Joanne is the Senior consultant Psychologist for Moving Forward Western. Joanne  works with a compassion focussed approach with all clients. Her qualifications in addition to those as a Registered Psychologist  include Bachelor Education (Special needs) and Diploma Teaching. Her work history includes Senior Psychologist for NSW Department Education (Schools), Senior Psychologist NSW Department Education (TAFE) , Principal Psychologist National Association for Loss and Grief (NALAG) and she is also a Board approved Supervisor for other Psychologists. 

 

At Moving Forward Western Joanne is able to offer specialised Assessment and diagnostics services for both the general public as well as people registered with the NDIS for a broad range of conditions including the assessment of:

 

Developmental Disorders 

• For young people who are suspected of having intellectual disability, Global Developmental Delay, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

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Assessment of Behavioural, Social and Emotional Functioning

• For children and adults who present with behavioural, social and/or emotional challenges.

• Assessment considers the child or adults’ function across multiple environments (such as school, home, day program or work) and with all caregivers. This ensures we have a thorough picture and supports best outcomes for our clients and their families

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Intellectual (IQ) Assessment

• For adults or young people who are suspected of having an intellectual impairment. This would also form part of a learning disorder assessment.

 

Academic/Learning Assessment

• Psychoeducational evaluations for children and adults suspected of having a Specific Learning Disorder (such as dyslexia).

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Comprehensive Cognitive or Intellectual Evaluations

• For neuropsychological problems such as Epilepsy, or following brain insult (such as head injury or stroke).

• For memory concerns or degenerative disease (such as dementia).

• Assessment includes testing of memory, language, executive functioning, visual skills, attention and processing speed.

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