Assessment Process
At Attuned Family Psychology,
assessments are completed in a
structured and supportive way to
understand each individual’s strengths,
challenges, and support needs. The
process is collaborative and thoughtful,
ensuring findings are meaningful, clearly
explained, and useful in guiding next
steps.
Initial Consultation
The process begins with a 60-minute
consultation to discuss background
information, current concerns, and
relevant history. This can determine
whether a formal psychological
assessment is required.
Individualised Assessment Plan
Following the initial consultation, if
a tailored assessment plan is
developed, it will outline
recommended tests,
questionnaires, or interviews.
The detailed plan will include an
approximate timeframe and
expected costs before
proceeding.
Assessment Sessions
Assessment sessions may include
interviews, questionnaires, and
standardised psychological
testing. Depending on the
assessment, this may include
cognitive testing, attention and
executive functioning measures,
or behavioural rating scales.
Report Preparation
A comprehensive report summarising
results, conclusions, and
recommendations is prepared and
discussed with you. Report preparation
typically takes approximately 2–4wks
from psychometric testing being
completed.
Feedback Session
A feedback session to review the results
of the assessment will be conducted to
explain and discuss the findings, answer
any questions, and discuss
recommendations for next steps or
support strategies.
Is an Assessment Right for You?
Psychological assessments can help
provide clarity around learning, attention,
behaviour, or emotional functioning.
Families and individuals often seek an
assessment when they are noticing:
Emotional or behavioural concerns
Persistent attention or concentration
difficulties
Challenges with organization,
planning or task completion
Learning or academic difficultie
Questions about ADHD or Executive
Functioning
Differences between a person’s
strengths and their day-to-day
functioning
Assessements help identify strengths,
understand challenges, and guide the
most helpful supports.
Our Approach
At Attuned Family Psychology, assessments
are designed to provide more than just test
results. The aim is to develop a clear
understanding of the whole person - how
they think, learn, and experience the world
so that recommendations are practical
and meaningful.
Neurodiverse-Affirming
Differences in attention, learning, and
processing are understood within a
neurodiversity-informed framework
that recognises variation rather than a
deficit perspective.
Practically Helpful
Reports include clear explanations and
practical recommendations to support
amilies, schools, and individuals.
Our assessments are:
Individualised
Each assessment is tailored to the
individual rather than relying on
a one-size-fits-all testing approach.
Comprehensive
Multiple sources of information are
considered, including interviews,
standardised testing, questionnaires,
and relevant developmental or
educational history.
Strengths-Based
Assessments focus not only on
areas of difficulty, but also on
identifying cognitive strengths
and personal resources.