These resources can be downloaded and edited to personalise for your child. They are one way that some parents choose to prepare children who may have questions about what to expect at an assessment. These resources are not recommended for every case- each child is different and you can decide if the resources are right for your child, given their age and circumstances. Please feel free to discuss with Emelie Fahey whether these resources are right for you. Please click on the buttons below to access the relevant resources.

The following resources aim to provide information of a general nature about MindSpark Psychology and are not intended to provide clinical advice or be a replacement for professional services. Please do not distribute these resources without the permission of Dr Emelie Fahey.

Resources for Parents

Information for parents bringing their child for an Autism assessment

Information for children coming to complete an Autism and/or ADHD assessment.

Resources for Children

Information for children coming to complete a full psycho-educational assessment (cognitive and learning).

Resources for Adolescents & Young People

Here you can find information about what to expect at your Autism assessment appointment.

Here you can find information about what to expect at your cognitive assessment appointment.

Here you can find information about what to expect if you have both cognitive and Autism assessments

Here you can find information about what to expect at your cognitive and psychoeducational assessment appointments.

Resources for Parents & Teachers

Information on Comic Strip Conversations (originally developed by Carol Gray)

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Kids Helpline- 1800 55 1800 or via webchat (available 24/7 for children, teens and young adults aged up to 25)

Headspace- 1800 650 890 or via webchat (available 9am-1am every day for young people aged 12-25)

Parentline Victoria- 13 22 89 (available 8am to midnight every day for parents and carers with children who are up to 18 years old)

1800 RESPECT- 1800 737 732 or via webchat (available 24/7 to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence)

13 YARN- 13 92 76 (available 24/7 to provide support for Indigenous Australians)

Lifeline- 13 11 14 or via text or webchat (available 24/7)

QLife- 1800 184527 or via webchat (available 3pm to midnight every day to provide LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia)

Alternative Support Options

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