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Treatment , Training and Program Development for
Children Youth and Family Services |
Postal address: Box 435 Erindale Centre, 2903 0415379653 ABN: 5216 7151 162 |
Specialised Assessment and Treatment
services
TWI provides a range of
direct assessment and treatment services for children, young people and
families. The standard, comprehensive assessment of a young person with
problematic behaviours (averaging around 20
hours of work) involves a thorough review of the case history and any previous
assessments; interviews with the young person, his/her parents or carers and other significant figures such as doctors,
teachers, and counsellors; in-situ observations (if
appropriate); the administration of further tests of psychological function (if
necessary); a discussion and summary of findings; and recommendations for
further action. Shorter more focused assessments or preliminary
opinions may be provided on request or where there are confidentiality concerns
that limit wider inquiry.
We focus on:
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Assessment and treatment with children and
young people (and sometimes adults) with problematic sexual behaviour. The approach is based on an in-depth analysis of
the needs of the child within their context and the need for a practical
intervention plan.
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Assessment and treatment of children and young
people with developmental disabilities and behaviour problems.
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Complex case analysis and interventions.
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Court directed assessments of children and
families
Diana Boswell is also a
member of the Autism Asperger ACT Early Intervention Consortium and provides
assessment and treatment for children with an AutismSpectrum
Disorder. Diagnoses are made using the ADOS and ADI-R and
intervention programs are developed with families.
In addition, all
practitioners associated with TWI have always maintained a strong interest in
the provision of services for children and young people in out-of-home care and
in supporting their carers.
Contacting office@twi.org.au and requesting an
intake form initiates the referral process. Referrals will be considered by TWI
psychologists on a weekly basis and responded to in a timely manner. If we are
able to accept the referral we will seek further details and develop a quotation
for the anticipated cost of the assessment.