Pathways Child Psychology

Get to know Pathways Child Psychology

From Pathways Child Psychology's website.

• Our approach

  Pathways uses evidence-based assessment and treatment tailored to each child's learning style and interests. Sessions are collaborative, with psychologists working alongside children, families, paediatricians and educators as part of the child's treatment team. The practice emphasizes creating a safe, supportive environment where children can develop psychological wellbeing and explore their strengths. Sessions address a range of developmental and clinical concerns including autism, ADHD, anxiety, behavioural issues and social difficulties. Therapy is designed to engage children and help them develop the skills they need to grow.

• Working with families

  Pathways values communication and connection with families as part of their core mission. Parents and carers are involved from the outset, with the practice gathering information from you and teachers as part of the assessment process through questionnaires and rating scales. The psychologists work collaboratively with families, seeing themselves as part of the child's treatment team alongside parents, paediatricians and educators. The practice emphasises a family systemic perspective, recognising that fostering family involvement and collaboration helps achieve common goals and promotes overall family wellbeing.

• Meet the team

  The team comprises six psychologists with extensive qualifications and experience. Dr Helen Chau is a Clinical and Developmental Psychologist with endorsements in both areas, trained in autism diagnostic tools (ADOS, ADI-R), with 20 years' experience in children's services and hospital settings. Moses Liu is a Clinical Psychologist trained in ADOS-2, ADI-R and CARS-2, with expertise in autism, ADHD, anxiety and depression, and bilingual capability. Dr Gladys Chia is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist with a PhD researching autism interventions, trained in ADOS-2 and ADI-R, with published research. Jason Lam is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist with experience across schools and private practice, bilingual in English and Mandarin/Cantonese. Thomas Watson is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist with school and private experience, particularly skilled in cognitive assessment and social skills. Jacqueline Wong is an Educational Psychologist from the University of Melbourne with expertise in neurodiverse children, psychoeducational assessments, therapy and family systemic approaches, trilingual in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

• Your first visit

  A comprehensive assessment process is central to the first appointment at Pathways, ensuring an accurate cognitive, learning, emotional, behavioural and social profile is obtained for your child. The psychologists use well-validated instruments and relevant questionnaires and rating scales, gathering information from parents and teachers to build a complete picture. Psychologists have specialised training in diagnostic tools such as the ADOS-2, ADI-R and CARS-2 for autism assessment, and cognitive measures like the WISC-V for school-aged children. The assessment is thorough and timely, setting the foundation for any recommended treatment or support moving forward.