Northern Centre for Child Development
345 Darebin Rd, Thornbury VIC 3071
- Clinic
About Northern Centre for Child Development
The Northern Centre for Child Development is a child psychology practice in Thornbury that has been providing support and care since 2013. They offer evidence-based and solution-focused interventions tailored to families' needs, from early intervention for children with autism to counselling for children and adolescents, with a focus on making their services accessible through fees significantly less than the Australian Psychological Society's recommended rate.
What's offered
Clinic sessions
Services provided
Northern Centre for Child Development lists
- Child Psychology & Parenting Support
- Evidence-based and solution-focused interventions for children and adolescents, including counselling and supportive sessions to increase parenting confidence and improve parent-child connection.
- Autism Assessment
- Streamlined ASD assessment service providing all necessary assessments and services required for a 'gold standard' ASD assessment, including comprehensive evaluation by paediatrician, speech pathologist, and psychologist.
- ADHD Assessment
- All necessary assessments and services required for a 'gold standard' ADHD assessment.
- Adult ADHD and Autism Assessment
- Diagnostic assessments for adults with ADHD and/or Autism.
- Circle of Security Parenting
- Relationship-based early intervention program designed to enhance attachment security between parents and children.
- Developmental Assessments
- Range of developmental assessments for children including Bayley Scales, Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales, WPPSI-IV, ADOS-2, PEP-3, WISC-V, and Reynell Developmental Language Scales.
Fees
Most services (per hour)
Medicare or health fund rebates may apply for services provided by fully registered psychologists
$262
From Northern Centre for Child Development's website, April 2026. Fees change, so check with the provider before you book.
Get to know Northern Centre for Child Development
From Northern Centre for Child Development's website.
Our approach
The Northern Centre for Child Development provides evidence-based and solution-focussed interventions tailored to each family's needs. Sessions cover child psychology and parenting support, with early intervention for autism, counselling for children and adolescents, and supportive parenting sessions to help you understand your child's behaviour and build confidence. The team offers comprehensive diagnostic assessments including autism and ADHD evaluations, using standardised tools like the ADOS-2, WISC-V, and Vineland scales to understand how your child thinks and develops. Parents receive supportive sessions designed to increase confidence and improve connection with their child, alongside evidence-based therapeutic approaches grounded in decades of research.
Meet the team
The team includes experienced psychologists, a paediatrician, and speech pathologists who work together on assessments and treatment planning. Amanda Abel is listed as Director and Psychologist. All psychologists are APS-registered, which means they have access to the latest research, professional development, and maintain the highest standards of psychological practice. The team offers expertise across child psychology, parenting support, autism assessment, ADHD diagnosis, and developmental assessment across childhood and adolescence.
Locations & areas served
Thornbury
345 Darebin Rd, Thornbury VIC 3071
Get directions to Thornbury (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Opening hours
- Mon
- 9 AM to 7:30 PM
- Tue–Fri
- 9 AM to 5 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
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