DVA clients accepted
OWL accepts eligible Veteran Card holders for clinical psychology treatment with a valid referral. Eligibility and referral arrangements are confirmed before booking.
Call to discuss a DVA referralFor referring professionals
Clinical psychology referrals.
Dr Ashleigh Schweinsberg accepts referrals for therapy and psychological assessment, including DVA and HART pathways. Referrers are welcome to call to clarify clinical fit and scope.
Clinical approach
Assessment is guided by the referral question.
The process is designed around the question to be answered, the decisions the findings will inform and the available evidence.
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Clarify the diagnostic, cognitive, functional or planning question before selecting measures.
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Integrate developmental and clinical history, current functioning, standardised measures, collateral information and behavioural observation.
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Consider differential and co-occurring neurodevelopmental, mental health, learning, sleep, medical and contextual factors.
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Report the conclusion, supporting evidence, limitations and recommendations for the intended audience.
Assessment services
Referral pathways.
Suitability, components, likely timeframes and fees are confirmed before appointments are scheduled.
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ADHD assessment
Developmental symptoms, cross-setting impairment, executive functioning, collateral evidence and differential diagnoses.
02Autism assessment
Development, social communication, sensory experience, behaviour patterns, masking, strengths and support needs.
03Combined ADHD and autism assessment
An integrated pathway where both diagnostic questions, overlap and co-occurring explanations need consideration.
04Cognitive assessment
Reasoning and learning profile assessed for a defined clinical, educational or functional purpose.
Provider programs
DVA and HART referral pathways.
Please call before referring to confirm current availability, clinical fit and the documentation required for the pathway.
Preferred HART provider
OWL participates as a preferred HART provider. Referrers and clients are welcome to call to discuss suitability and the relevant referral process.
Call to discuss a HART referralReferral information
Information that assists clinical scoping.
A focused referral question helps determine whether assessment is indicated and which components are necessary.
- Specific clinical or functional referral question
- Relevant developmental, medical, mental health and educational history
- Current diagnoses, medications and supports
- Previous reports, school information or test results
- Intended purpose and audience of the report
- Any time-sensitive planning, funding or review requirements