Trauma-Informed Neuropsychological Assessment
Some presentations involve the impact of trauma alongside neurodevelopmental or cognitive differences. In these situations, there may be significant overlap in how difficulties present (e.g., attention, emotional regulation, memory, or social engagement), which can make understanding the underlying profile more complex.
Our Trauma-Informed Neuropsychological Assessment assessments are designed for situations where more time and care are needed to explore overlapping features and build a nuanced, accurate understanding.
Why Assessments Matter
When trauma and neurodevelopmental differences intersect, standard assessments may not fully capture the complexity of the presentation. A more in-depth approach supports clearer differentiation, reduces the risk of misinterpretation, and leads to more appropriate and meaningful recommendations.
Trauma-informed assessment approach
These assessments allow for extended time to explore developmental history, life experiences, and current functioning in depth. We take a trauma-informed approach, recognising how past experiences may influence presentation, engagement, and performance during assessment.
Particular attention is given to overlapping features (e.g., attention differences, emotional responses, executive functioning), to understand what is driving current difficulties and what supports are most helpful.
A multidisciplinary approach is often involved, with collaboration (with consent) across professionals such as paediatricians, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and educators. This supports a more integrated and comprehensive understanding.
Assessments remain flexible and can include adapted pacing, breaks, and home-based sessions where appropriate to support comfort and obtain a more representative picture of functioning.
Potential measures
This list is not exhaustive. Assessment measures are selected based on each individual's presentation, age, goals, and assessment needs.
Fees
Fees vary depending on the time required, scope of assessment, and level of multidisciplinary involvement.
Please enquire for a personalised quote.
Take the next step
If trauma, neurodevelopmental differences, and broader questions about day-to-day functioning are overlapping in a way that feels difficult to untangle, complete the intake form or request a callback to clarify the next step.