Psychological Assessment Solutions

When working with children, my goal is to to support relationships where both parent and child feel appreciated, acknowledged, loved and understood. It's my passion to help children and families move beyond stumbling blocks and articulate underlying feelings, wants, and needs. I believe with support, encouragement, and the right tools, anyone can thrive!

There is no need for a doctors' referral unless you are claiming through Medicare and this will need to be discussed with your GP or Pediatrician first. Parents are encouraged to come on their own to the initial consultation. Many children find the process of waiting outside the room while their parents' talk about them to be very anxiety provoking.

Whether you are an Early Childhood teacher, Day Care staff member or school teacher, working collaboratively with other professionals will not just make your job easier but benefit your students and their families. Working in partnership allows effective planning and information sharing to better assist your students and provide better support to families and teaching staff.

The complexity of early childhood learning and development and the changing nature of the field means that early childhood professionals need to constantly reflect on and update their skills. This can be achieved by running on-site PD training on subjects of interest.

Parents and early childhood educators have in-depth knowledge of the children in their care, based on their expertise, their understanding of each individual child's developmental milestones, their environment, and their personal experiences.Quite often as a teacher you are approached by parents and asked to make the call if their child is ready for school.

In Australia, children enter school with marked differences in the cognitive, non-cognitive and social skills needed for success in the school environment. These initial differences are predictive of later academic and occupational success. Accepting a child into the school without knowing their capabilities and strengths can put a lot of pressure on the teacher and allocation of resources.