Balanced Kids Psychology

Structured evaluations of attention, learning, and thinking skills (ADHD, cognitive, educational). Autism assessments analyse communication, social interaction, behaviour and developmental history to identify strengths, challenges, and diagnostic needs.

Therapy tailored to the developmental and emotional needs of children and teenagers, addressing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, social difficulties and school-related stress. Therapists use age-appropriate approaches that engage young people on their own terms.

Guidance, education, and practical strategies to help carers understand and respond to the child's emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs, including behaviour management and communication techniques.

A structured evaluation by a psychologist or psychiatrist to determine whether ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is present. It typically includes questionnaires, clinical interviews, rating scales and sometimes cognitive testing, and results in recommendations for support and treatment.

A multi-disciplinary evaluation that determines whether a child or adult meets the criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It usually involves observation, standardised assessments and parent or teacher interviews, resulting in a diagnostic report that opens access to therapy and NDIS supports.

Psychometric assessments using WISC-V to evaluate learning difficulties, intellectual disabilities, giftedness, and learning styles, or WIAT-III to measure reading, writing, and math skills.

Session to review assessment results with families and receive recommendations for additional support.