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Treatment , Training and Program Development for
Children Youth and Family Services |
Postal address: 17 Reedy Creek Pl Wamboin NSW 2620 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 counselors; 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.
A new project is introducing
the Child and Adolescent Needs and
Strengths (CANS) assessment instruments (Praed
Foundation) in our work with education and child welfare organisations. This approach, new to Australia, supports the
development and implementation of a cohesive intervention action plan with
responsibility shared by the multiple family members and agencies involved with
a complex case. The CANS process has
been effective in improving communication and collaboration between all those
involved in striving to improve outcomes for children.
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.