Giftedness refers to having exceptional intellectual abilities, as measured by standardised IQ tests. Generally an Intelligence Quotient (IQ) of 130 and above is required to identify a gifted child, which is better than 95% of children at that level. While IQ test scores alone are sufficient to identify exceptional intellectual ability, there are certain characteristics that set gifted children apart…
Learning disability can result from disruption to any stages of the learning process. Specific learning disability is a disorder in one or more of the learning processes associated with language use (written or spoken) that affects listening, reading, writing, speaking and spelling skills, or mathematical abilities. Children with learning difficulties can also be susceptible to hyperactivity, impairments in perceptual-motor coordination,…
The ADHD Assessment Clinic @ Breakthrough Psychology Practice can help provide psychometric testing, and diagnosis of children with difficulties around inattention, impulsivity and concentration difficulties. Upon completion of Assessment and Testing, Clinical Psychologist, Narmi will provide you with a detailed written report and treatment recommendations. Medication is one treatment option considered by family’s after a child or teenager is diagnosed…
Assessments designed to assess your childs’ psychological, social and academic standing.
Anxiety can have severe consequences on a child’s social development, educational progress and overall wellbeing.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a medical condition that limits a childs’ ability to focus and can have a detrimental impact on their development.
Whilst children, much like adults, experience the “blues” and the normal spectrum of daily human emotion, persistent unhappiness in a child or adolescent can indicate something more serious.
Bullying is deliberate action taken with the intention of inflicting emotional and/or physical pain and can lead to serious, lasting problems.
HSC stress is common – however the increased pressure of expectation and anxiety over its impact on a teenagers future can have negative impacts on mental and physical wellbeing.