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Formal Psychological Assessments

Comprehensive cognitive and ADHD diagnostic assessments for children aged 6-17years in Perth.  

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Psychological Assessments for Children; beyond the label.

 

If you are noticing your child struggle with attention, learning, or school routines, navigating the next steps can feel overwhelming. At Walky Talky, we provide comprehensive paediatric psychological assessments—including cognitive (IQ) testing and ADHD diagnostic pathways—tailored to help families find answers.

At Walky Talky, we view assessments as more than just a series of tests. They are a way to deeply understand how your child’s brain is wired—their brilliance, their challenges, and how they experience the world.

A formal assessment provides a "roadmap." It helps parents, teachers, and therapists understand what support is needed to her your child thrive.

 

Paediatric Assessment Services

We provide comprehensive evaluations for children and adolescents in several key areas:

  • Cognitive Assessments (IQ): Helps identify your child’s unique learning profile, including their cognitive strengths and areas where they may need extra support.

  • ADHD Assessments: A thorough assessment of attention, impulsivity, and executive functioning skills through a neuro-affirming lens. 

According to the Australian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA) a trained and credentialed clinician, such as a paediatrician, psychiatrist or psychologist can diagnose ADHD. A psychologist, however, can NOT prescribe medication.

If you get an assessment for ADHD completed by a psychologist and later want to see a paediatrician or psychiatrist to discuss medication options, they may want to do their own assessment and/or further investigation.  

Paediatric cognitive and ADHD assessments at Walky Talky Hub, supporting children’s learning needs, strengths and weaknesses, and school support.
Clinical psychologist Lydia Cargeeg, Director at Walky Talky Hub in Perth, supporting families with child and perinatal mental health.

Perinatal Support

The period from conception through the first year of your baby's life is a time of immense vulnerability. We provide a safe, non-judgmental space to navigate:

  • Antenatal and Postnatal Anxiety, OCD & Depression
  • Birth Trauma: Processing difficult or unexpected birth experiences.
  • Adjustment to your new identity as a parent
  • Bonding and Attachment: Helping you feel connected to your baby, even when it feels hard.
Paediatric assessment process at Walky Talky Hub, providing cognitive assessments, ADHD assessments and recommendations for school support.

Diagnostic Assessments What to Expect

Assessments can feel like a big undertaking, so we keep our process transparent and supportive:

  • Initial Parent Consultation: We meet with you first to gather a developmental history and ensure we are choosing the right assessment pathway.

  • The Assessment Session(s): Your child completes cognitive assessment to determine their strengths and challenges and better understand how they process information.

  • The Analysis: We gather data from school observations and teacher/parent questionnaires to get a "whole-picture" view.

  • The Feedback Meeting: We sit down with you to explain the results and provide the opportunity for any questions

  • The Comprehensive Report: You receive a detailed written report with recommendations.

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Parent and child psychology session at Walky Talky Hub, supporting parenting support, family support, attachment difficulties and emotional wellbeing.
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