Diagnostic Assessments
Clear answers, a thoughtful assessment process and practical next steps.
Connect provides private diagnostic assessments in Karratha for children and adults, led by Clinical Psychologist Naomi Ward. We take the time to understand each person’s individual strengths, experiences and support needs.
Assessment Types
The Assessment Process
Diagnostic Assessment Referral
Understanding Through Assessment
A diagnostic assessment can help you better understand how you or your child thinks, learns, communicates and experiences the world. It can provide clarity around areas of concern and help identify suitable supports at home, at school, at work and in everyday life.
Our assessment process is respectful, thorough and tailored to the individual. We bring together relevant information from the person being assessed, their family and, where appropriate, other professionals involved in their care or education.
Diagnostic Assessments We Offer
Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment
An autism assessment explores social communication, patterns of behaviour, sensory experiences and developmental history. The process considers the person’s individual strengths and support needs across different areas of life.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Assessment
An ADHD assessment explores attention, concentration, organisation, impulsivity and activity levels. It considers how these experiences may affect learning, work, relationships and daily life.
Intellectual and Cognitive Assessment
A cognitive assessment helps build a clearer picture of thinking and learning abilities. It may explore areas such as reasoning, memory, processing and problem-solving to identify strengths and areas where additional support may be helpful.
Specific Learning Disorder Assessment
A Specific Learning Disorder assessment explores persistent difficulties with learning skills such as reading, written expression or mathematics. This may include assessment for dyslexia or dyscalculia, depending on the person’s needs and areas of concern.
What the Assessment Process May Include
Every assessment is planned around the individual. Depending on the reason for referral, age and assessment type, the process may include →
The exact process and appointments required will be explained before the assessment begins.
An intake interview with the individual and/or their parent or caregiver.
Academic testing.
Questionnaires completed by the individual, family members, teachers or other relevant people.
Liaison with therapists, teachers or other professionals, with consent.
A cognitive assessment, where required.
Review of relevant reports, referrals and background information.
Your Report and Recommendations
Following the assessment, you will receive a formal report from the Clinical Psychologist. The report will explain the assessment findings and include recommendations tailored to the person’s needs.
Where appropriate, these recommendations may help guide therapy, educational or workplace supports, future referrals, access to Connect’s services or an application for external support.
Meet Naomi Ward
Clinical Psychologist
(Assessments Only)
Naomi is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of practice. Her area of interests include the assessment and therapy of children and adolescents. With a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and learning difficulties, she brings a wealth of expertise to her role at CPTS. Naomi has spent the last 15 years conducting developmental assessments in private practice and was previously part of the Child Wellbeing Centre in Perth, where she trained and led a team of psychologists in autism screening and assessment.
In addition to her professional background, Naomi has lived experience with autism in her family, providing her with unique insight and empathy in her work. She has also overseen the growth and development of multidisciplinary teams, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and psychologists, ensuring high standards of care. Naomi has played a key role in developing early intervention programs for young children with developmental disabilities, shaping the future for many families.
Naomi’s career began in the Pilbara, and she is excited to return to Karratha, bringing her extensive knowledge and skills to support the community once again.
Fees and Funding
Diagnostic assessments are offered as a private service and are not funded by the NDIS. Private payment is accepted, and private health rebates may be available depending on your insurer and level of cover. We recommend checking directly with your private health insurer before booking.
Payment plan support may also be available. Please contact our team to discuss current fees and payment arrangements.
Ready to Take the Next Step
Complete the Diagnostic Assessment Referral form below to tell us a little more about the assessment you are seeking. Our team will review the information and contact you about the next steps.