Assessments
Psychological &
Developmental Assessments
Emma’s expertise as a Clinical Psychologist, together with her experience in educational settings, allows for a comprehensive assessment that considers all of the factors that may be impacting a person’s abilities, not just those based on educational testing.
Why have an assessment done with Emma?
Emma’s passion is in providing comprehensive assessments to help people understand their child (or themselves) better, and to inform the best kind of supports each person may benefit from. Her fun and light-hearted approach allows her to engage with children and people of all ages, especially those who may feel nervous or hesitant about attending an assessment.
Emma’s expertise and experience as a Clinical Psychologist allows her to facilitate assessments that considers all of the factors that may be impacting a person’s abilities or day to day functioning.
High-Quality and Timely Reports, Recommendations and Diagnoses
Based upon her years of experience working in and writing for schools, government agencies, and families, Emma is known for her skilful assessments, timely reports, and individualised recommendations that help both the individual and those around them (teachers, family members) learn how to work with their strengths and difficulties. Where relevant, diagnosis may be provided.
As a specialist in Clinical Psychology Emma’s assessments are able to be directly accepted by the NDIS without the need for any additional verification by another professional.
Emma is able to offer:
Current availability for new clients.
Flexibility for in-person and telehealth appointments
Latest technology (iPad Assessments) and quick turnaround time on reports and recommendations
Emma’s fun and engaging approach helps young people to feel comfortable and enjoy the assessment activities, even if they are nervous to begin with!
Available Assessment Services & Expertise
Emma offers a wide range of different assessments, which can be used in isolation, or together as a suite, to help better understand the strengths and difficulty areas on an individual basis.
Each assessment used contributes to the formulation of a comprehensive overview of the psychological factors which may be impacting on the life, learning and work of an individual – and provides insight into the best way to respond to their specific needs.
Learning
Psycho-Educational Assessments to identify factors that may be impacting a child’s learning ability.
ADHD
Comprehensive diagnostic ADHD Assessments for children, adolescents and adults
IQ
Intellectual Functioning Assessments (more commonly known as IQ Assessments) for children, youth and adults.
Autism
Comprehensive diagnostic Autism Assessments for children, adolescents and adults
Learning
(Psycho-Educational) Assessments
Psychological-Educational Assessments are used to help identify and understand any learning difficulties a child (or, in some cases, an older learner) may be experiencing at school.
Psycho-Educational Assessments (sometimes simply referred to as Learning Assessments) include an assessment of Intellectual Functioning and Academic Achievement, which can uncover Specific Learning Disorders if present (often referred to as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia).
If you have noticed your child is ‘falling behind’ at school, or if you are worried about a particular area of their development such as their reading or writing, this assessment can identify what may be the cause, and if a learning disorder is identified it may assist your child to receive additional support in the classroom.
Learning Assessments usually involve:
Initial Interview with Parent/Caregiver
Approx. 1 Hour
In-Clinic or via Telehealth
Testing Session
2.5 Hours
Face-to-face, in-clinic.
Consultation with Teacher
Emma consults with your child’s teacher to gather insights into their learning strengths and challenges
Feedback Session
1 Hour
In-Clinic or via Telehealth, with after-hours session times available.
Report with Outcomes and Recommendations
The preparation and provision of a thorough report, with outcomes and recommendations. Preparation of the report usually takes 1-2 weeks, and is provided at the conclusion of the Feedback Session.
ADHD Assessments
ADHD Assessments are used to identify whether a person’s differences with their attention regulation, emotion regulation, and executive functioning skills may be due to ADHD, and to provide understanding on the most suitable strategies for the future.
These assessments are helpful for children and adults to understand the way that their brain works and may be helpful for students seeking adjustments within the learning environment at school or university.
Emma is able to facilitate ADHD Assessments for both children and adults, with only a slight difference in the overall process, and reports tailored to meet the needs of each.
Psychologists cannot prescribe medication for ADHD, but the report included within this assessment can be provided to a paediatrician or psychiatrist for consideration of treatment options.
ADHD Assessments usually involve:
Online Questionnaires
A selection of online questionnaires are completed ahead of the assessment. Depending on the age of the person being assessed, questionnaires may be completed by a parent, teacher, and the client.
School Reports and Previous Assessments provided
To gain important information about the development and history of a person’s difficulties, Emma reviews school reports and previous assessments where applicable
Interview and Assessment Sessions
Interview Session – 1 hour
Assessment Session – 1.5-2 hours
Intellectual Functioning (IQ) Assessment Session
Children (6-17 Years Old Only)
1.5 Hours
To ensure that all possible causes for your child’s difficulties are explored, understood and ruled out, it is highly recommended that ADHD assessments for children also include an IQ assessment.
Feedback Session
1 Hour
In-Clinic or via Telehealth, with after-hours session times available.
Diagnostic Report with Recommendations
Your report which includes a diagnosis (where applicable) and recommendations for ‘next steps’, is provided during the Feedback Session.
Intellectual Functioning (IQ) Assessments
Intellectual Functioning (more commonly known as IQ) Assessments are used to learn about a person’s cognitive profile, their strengths and challenges across the areas of working memory, reasoning ability, verbal comprehension and processing speed.
IQ Assessments can be used in addition to other measures, to diagnose Intellectual Disability or Giftedness. An IQ assessment helps to establish an understanding of the way in which an individual’s brain operates when presented with different tasks or situations that require a certain type of thinking.
