Question 1

Purpose of an Assessment

Accepted Answer

Clients are often referred to our clinic for neuropsychological assessment following changes to their thinking and behaviour, which may be linked to an underlying neurological or psychological condition.

Neuropsychological assessments can be tailored to serve a range of purposes, including:

• Diagnosis 
 • Recommendations for management and treatment
 • Access to disability services
 • Medico-legal reasons

They are conducted by a Clinical Neuropsychologist or Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar from our team.

Question 2

Structure of an Assessment

Accepted Answer

A neuropsychological assessment is typically scheduled in a single session that lasts for 4 hours.

The session begins with an interview about your presenting problems, medical history and personal background.

Following the interview, the psychologist will administer a set of tests to assess your level of thinking skills across different areas of cognition.  The tests are administered in pen-and-paper or verbal format.

Thinking skills that are commonly assessed include:

• Attention
 • Information processing speed
 • Memory
 • Visual abilities
 • Language abilities​​​​​​
 • Organisational skills​ (e.g., planning, flexibility, etc.)

Question 3

Preparing for an Assessment

Accepted Answer

Before your assessment, please ensure the following:

• Bring your reading glasses (if required)
 • Wear your hearing aid (if required)
 • Have a good night of rest before your session
 • Advise us if you have experienced a seizure or other event in the preceding 24 hours
 • Bring a copy of all previous neuropsychological reports (if available)

Question 4

Report Preparation and Feedback

Accepted Answer

Following your assessment, your psychologist will prepare a formal neuropsychological report for you and/or your referrer.

You may also choose to arrange a session with your psychologist to receive feedback.

Report preparation and the feedback session will incur additional fees.

On occasion, your psychologist may need to gather additional information for the report.  This may be done through further interviews with you or relevant family members (over the phone, online, or face-to-face).

We may also consult your health care team or request your medical records for any relevant information.  Medical records may also be requested with your signed consent.

Question 5

Extended Assessment and Report

Accepted Answer

Some clients may require extended neuropsychological assessment and report preparation.

The extended assessment typically lasts more than 4 hours.

Extended assessment and report preparation are charged at higher rates.  Please refer to our Rates (javascript:void(0))page for more information.

Question 6

Rates (No Medicare Rebates Available)

Accepted Answer

Please note that our services are not bulk-billed.  Refer to our Rates (javascript:void(0))page for a schedule of fees.

Medicare Rebates are not available for this service. Please check whether some or all of the fee can be covered by your Private Health fund.

Full payment is required at the time of consultation and for the release of the formal report.

*Late cancellation fees apply

Question 7

Booking an Appointment

Accepted Answer

Please email us for all bookings:
neuropsychology-eastmelbourne@unimelb.edu.au (mailto:neuropsychology-eastmelbourne@unimelb.edu.au)

Alternatively, you may call us or leave a voicemail message:  
(03) 83440298(tel:+61383440298)

*Please note that our email is only attended to on Wednesdays and Friday mornings, while our phone is only attended to on Wednesdays (8:30 am - 6:00 pm).

Question 8

Telehealth Appointments

Accepted Answer

A neuropsychological assessment is typically conducted in person at our clinic.  However, telehealth may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Question 9

In-Person Appointments

Accepted Answer

All in-person appointments are held at our clinic, located at: Neuropsychology East Melbourne, Level 2, 138-146 Cardigan Street, Carlton VIC 3052 (view map).(https://goo.gl/maps/6JEHDqdxhBdnYhTd7)

If you would like to attend your appointment in person at our clinic, our administrative staff will contact you beforehand to inform you about our latest COVID-safe policies.

Please contact us prior to your appointment if your health status changes and you are unable to attend: neuropsychology-eastmelbourne@unimelb.edu.au;(mailto:neuropsychology-eastmelbourne@unimelb.edu.au)  (03) 83440298(tel:+61383440298)

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