Blue Door
Psychology.

Psychological assessments for children & adolescents in Adelaide.

We provide comprehensive psychological assessments for children and adolescents across Adelaide and the southern suburbs, including Autism, ADHD, learning differences and giftedness.

Our approach is family-centered, thoughtful and holistic. We look beyond a diagnosis to understand each child’s unique profile and ensure families feel informed, supported and confident as they move forward.

No referral required

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Assessment wait times.

Next available appointments from 1–3 weeks.

Wait times vary depending on the clinician and assessment type.

Updated 27.08.2026

Assessment services for children and adolescents.

We offer detailed psychological assessments tailored to your child’s individual strengths, needs and learning profile.

Autism Assessments

Comprehensive Autism assessments using gold-standard tools to understand your child’s strengths, differences and support needs. Where clinically appropriate, ADHD screening and exploration of a PDA profile are included, alongside practical, individualised recommendations.

ADHD Assessments

Thorough evaluation of attention, executive functioning and behaviour across home and school settings, helping to understand how these difficulties may be affecting your child’s learning, daily functioning and overall wellbeing.

Learning & Academic Assessments

Comprehensive cognitive and academic assessment to identify learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia or dyscalculia. ADHD screening is included where clinically relevant, allowing attention and executive functioning to be considered alongside your child’s learning profile.

Giftedness Assessments

Cognitive and academic profiling to identify advanced learning abilities and support appropriate educational planning. Assessment can also provide useful evidence when exploring specialist gifted education programs or school entry.

Comprehensive & Combined Assessments

Children don’t always fit neatly into one assessment category. When broader testing is needed, we can combine areas such as Autism, ADHD, learning and giftedness within one coordinated assessment pathway, reducing duplication and offering more streamlined pricing.

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Autism assessments that consider PDA profiles.

Autism can present very differently from one child to another. Our clinicians are experienced in recognising more complex and subtle presentations, including Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profiles, and understanding how demand avoidance may shape a child’s everyday experiences, behaviour and support needs.

While PDA is not currently recognised as a separate formal diagnosis in Australia, where relevant we can explore a PDA profile as part of an Autism assessment and provide tailored recommendations to help families and schools better understand and support the individual child.

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Why Families Choose Blue Door Psychology.

A Thoughtful, Holistic Approach

Every child is different. Our assessments are designed to understand the whole child — their strengths, learning style, personality and emotional world - not just the behaviours that prompted concern. We take the time to listen carefully and build a clear, balanced picture of what is going on.

A Thorough and Individualised Process

We gather information from multiple perspectives, including home, school and direct assessment, so that no single moment defines the outcome. Our approach is responsive to your child and your family’s questions, ensuring the assessment feels meaningful and relevant — not rushed or generic.

Clear Answers and Practical Direction

Families often come to us feeling uncertain or overwhelmed. Our aim is to help you better understand your child and what they need, so the next steps feel clearer and more manageable. Whether or not a diagnosis is made, you will leave with a deeper understanding of your child and practical, tailored recommendations that offer genuine next steps for home and school.

What to expect.

1. Booking and Intake

Families can book directly online without a referral. Following booking, we send a detailed intake form to gather background information and better understand your concerns and your child’s history.

2. Assessment Sessions

Your child attends one or more assessment sessions in a calm, supportive environment. We tailor the pace and approach to suit their age, comfort and individual profile.

3. Information Gathering

To ensure a well-rounded understanding, we gather additional information through parent and teacher questionnaires where appropriate. This allows us to consider your child’s strengths and challenges across different settings and perspectives.

4. Feedback and Report

We meet with you to explain the findings clearly and discuss practical next steps for home and school. A detailed, individualised written report is then finalised and provided within 8 weeks, following the feedback appointment.

Social Skills Through Dungeons & Dragons.

Our Dungeons & Dragons social group combines imagination with real-world skill development. Guided by a psychologist, participants build communication, teamwork and confidence while engaging in collaborative storytelling and structured gameplay.

This isn’t just a game — it’s a carefully facilitated social learning experience.

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