Butterfly Psychology for Kids
7 The Esplanade, Mount Pleasant WA 6153
- Clinic
About Butterfly Psychology for Kids
Butterfly Psychology for Kids Perth is a psychology practice that provides psychological and educational assessments for children and adolescents. Vanessa Gunton is a registered psychologist with AHPRA and member of MAPS, with over 25 years of experience providing psychological support for children, parents and teachers in Perth across many educational settings.
What's offered
Clinic sessions
Services provided
Butterfly Psychology for Kids lists
- Dyslexia Assessment
- Identifies learning difficulties and diagnoses dyslexia using intellectual and educational assessments including WISC-V and WIAT-III.
- Dysgraphia Assessment
- Assesses writing difficulties and diagnoses dysgraphia through comprehensive educational and intellectual testing.
- Dyscalculia Assessment
- Evaluates mathematics learning difficulties and diagnoses dyscalculia using standardised assessments.
- Gifted Assessment
- Identifies giftedness and advanced ability in children and adolescents, and examines suitability for academic extension and acceleration.
- ADHD Assessment
- Investigates ADHD symptoms and determines if diagnostic criteria are met using intellectual, behavioural and clinical assessments.
- Comprehensive Psychological, Educational and Behavioural Assessment
- Investigates intellectual ability, behaviour, academic achievement, learning difficulties, giftedness and ADHD symptoms.
- Intellectual Assessment
- Examines general intellectual ability and identifies areas of cognitive strength and weakness using WISC-V.
- Diagnostic Review Assessment
- Examines response to intervention for literacy and numeracy difficulties to determine if a specific learning disorder diagnosis can be made.
- Special Examination Arrangement Assessment
- Determines eligibility for special examination arrangements such as extra working time by assessing learning disorder diagnosis and functional impact.
Locations & areas served
Mount Pleasant
7 The Esplanade, Mount Pleasant WA 6153
Get directions to Mount Pleasant (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Opening hours
- Mon–Fri
- 9 AM to 5 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
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Frequently asked questions
Is Butterfly Psychology for Kids a registered NDIS provider?
Butterfly Psychology for Kids is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. Contact them to ask if they accept NDIS participants and which plan types (self-managed or plan-managed).
What services does Butterfly Psychology for Kids provide?
Butterfly Psychology for Kids provides Psychology, Behavioural Support, ADHD Assessment and Learning Support & Tutoring.
Which areas does Butterfly Psychology for Kids cover?
Butterfly Psychology for Kids is based in Mount Pleasant, WA.
How do I connect with Butterfly Psychology for Kids?
You can call +61 434 470 381, email them and visit their website.
How do Medicare rebates for psychology work?
Your GP can prepare a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral, which lets you claim a Medicare rebate for a set number of sessions per calendar year. The exact number and rebate are set by Medicare.
Do we need a referral?
Not to see a psychologist privately. A Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from a GP are needed to claim Medicare rebates.
When should I consider a psychologist for my child?
If worries, mood, or behaviour are affecting your child's daily life, friendships, or learning, an assessment can help clarify what support would suit.
Is psychology covered by the NDIS?
It can be, where psychological support relates to a participant's disability and plan goals.