Neuropsychology is a specialised area of psychology that focuses on diagnosing and managing conditions that impact the brain. Clinical neuropsychologists assess and support people with neurodevelopmental, neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative conditions.

 At Eastern Suburbs Psychiatry, our neuropsychology services include tailored cognitive assessments, ADHD assessments, memory assessments, cognitive remediation, treatment planning and psychoeducation. Assessments are available for children aged 6+ and adults.  

Assessments can be booked for both children (ages 6+) and adults: 

• IQ & Giftedness 
• Learning Disorders (e.g. dyslexia, dysgraphia) 
• Memory & Learning 
• Cognitive Profiling for Strengths & Weaknesses  
• ADHD 
• Developmental delay 
• Dementia (e.g. Alzheimer’s Disease, Frontotemporal Dementia) 
• Neuropsychiatric disorders 
• Pre and Post Surgical assessments (e.g. epilepsy, transplant) 
• Genetic disorders 
• Substance-related cognitive impairment   

We provide specialised mental health care for individuals with neurological, neurodevelopmental or neurodegenerative disorders. Our approach is tailored to each person’s needs, with a focus on understanding their cognitive profile and providing practical recommendations. Services may include individually tailored consultations, cognitive assessments, treatment managements, cognitive remediation and psychoeducation. Most consultations are available online or in person. Cognitive assessments must be completed in person.

A cognitive assessment examines different areas of brain function, including memory, language, attention, thinking IQ, executive functioning and academic skills.

The process usually involves an initial consultation, cognitive testing, feedback and recommendations. Overall, the assessment process usually takes around 4-5 hours, although this is not completed in one sitting.

• Consultation (1 hour) 

The process begins with an initial consultation. During this session, we discuss your needs, relevant background information, medical history and the goals of the cognitive assessment.

• Cognitive Assessment (1-3 hours) 

Generally, a cognitive assessment involves testing a range of brain functions including, thinking, memory, language, attention, executive skills, academic abilities and IQ. The assessment is individually adapted to suit your needs. 

• Treatment Management (1 hour) 

After the cognitive assessment, we discuss the best next steps for you. This will include applying the results of the assessment to your individual needs as well as learning new cognitive strategies, counselling or a referral to a medical or allied health professional.  

• Psychoeducation (1 hour) 

The individual will have the opportunity to review their assessment results with the neuropsychologist, gain a clearer understanding of the nature of their difficulties or diagnosis, and learn about the next steps.