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Located on the Central Coast, our practice is dedicated to providing evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, counselling, and intervention to support children, adolescents, and families overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Our team of experts is specially trained to address a wide range of developmental, intellectual, social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Our Expertise
Our practice is led by Principal Psychologist Chantee Nixon, a Registered Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in providing assessment, treatment, and intervention programs for children, adolescents, and families. Chantee has extensive expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and has obtained postgraduate training in the gold standard assessment tools used for the diagnosis of ASD.
Assessment and Intervention Services
We offer a range of assessment services to determine a child or young person's level of functioning. Our assessments are tailored to the individual child's needs and may include:
- Cognitive Assessment: A psychometric assessment of intellectual functioning, highlighting strengths and weaknesses in verbal and non-verbal problem-solving.
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment: A comprehensive assessment of social, emotional, and behavioral skills, as well as cognitive and adaptive functioning.
- Adaptive Behaviour Assessment: An evaluation of daily living skills, social relating, and communication skills.
- Learning Difficulties Assessment: An evaluation of learning disabilities, including dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other learning difficulties.
- Emotional Regulation Group Program: A group program designed to develop emotional regulation skills in children with Asperger's Syndrome or High Functioning Autism.
Counselling and Therapy Services
Our team of psychologists and therapists offer a range of counselling and therapy services to support children, adolescents, and families. These services may include:
- Anxiety management
- Anger management
- ADHD
- Depression
- Self-esteem
- Social skills
- Sleep problems
- Teasing and bullying
- Diagnostic disclosure
- Managing challenging behaviour
- Adjusting to diagnosis
- Stress management
- Parent-child relationships
- Sibling support
- School consultancy
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Specialist
We are specially trained in the diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Our expertise includes:
- Positive Behaviour Support: Strategies for managing challenging behaviour in the home and school environment.
- Emotional Regulation Skills Development: Programs aimed at developing emotional regulation skills in children with Asperger's Syndrome or High Functioning Autism.
