Educational and Developmental Psychologist for Children

Educational and developmental psychologists work with children to understand how learning, development, behaviour, wellbeing, and their environments interact. At aMAZEin’ Minds Psychology, we provide assessment, psychological support, consultation, and practical recommendations for children and their families.

Our psychologists work collaboratively with parents and, where appropriate, schools and other professionals. Our clinic is based in Mount Waverley, Melbourne, with telehealth available across Australia where appropriate.

How an Educational and Developmental Psychologist Can Help Children

Children may be referred to an educational and developmental psychologist when there are questions about learning, development, attention, neurodevelopment, emotional wellbeing, or participation at school and in everyday life.

Our work with children may include:

• Cognitive and psychoeducational assessment.
• Assessment of reading, writing, mathematics, and broader learning difficulties.
• ADHD and autism assessment.
• Giftedness and twice-exceptional assessment.
• Psychological support relating to emotional wellbeing, self-regulation, school participation, and developmental transitions.
• Parent consultation and school consultation where appropriate.
• Recommendations to support learning, participation, and everyday functioning.

You can learn more about the profession through the APS College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists.

Assessment for Children

Assessment can help answer specific questions about a child’s learning, cognitive development, attention, neurodevelopment, or educational needs. The assessment process is tailored to the referral question and may include interviews, standardised assessment, questionnaires, observations, and information from parents or teachers where relevant.

Our child assessment services include:

• ADHD assessment
• Autism assessment
• AuDHD assessment
• Giftedness assessment
• Dyslexia assessment
• Dyscalculia assessment
• Dysgraphia assessment
• Specific learning disorder and psychoeducational assessment

Psychological Support for Children

Educational and developmental psychologists can also provide psychological support when a child is experiencing emotional, behavioural, social, or school-related difficulties. The focus of support depends on the child’s circumstances, developmental stage, and goals.

For more information about counselling and psychological support for children, see our Psychologist for Children page.

Working With Parents and Schools

Understanding a child’s needs often involves considering what is happening across different environments. With appropriate consent, our psychologists may work with parents, teachers, schools, and other professionals to develop a clearer understanding of the child’s learning, development, and support needs.

This may include parent consultation, school consultation, discussion of assessment findings, and practical recommendations for home or educational settings where appropriate.

Our Approach

Our psychologists use a collaborative, neuro-affirming, and evidence-informed approach. We recognise that children vary in how they learn, communicate, regulate, engage, and respond to their environments.

Assessment and psychological support are tailored to the individual child, the questions being explored, and the contexts in which support is needed.

Educational and Developmental Psychology in Melbourne

Our clinic is located in Mount Waverley and works with families from across Melbourne, including Glen Waverley, Wheelers Hill, Mulgrave, Notting Hill, Burwood, Chadstone, Clayton, Oakleigh, Ashwood, Ashburton, and surrounding suburbs.

You can also learn more about our Educational and Developmental Psychologist services in Mount Waverley, our broader Educational and Developmental Psychology services in Melbourne, or our Educational Psychologist services in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

Contact Us

If you would like to discuss whether educational and developmental psychology may be appropriate for your child, you can contact our team to discuss your enquiry and available services.

Phone: (03) 7046 4528
Email: info@amazeinminds.com.au
Online: Contact aMAZEin’ Minds Psychology

Clinic: Unit 11B, 475 Blackburn Road, Mount Waverley VIC 3149