About Catch Cognition Neuropsychology
Children and young people can experience difficulties in their thinking skills and behaviour for a variety of different reasons. Neuropsychologists use specialised tests, standardised questionnaires and observation to measure a range of abilities such as intellectual skills, language, attention, memory, executive functions, social communication and academic skills. Paediatric neuropsychologists also work closely with allied medical professionals and schools to help develop learning plans and strategies to support a child to achieve to their full potential.
Catch Cognition specialises in the neuropsychological assessment and diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders for children, adolescents and young adults including:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Learning Difficulties
- Specific Learning Disorders
- Intellectual Disability
- Intellectual Giftedness
- Autism Spectrum Disorder screening.
About Shelley
Shelley is a Clinical Neuropsychologist with experience in child and adolescent neuropsychological assessment, intervention and research. Shelley has worked with children and adolescents with a wide range of conditions including traumatic brain injury, concussion, stroke, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, cancer, ASD, attention/behavioural difficulties and learning problems. Shelley understands the importance of working closely with schools and families to ensure that children who struggle with learning reach their best potential. Shelley has particular interest in working memory, attention and related learning difficulties and academic outcomes for children. Shelley believes that knowledge is power for children and their families. Understanding a child’s “brain behaviour” is the first step to helping them move forward with confidence.
