Expert Psychological Assessments in Bendigo
Neuropsychology, cognitive assessments and interventions for adolescents and adults in Bendigo.
Rob is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Melbourne. Graduating from the Neuropsychology training program at La Trobe in 2002, he has provided neuropsychological assessments and interventions in inpatient, outpatient, community rehabilitation, and other community settings. He has provided workshops and seminars regarding neuropsychology and brain health to professional peers and the broader community.
In research, he has held research fellowships from the Australian Research Council and National Health and Medical Research Council, examining executive functions (such as self control), using neuroimaging and cognitive assessment in people with neurological and psychiatric illness, including substance use disorders, dementia, multiple sclerosis, ADHD, schizophrenia and traumatic brain injury.
Services
Cognitive Assessment
Rob sees clients for a range of referrals. This can include clarification of a diagnosis, to provide an opinion on the management and intervention to support a client and their families, because of the individual’s condition (e.g., dementia, ADHD, psychiatric conditions). Each assessment is tailored to the individual’s needs.
Cognitive assessments can be conducted at the clinic in Bendigo, or at a pre-arranged community space (e.g., hospital or clinic room) that provides suitable privacy from auditory and visual distraction.
Common referral questions include:
What happens in a cognitive assessment?
Our assessments use a clinical interview and cognitive testing to gain an comprehensive understanding of a person’s cognition. Assessments are provided to individuals from 16 years of age. Rob is committed to providing safe and inclusive services. A typical assessment involves an initial clinical interview, neuropsychological testing, a feedback session and a formal report. We might also ask for your permission to talk to someone close to you (e.g. a parent or partner) to further inform the results.
The assessment appointment generally takes 3 to 4 hours of face to face time (with rest breaks). During the interview, you will be asked important questions, such as symptoms, medical and psychological history, medications, education and occupational history, and other information that will assist with diagnosis and intervention. Formal assessment may include you answering questions, completing some pen and paper tasks or computer-based tasks. Some of these tasks will be easy; some will be challenging. There is nothing you need to do to prepare for these tests and it’s normal to feel nervous. Rob will help you work through the assessment process to make sure we get an accurate reflection of your cognitive strengths and difficulties.