Cognitive, Psychological & Behavioural Assessments

Scope of Assessments

The Brain and Behaviour Clinic uses an evidenced-based model of psychological assessment to gain a comprehensive understanding of an individual’s cognitive and behavioural ability. This guides decision making and informs future support and treatment options for individuals, families, and treating teams.

Our professional and quality-driven services are available to children (6+), adolescents, and adults.

The Brain and Behaviour Clinic provides assessments for the following areas

Intelligence & Cognitive Assessments

e.g. Intellectual disability, executive functioning, adaptive functioning.

Achievement Assessments

e.g. Specific learning disorders, academic strengths and weaknesses.

Neurodevelopmental Assessments

e.g. ADHD, ASD, psychometric screening for DSM-5 diagnoses

Return to Work Assessments

e.g. Strengths and weaknesses, clarifying deficits.

Referral Requirements

A written referral from a General Practitioner, Paediatrician, Psychiatrist or relevant health profession is often beneficial but not always required for assessments. If you are unsure if you require this, please reach out to us and we can advise if this would be beneficial in your particular case.

Once a referral has been received, The Brain and Behaviour Clinic will contact the client to discuss booking the initial appointment.

Referrals can be sent by the following means:

Medical objects provider number 6006715A
eFax: (07) 3521 6794

Fees

Initial Intake Session

60 minutes
or
90 minutes

$260 per hour

Assessment Session/s

Duration depends on assessments needed
Varies per person

$260 per hour

Report Preparation

Includes gathering information from third parties, scoring and interpretation

$650

Feedback Session

60 minutes
or
90 minutes

$260 per hour

Note: NDIS fees differ from those outlined above and are set as per the NDIS annual price guide. Return to work assessment fees differ and are set with each individual organisation at the outset. All assessments are tailored to meet each individuals' unique circumstances. Please e-mail admin@thebbclinic.com.au for an individualised quotation.

Funding and Rebates

NDIS: Participants of the NDIS can use their Improved Daily Living budget to fund assessments if these are either self-managed or plan-managed. Fees will be charged in-line with the current NDIS Schedule of Fees.
Medicare: Medicare rebates are not available for cognitive, psychological, or behavioural assessments.
Private Health Insurance: Clients may be able to claim a rebate from their private health insurer after full payment is made to The Brain and Behaviour Clinic if certain criteria are met (e.g., client's policy covers assessment services).

Our Story

Hello there! I’m Leanne, the face behind The Brain and Behaviour Clinic. I am a Clinical Psychologist providing cognitive, psychological, and behavioural based assessments for children from 5 years of age, through to adolescents, and adults. Areas of particular interest include neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive disorders such as Intellectual Disability or Impairment, Specific Learning Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The Brain and Behaviour Clinic opened its doors back in 2020 led by a colleague Bryony Kitter, with the goal of providing quality evidence-based assessment services within the Sunshine Coast and its surrounds. The objective, investigative, and informative nature of the assessment process is what drives us, and I endeavour to work with individuals and families in a compassionate, supportive, and non-judgemental approach, adopting an evidenced-based, neuro-affirming model of assessment. This aids to gain a comprehensive understanding of an individual’s cognitive and behavioural abilities, guides decision-making, and informs future support and treatment options for individuals, families, and treating teams.

You may have landed on this webpage because you have been referred for an assessment or perhaps you are just exploring your options. I pride myself on tailoring assessments to an individual’s needs and helping people to navigate what can often feel like an overwhelming and daunting process. Please reach out if you feel The Brain and Behaviour Clinic may be able to be of assistance to you.

Leanne Tomkins
MPsych (Clin), MAPS
Clinical Psychologist
Director, The Brain and Behaviour Clinic

Get in Touch

Primary Clinic - Buderim
Located at Buderim Central
Suite 26, 7-15 Lindsay Road, Buderim, Qld, 4556 (view on Google Maps, opens in a new tab)

Outreach Clinic - Maleny
Located within the Be Kids Clinic
17 Bunya Street, Maleny Qld 4552

Phone: 0427 609 220
Email: admin@thebbclinic.com.au
Fax: 07 3521 6794

Referrals are welcome via Medical Objects or Fax