developmental, diagnostic and functional assessments
in mill park and north-east melbourne
comprehensive assessments to
understand needs, strengths and next steps
a collaborative, strengths-based approach
At Emble Allied Health, we provide developmental, diagnostic and functional assessments for children, teenagers and young adults in Mill Park and across Melbourne’s north-east.
Assessments help build a clear understanding of strengths, support needs and participation in everyday life – supporting diagnosis, planning and meaningful next steps.
Families often come to us seeking:
- Autism assessments
- ADHD assessments
- Speech, language and communication assessments
- Cognitive and learning assessments
- NDIS functional capacity assessments
Our approach is collaborative and neuroaffirming – focused on clarity, understanding and practical next steps.
assessments for children, teenagers and young adults
We provide assessments across key stages of development:
- Infants and toddlers
- Preschool-aged children
- School-aged children
- Teenagers
- Young adults (where within scope)
We support individuals and families across Mill Park, Bundoora, Epping, Doreen, South Morang, Mernda and surrounding areas.
types of assessments we offer
We offer the following assessments for children, teenagers and young adults in Melbourne:
diagnostic assessments (autism, adhd and developmental)
We provide diagnostic assessments for children and teenagers in Melbourne, supporting understanding of developmental differences such as autism and ADHD.
This may include:
- Autism assessments (multidisciplinary where appropriate)
- ADHD assessments
- Cognitive and developmental assessments
- Educational and learning assessments (including dyslexia-related assessments)
Our diagnostic process brings together:
- developmental history
- clinical observation
- standardised assessment tools
- input from relevant disciplines (e.g. psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy)
cognitive and learning assessments
We provide cognitive and learning assessments for children and teenagers, helping to understand how a young person thinks, learns and processes information.
These assessments may explore:
- reasoning and problem-solving
- memory and attention
- processing speed
- academic skills such as reading, writing and mathematics
They are often used to support:
- school-based adjustments
- identification of learning differences (e.g. dyslexia)
- educational planning and intervention
Where appropriate, we also offer non-verbal cognitive assessment options.
speech, language and communication assessments
We provide speech, language and communication assessments for children, teenagers and young adults supporting understanding of how a young person communicates and interacts.
These assessments may explore:
- understanding and use of language
- speech sound development
- social communication
- phonological processing and early literacy skills
Assessments are selected based on age, goals and context, and include both structured tools and observation in meaningful settings.
functional capacity assessments (ndis)
We provide NDIS functional capacity assessments in Melbourne, supporting understanding of how a person participates in everyday life.
These assessments may explore:
- communication
- self-care and daily routines
- emotional regulation
- mobility and motor skills
- social participation
- independence and community access
They are often used for:
- NDIS access requests
- plan reviews
- support planning and goal setting
developmental, motor and sensory assessments
These assessments support understanding of development and participation across early childhood, school-age years and beyond.
They may explore:
- developmental milestones (infants and young children)
- fine and gross motor skills
- visual-motor integration
- sensory processing
- adaptive skills and daily living abilities
- emotional and behavioural functioning
Assessments are tailored to each child or young person’s age and needs.
dietetic assessments
Dietetic assessments help us understand nutrition, health and eating patterns in the context of everyday life.
This may include:
- dietary intake and nutritional analysis
- growth and development (where relevant)
- mealtime patterns and routines
- health history related to nutrition
These assessments are often completed in collaboration with other team members, particularly where feeding, sensory or developmental factors are involved.