OUTREACH PSYCHOLOGY ASSESSMENTS

Comprehensive Psychology Assessments Across Regional Australia

Comprehensive ADHD, autism, cognitive and learning assessments for all ages.

Face-to-face assessments in Regional Australia, with Telehealth support before and after assessment.

We are committed to improving access to high-quality, evidence-based psychological assessments for individuals living in regional and rural Australia. Many communities face long wait times, limited local services, and the need to travel significant distances to access specialist care, which can delay diagnosis and appropriate support. Our service aims to reduce these barriers by providing timely, comprehensive assessments that offer diagnostic clarity and practical recommendations, helping referrers and families make informed decisions about care and intervention pathways.

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Dr Jennifer Menon is a Clinical Psychologist and Director of Mind in Mind Psychology, an award-winning psychology practice in Victoria.

She is passionate about supporting children, adults, and families to better understand how they think, learn, and experience the world.

Dr Menon has extensive experience in ADHD, autism, cognitive and learning assessments, gained through over 20 years of work across disability services, community settings, hospital environments, and private practice. She is committed to bringing these high-quality assessment services to regional communities, helping to reduce the barriers many families face in accessing timely, specialist support. Her approach is thorough, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice.

  • Mind in Mind Psychology provides evidence-based psychological assessments to support diagnostic clarity, treatment planning and access to appropriate supports.

    We work with children, adolescents and adults who may benefit from assessment for:

    • ADHD

    • Autism

    • Specific Learning Disorder

    • Cognitive difficulties

    • Diagnostic clarification where presentations are complex

    Our service is designed to improve access for regional communities by combining face-to-face assessment delivery with telehealth intake, feedback and follow-up support.

  • A referral may be appropriate where there are concerns about:

    • Attention, impulsivity or hyperactivity

    • Social communication or autism-related differences

    • Learning, reading, writing or maths difficulties

    • Cognitive functioning, memory or executive skills

    • A gap between ability and performance

    • Ongoing emotional or behavioural concerns where diagnosis is unclear

    We welcome referrals for both children and adults.

  • Assessment for children, adolescents and adults where neurodivergence is suspected.

    Autism Assessments

    Comprehensive autism assessments using structured, evidence-based tools.

    ADHD Assessments

    Comprehensive ADHD assessments to support accurate diagnosis and clear, practical recommendations.

    Specific Learning Disorder Assessments

    Assessment of reading, writing and maths difficulties, including diagnostic clarification for dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia.

    Cognitive Assessments

    Assessment of cognitive functioning to better understand learning profile, intellectual strengths and areas of difficulty.

    Combined Assessments

    Where clinically appropriate, combined assessment pathways may be recommended.

  • 1. Referral or enquiry

    Referrals can be made by GPs, schools, allied health professionals or directly by clients.

    2. Intake appointment

    An initial intake session is completed via telehealth to gather background information and determine the most appropriate assessment pathway.

    3. Questionnaires and information gathering

    Relevant questionnaires and collateral information are collected prior to the assessment.

    4. Face-to-face assessment

    Assessment is completed in person during our Whyalla outreach dates.

    5. Report and feedback

    Clients receive a comprehensive written report and a telehealth feedback session to discuss findings and recommendations.

  • Clinical Psychologist-led assessments

    • Neuro-affirming and trauma-informed approach

    • Use of gold-standard, evidence-based assessment tools

    • Clear, comprehensive reports

    • Practical recommendations for home, school, work and treatment planning

    • Regional access through face-to-face outreach and telehealth support

    Reports may be suitable for:

    • GPs and paediatricians

    • Schools

    • Allied health professionals

    • NDIS, where applicable

  • We accept:

    • GP referrals

    • Paediatrician or Psychiatry referrals

    • School referrals

    • Allied health referrals

    • Private/self-referrals

    You can use the form below, or contact us to discuss your assessment options.

    Rebates may be available.

  • If you are a school, GP clinic or allied health service and would like more information about our assessment services, we are happy to provide:

    • Referral information

    • Assessment guides

    • School checklists

    • Further details about suitability and process

    Click the link below to email us!

  • To make a referral, please complete the form below.

    To discuss whether an assessment may be appropriate, please contact us.

    Clients can refer themselves by completing the form below. Parents and carers can complete the form to refer their child.

Make a Referral

To refer a client please complete this form or contact us if you have any question.