Cognitive, Psychological & Behavioural Assessments
SCOPE OF ASSESSMENTS
The Brain and Behaviour Clinic uses an evidenced-based model of psychological assessment to gain a comprehensive understanding of an individual’s cognitive and behavioural ability. This guides decision making and informs future support and treatment options for individuals, families, and treating teams. Our professional and quality-driven services are available to children (6+), adolescents, and adults.
The Brain and Behaviour Clinic provides assessments for the following areas
Intelligence & Cognitive Assessments
e.g. Intellectual disability, executive functioning, adaptive functioning.
Achievement Assessments
e.g. Specific learning disorders, academic strengths and weaknesses.
Neurodevelopmental Assessments
e.g. ADHD, ASD, psychometric screening for DSM-5 diagnoses
Return to Work Assessments
e.g. Strengths and weaknesses, clarifying deficits.
Referral Requirements
A written referral from a General Practitioner, Paediatrician, or relevant health professional is required.
Once a referral has been received, The Brain and Behaviour Clinic will contact the client to discuss booking the initial appointment.
Referrals can be sent by the following means:
- Medical objects provider number 5639263X
- eFax: (07) 3521 6794
Fees
Initial Intake Session
60 minutes or 90 minutes
Assessment Session/s
Duration depends on assessments needed Varies per person
Report Preparation
Includes gathering information from third parties, scoring and interpretation
Feedback Session
60 minutes
Note: NDIS fees differ from those outlined above and are set as per the NDIS annual price guide. Return to work assessment fees differ and are set with each individual organisation at the outset.
Funding and Rebates
NDIS Participants of the NDIS can use their Improved Daily Living budget to fund assessments if these are either self-managed or plan-managed.
Medicare Medicare rebates are not available for cognitive, psychological, or behavioural assessments.
Private Health Insurance Clients may be able to claim a rebate from their private health insurer after full payment is made to The Brain and Behaviour Clinic if certain criteria are met (e.g., client's policy covers assessment services).
Our Story
Hello there! I’m Leanne, the face behind The Brain and Behaviour Clinic. I am a Clinical Psychologist providing cognitive, psychological, and behavioural based assessments for children from 5 years of age, through to adolescents, and adults. Areas of particular interest include neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive disorders such as Intellectual Disability or Impairment, Specific Learning Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The Brain and Behaviour Clinic opened its doors back in 2020 led by a colleague Bryony Kitter, with the goal of providing quality evidence-based assessment services within the Sunshine Coast and its surrounds. The objective, investigative, and informative nature of the assessment process is what drives us, and I endeavour to work with individuals and families in a compassionate, supportive, and non-judgemental approach, adopting an evidenced-based, neuro-affirming model of assessment. This aids to gain a comprehensive understanding of an individual’s cognitive and behavioural abilities, guides decision-making, and informs future support and treatment options for individuals, families, and treating teams.
You may have landed on this webpage because you have been referred for an assessment or perhaps you are just exploring your options. I pride myself on tailoring assessments to an individual’s needs and helping people to navigate what can often feel like an overwhelming and daunting process. Please reach out if you feel The Brain and Behaviour Clinic may be able to be of assistance to you
Leanne Tomkins MPsych (Clin), MAPS Clinical Psychologist Director, The Brain and Behaviour Clinic
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Located at Buderim Central,\nSuite 26, 7-15 Lindsay Road, Buderim, Qld, 4556
