assess

We provide thorough, diagnostic assessment for a range of neurodevelopmental and emotional presentations.

ADHD Specific Learning Disorders Intellectual Disability Giftedness Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder Emotional & Behavioural Conditions Concussion & Brain Injury Other neurological conditions
Skill areas evaluated

A complete picture

  • Intellectual ability
  • Academic skills
  • Attention
  • Executive functioning
  • Memory & learning
  • Social-communication
  • Adaptive functioning
  • Emotions & behaviour

Telehealth & in-person. We offer a combination of telehealth and face-to-face appointments to suit your needs.

Ready to take the first step?

Get in touch and we'll help you find the right assessment pathway for your child.