Referrer Information

• ADHD — children (6+) and adults, using DSM-5-TR criteria and multi-informant assessment
• Autism Spectrum Disorder — children and adults, including ADOS-2 where indicated
• Combined ADHD & Autism — where both presentations are suspected
• Cognitive and learning assessments — to support school adjustments or NDIS access
• Capacity assessments — decision-making capacity for medical, legal, or financial matters
• Complex psychological assessments — where diagnostic clarity is needed to guide treatment

The more context you provide, the better we can prepare. Helpful referral information includes:

• Patient name, date of birth, and contact details
• The specific assessment or clinical question you are seeking
• Relevant medical, developmental, and psychiatric history
• Any prior diagnoses or assessments (attaching copies is very helpful)
• School reports where relevant (especially for children)
• Current medications
• Any urgency factors — NDIS review deadlines, school enrolment, court dates
• Your preferred report format or any specific questions to be addressed

Psychological assessment is not directly rebatable under Medicare as a standalone service. However:

• A GP Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) enables Medicare rebates for follow-up psychological treatment sessions recommended following assessment
• NDIS funding can cover assessment under the Improved Daily Living budget — please note this on your referral if relevant
• Private health insurance may offer partial rebates depending on the patient's extras cover

We are transparent about fees at enquiry stage and provide a written quote before any assessment commences.

• Forensic risk assessments — for courts, parole boards, correctional settings, and mental health tribunals
• Expert witness reports — prepared to court standards, with oral evidence available
• Pre-sentence psychological reports — assessing background, mental health, and rehabilitative needs
• Capacity assessments — for guardianship, estate, and legal decision-making matters
• Psychological injury assessments — for personal injury, workers' compensation, and insurance matters
• Parenting capacity assessments — for family law proceedings
• ADHD and autism assessments — relevant to sentencing, accommodation, or support needs

• Brief summary of the matter and the specific questions to be addressed
• Court or tribunal name and any relevant directions or orders
• Relevant case materials, prior reports, and any documents you wish us to consider
• Instructing party details and preferred communication method
• Any hard deadlines — hearing dates, filing deadlines
• Confirmation of who is responsible for fees (client, firm, or legal aid)

We are happy to have a brief telephone consultation before accepting a referral to confirm suitability and discuss scope.

All expert reports are prepared in accordance with the relevant court or tribunal requirements, including Expert Witness Codes of Conduct. Our duty is to the court, not the engaging party.

Reports clearly state the materials reviewed, methodology used, areas of opinion, and any limitations. Oral evidence can be provided on request.

• ADHD assessments — providing diagnostic clarity and specific classroom recommendations
• Autism assessments — supporting Student Support Group applications and Individual Education Plans
• Cognitive and learning profiles — identifying strengths and areas requiring support
• Reports written for educational audiences — clear, jargon-minimised, and directly actionable
• School consultation — we are happy to discuss findings with relevant staff where the family consents

School referrals are made via the family — we ask that schools encourage families to contact us directly. When families make the initial enquiry, the following school information is helpful:

• Teacher observation notes or a written summary of concerns
• School reports from current and prior years
• Any prior assessments or plans (SSSP, IEP, or prior psychological reports)
• Specific questions or goals the school hopes the assessment will address

We include teacher rating scales as standard in our child assessments, so teachers will be contacted directly as part of the process (with parental consent).