COGNITIVE AND EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS
At Glow State Psychology, we believe every child and young person has an innate drive to grow and flourish. Our cognitive and educational assessments are grounded in experience, ensuring that each child’s pattern of strengths and difficulties is understood with care and integrity.
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What We Offer
We provide thorough assessments for school-aged students to support their learning and development. Our services include:
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Learning Difference: Identifying Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) such as dyslexia.
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Attention and Focus: Evaluating for ADHD and other executive functioning related concerns.
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Giftedness: Recognizing and nurturing abilities in students with high potential.
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Developmental Needs: Understanding support needs and classroom accommodations for various neurotypes.
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Emotional and Behavioural Factors: Exploring how social-emotional wellbeing impacts learning.
Our Process
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Initial Consultation: We begin by listening to your concerns, goals, and hopes for your child’s educational journey.
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Assessment: Using validated tools and methods, we evaluate academic, and cognitive abilities, as well as, social-emotional factors.
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Comprehensive Reporting: We deliver detailed yet straightforward findings that reflect a picture of your child’s learner profile, along with actionable recommendations.
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Feedback and Support: In a collaborative session, we guide you through the results, answer your questions, and offer practical strategies for moving forward.
Why Choose Glow State Psychology?
At Glow State Psychology, we pride ourselves on a transparent and genuine approach to every assessment. We recognise the trust families place in us and are committed to delivering insights that are fair, meaningful, and supportive of each student’s wellbeing and potential.
Partner with us to better understand and support your child’s educational journey. Contact us today to schedule an assessment.​​​​​​
AUTISM AND ADHD ASSESSMENT FOR CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULT WOMEN
At Glow State Psychology, we offer psychological assessments for children. teens, and adult women seeking clarity and understanding about their neurodiverse traits. Our services are designed to provide a compassionate exploration of Autism and ADHD.
Understanding Neurodiversity in Women
Neurodiversity can present differently in girls and women, leading many to go unrecognised or misdiagnosed. Our approach is grounded in authenticity, respect, and fairness, ensuring your unique experiences are fully acknowledged. We provide a safe and supportive environment to help you gain deeper self-awareness and access to what's beneath the mask.
Our Assessment Process
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Initial Consultation: We begin with an in-depth conversation about your concerns, experiences, and goals.
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Assessment: Using interviews, questionnaires, and a nuanced understanding of neurodiversity in women, we assess areas such as sensory experience, interests, executive functioning, language and communication preferences, and relationships and emotions.
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Comprehensive Reporting: Our report provide clear results within a neuro-affirming framework and recommendations tailored to your individual needs and circumstances.
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Collaborative Feedback: In a feedback session, we review findings together, addressing your questions and exploring practical next steps.
Who Can Benefit from Our Assessments?
Our services are ideal for children, teens and adult women who:
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Suspect they may have ADHD or Autism.
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Want to understand how neurodiversity shapes their thinking, emotions, and behaviours.
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Are seeking support for challenges such as organisation, sensory sensitivities, or social and communication differences.
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Wish to embrace their strengths and navigate life with greater self-acceptance and confidence.
Why Choose Glow State Psychology?
We are passionate about offering assessments that go beyond labels, focusing instead on understanding and celebrating the whole person. With curiosity in the unique ways neurodiversity manifests in women, we provide compassionate care that gives rise to an authentic life.
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Take the next step toward professional confirming your neurotype. Contact us today to schedule an assessment. ​​​​​
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS
At Glow State Psychology, we offer a confidential space for teachers to process their stress and to put their energy back into teaching and personal life. It's support from someone who has been inside the school community and understand the demands of an educators career. We'll work together to find a sustainable way for you to keep doing the vital work of teaching kids.
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What We Offer
We provide counselling and therapeutic support for teachers for concerns related to:
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Stress and anxiety: Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to manage the pressure that comes with the job.
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Low motivation: Reconnect with your core values and the passion that first inspired you to teach, moving past feelings of apathy.
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Fatigue and burnout: Address the deep exhaustion and emotional depletion, and work towards sustainable energy and work-life balance.
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Post critical incident and vicarious trauma: Process difficult student disclosures and manage the impact of challenging classroom events.
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Why Choose Glow State Psychology?
You have many options for counselling, but this practice offers a difference: contextual understanding. We don't need a primer on staff meetings, difficult conversations, or the feeling of being 'on' all day, which means we can skip the background noise and get straight to the heart of what's challenging you. With a focus on practicality, we offer approaches grounded in evidence, yet simple enough to integrate into a busy teachers life. This is therapy that aims to respect your limited time.​
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Our services are available with Medicare rebates when you obtain a referral from your GP. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.​​​​​​