Services & Fees

Renee uses an evidence-based approach when conducting assessments. Testing sessions must be face-to face and can take approximately five to eight hours (including rest breaks). 


Assessments for Clinical Purposes:


Renee offers assessments for a variety of clinical purposes, including:

 

  • Comprehensive assessments to assist with diagnosis in adults and older adults
  • Neurological conditions including multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease etc. 
  • Neurodegenerative conditions including Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, fronto-temporal dementia, lewy body dementia
  • Mild cognitive impairment
  • Traumatic brain injury and post-concussion syndrome
  • NDIS and DSP assessments
  • Memory/IQ assessment
  • Assessments to assess effects of treatment (e.g., post surgery)
  • Assessments to investigate the cognitive changes associated with psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, depression, PTSD, and personality disorders
  • Assessments of specific learning disorders (e.g., reading, spelling, mathematics)

 


Civil Medicolegal Assessments: 

 

  • Adult to older adult populations
  • Independent medical examinations
  • Opinions of permanent impairment based on the AMA5
  • Diagnosis of neuropsychological disorders (e.g., brain injury)
  • Capacity assessments for guardianship and financial administration orders
  • Testamentary capacity for wills and other legal decisions



Assessments for WorkCover/Insurance purposes:

 

  • Assessments to investigate the impact of injury on cognitive functioning in the context of return to work
  • Assessments to assist with TPD claims
  • Assessments of psychological functioning, personality, and effort
  • Assessments on the impact a brain injury/illness has on an individual's capacity for aspects of their daily functioning, including independent living, work function, or future employment

 


Fees


Fees are charged at $280 per hour for medicolegal assessments and $232 per hour for clinical assessments. Please note this is below the Australian Psychological Society's (APS) schedule of recommended hourly fees which falls at $330 per hour . Please note unfortunately there is currently no Medicare rebate available for neuropsychological assessments.


Please contact renee@rtneuropsychology.com.au for a quote.