IQ Assessments usually involve:
Initial Interview Session
30 Minutes
An initial interview with the parent/caregiver (child) or client (adult). In-Clinic or via Telehealth, with after-hours session times available.
Testing Session
1.5 Hours
Face-to-face, in-clinic.
Feedback Session
1 Hour
In-Clinic or via Telehealth, with after-hours session times available.
Report with Outcomes and Recommendations
The preparation and provision of a thorough report, with outcomes and recommendations. Preparation of the report usually takes 1-2 weeks, and is provided at the conclusion of the Feedback Session.
Autism Assessments
Autism Assessments are used to identify whether a person’s differences in social communication, sensory preferences, and usual behaviours are related to Autism.
Emma is a Clinical Psychologist, which means that the NDIS accepts her diagnostic reports as a ‘sole-assessor’ – with Emma’s assessment there is no need for a second assessment to occur by another diagnostician (for example by a Speech Pathologist or a Paediatrician).
Once the assessment with Emma is complete, if you/your child being assessed meets the diagnostic criteria for Autism, a formal diagnosis will be provided within a report, and if desired, this can be used to apply for NDIS funding.
Autism Assessments usually involve:
Online Questionnaires
A selection of online questionnaires are completed ahead of the assessment. Depending on the age of the person being assessed, questionnaires may be completed by a parent, teacher, and/or the client.
Initial Interview Sessions
An initial interview session covers all of the relevant information regarding a person’s history that has lead them to the current assessment. This allows for a comprehensive assessment that considers all of the factors that may be contributing to a person’s strengths and challenges in their life. For children and adolescents, the initial interview session will involve a parent/caregiver.
Assessment Session
During this session Emma utilises a combination of up-to-date formalised assessment tools to gather specific information relevant to Autism. For younger children this session is completed with a parent/caregiver present.
Feedback Session
During the Feedback Session, Emma will provide the outcome of the assessment, explain any relevant diagnoses, and discuss recommendations for what comes next.
Report with Diagnostic Outcomes and Recommendations
The report is provided during the Feedback Session, and where a relevant diagnosis is given, the report is able to be provided directly to the NDIS as part of an application for funding.
Tailoring Assessments for the Individual
Each assessment, or suite of assesments is tailored to meet the needs of the individual.
Following an initial phone call to determine which assessment(s) are best suited to you or your child, Emma’s first action is to email you a step-by-step plan detailing the assessment process and any associated fees, and to provide an overview of how they are designed to help.
Emma will work alongside parents, caregivers, children and families, curating and conducting the assessments that will best assist all parties – while communicating openly each step of the way.
Emma’s specialisation as a Clinical Psychologist allows her to formulate complementary suites of assessments that work together to provide clear and accurate advice and recommendations for each individual client and their specific situation.
Accessible Assessment Services
Emma is passionate about providing an accessible and comprehensive service for parents and families.
Emma began her practice with a view to help others, and to ensure that high-quality support services were obtainable without exorbitant costs and long wait times.
Post-Assessment Services
Psychological Assessments are often the beginning of a bigger journey into happier and healther mental wellbeing.
While Emma offers some therapy services herself, she is also able to refer her clients to a network of excellent service providers, including a number of psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and other allied health professionals – all of whom may help to continue to assist clients and famillies to access ongoing support.
About Emma
Emma Currie
B. Psych (Hons), M. Psych (Clinical)
Emma is a registered Clinical Psychologist and AHPRA Board Approved Supervisor, living and working on the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia.
About Emma
Emma Currie
B.Psych (Hons), M.Psych (Clinical)
Emma is a registered Clinical Psychologist and AHPRA Board Approved Supervisor, living and working on the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia.
Having previously worked in both the private and public sector, Emma has extensive experience providing both assessment and therapeutic psychological services for children, adolescents and adults.
Her work with clients is based on up-to-date psychological research (often called ‘evidence-based practice’) and regular professional development training, which ensures that people can feel confident they are receiving the best possible assessment and psychological therapy available.
Emma’s first passion is helping others, tailoring psychological treatment to each person’s individual needs and preferences, and focuses on making both assessment and therapy a comfortable and inviting experience for all.
Having previously worked in both the private and public sector, Emma has extensive experience providing both assessment and therapeutic psychological services for children, adolescents and adults.
Her work with clients is based on up-to-date psychological research (often called ‘evidence-based practice’) and regular professional development training, which ensures that people can feel confident they are receiving the best possible assessment and psychological therapy available.
Emma’s first passion is helping others, tailoring psychological treatment to each person’s individual needs and preferences, and focusses on making both assessment and therapy a comfortable and inviting experience for all.
Emma Currie Clinical Psychology values inclusivity, equality and accessibility.
Emma Currie Clinical Psychology operates on the land of Ramindjeri and Ngarrindjeri People, and the Kaurna People, and acknowledges them as the Traditional Custodians of the land, paying respects to elders past, present and emerging.
Bookings & Enquiries
Contact
Emma welcomes enquiries from both existing and new clients, and is happy to answer any questions you may have about Psychological Assessments, Therapy or Clinical Supervision.
If you are contacting Emma for the first time, please send an enquiry using the form provided, or kindly send an email.
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New Clients
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PO Box 14, Unley SA 5061
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