Specialising in improving attention, learning and development
0433 229 837
ABOUT NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
What does a Neuropsychologist do?
Clinical Neuropsychologists are trained to understand how the brain and brain disorders relate to behaviour and thinking skills. We have advanced skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning of brain disorders across the lifespan, including developmental, degenerative, acquired and psychiatric. We are trained to assess how these disorders affect areas of cognition including attention, language, memory, problem-solving, decision-making, learning and literacy and numeracy skills.
ABOUT JOANNE
Joanne has experience in conducting neuropsychological assessments on children, young people and adults with a range of neurodevelopmental issues, including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), learning disorders, intellectual disabilities, complex trauma, attachment disorders, genetic disorders, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Joanne assesses people who are having difficulties with aspects of learning, attention, memory and planning and organisational skills.
Joanne commenced working as a Clinical Neuropsychologist in 2017 in a private practice on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Joanne also worked at Royal Far West, Manly, and at Rivendell Adolescent Unit, Concord, as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing cognitive assessments and behavioural interventions for children, identifying the emotional and practical needs of the immediate family, and finding the appropriate referral pathway if required.
Joanne also worked with a team of psychologists in a private practice in Western Sydney, providing cognitive assessments for children, adolescents and adults. Joanne also provides assessments for the NSW Department of Family and Community Services, Juvenile Justice NSW and to Registered NDIS support providers to assist in NDIS applications and client management, including assessments to accompany NESA applications for students sitting their Higher School Certificate.
Prior to working as a Clinical Neuropsychologist, Joanne was a Registered Nurse for over 30 years, predominantly in NSW Hospital Emergency Departments and mental health settings.
OUR PROCESS
What To Expect At Your Visit
Assessment provides a detailed profile of a client’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses and is recognised as a sensitive tool for the diagnosis of cognitive impairment, particularly in cases where changes are subtle. It can also be used to predict and enhance social, educational and vocational outcomes.
Assessment can range from brief consultations, with a simple report, to detailed comprehensive evaluations involving several hours of face-to-face contact. It involves a clinical interview and a range of individual tests, which can take up to three hours. The assessments are tailored to each individual and consist of question and answers, puzzles, pen and pencil tasks and tasks on the iPad. Parents/caregivers and teachers will be asked to complete questionnaires, which provide additional information and are helpful when making a diagnosis and recommendations.
Consent will be requested to speak to other people involved in the client’s life, including family members, teachers and health professionals, in order to obtain a comprehensive history.
The family and/or relevant agencies are provided with a detailed report that includes a summary of the child or young person’s cognitive abilities and individually tailored recommendations.
“There is in every child at every stage a new miracle of vigorous unfolding, which constitutes a new hope and a new responsibility for all."
Erik Erikson (1902-1994)
OUR COVID RULES
I AM CLOSELY FOLLOWING ALL RECOMMENDATIONS FROM NSW HEALTH AND AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY (APS) REGARDING BEST PRACTICE DURING COVID-19.
Prior to the appointment, I ask all clients to inform me if the client or family are showing any signs of illness including:
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Fever
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Flu-like symptoms such as a cough, sore throat and fatigue
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Shortness of breath
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Coughs or colds
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If they have been in contact with anyone who is a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 case
If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please take a RAT test prior to the assessment. If the test is positive, the assessment will be postponed for 1-2 weeks, until you or your child returns a negative test.
My testing equipment and table surfaces are regularly disinfected. Hand sanitizer is encouraged to be used after shared contact of testing equipment during the assessment.
DO YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Contact me today to learn more and book a session.
Suite 9, Building 7, 49 Frenchs Forest Road East, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
Kite Centre, 1110 Oxford Falls Road, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
0433 229 837