About Our Group

The Child and Adolescent Neuropsychology Group was founded by Dr Renée Testa and is dedicated to providing high quality neuropsychological services to assist children, adolescents and young adults experiencing difficulties with their thinking skills, emotions and behaviour.

We receive requests for assessment from a wide range of sources including medical professionals, allied health clinicians, parents, teachers (and education sector), lawyers and other members of the community.

Most commonly, we assess and treat children, adolescents and young adults; however, we are also able to accept referrals for adults who have neurodevelopmental needs, such as for Autism or Learning Difficulties assessments.

The Right People

Our Neuropsychologists at the Child and Adolescent Neuropsychology Group have a diverse range of clinical and research interests. Click on the staff links below for more information.

Dr Renee Testa
Dr Renee TestaDirector, Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist

BOT/BPsySc (Hons), DPsych (Clin Neuro), MAPS

Interests: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Traumatic Brain Injury; Rehabilitation and Intervention.

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Dr Ebony Lindor
Dr Ebony LindorSenior Clinical Neuropsychologist

BSc (Hons), DPsych (Clin Neuro), MAPS

Interests: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Motor Disorders; Acquired Brain Injury; Learning Difficulties; Sleep Problems.

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Dr Hayley Pickering
Dr Hayley PickeringPsychologist and Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar

BA (Hons), MPsych (Clin Neuro), MAPS (CCN)

Interests: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Developmental Language Disorder; Learning Difficulties; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

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Dr Amy Lee
Dr Amy LeeClinical Neuropsychologist

BSc (Hons), DPsych (Clin Neuro), MAPS

Interests: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Learning Difficulties; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Developmental Language Disorder; Mood Disorders.

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Dr Jessica Peters
Dr Jessica PetersClinical Neuropsychologist

BPsychSc (Hons), MPsych (ClinNeuro), PHD. MAPS (CCN)

Interests: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Acquired Brain Injury; Learning Difficulties; Mood Disorders.

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Ms Susan Langborne
Ms Susan LangbornePsychologist and Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar

Master of Clinical Neuropsychology Candidate

Susan is a registered psychologist . Her qualifications included a Bachelor of Psychological Science ( Honours) and a Master of Clinical Neuropsychology obtained from La Trobe University…

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Dr Paulina Stedall
Dr Paulina StedallPsychologist and Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar

BPsych (Hons), DPsych (Clin Neuro)

Paulina practices as a Psychologist at the Child and Adolescent Neuropsychology Group. She obtained her Bachelor of Psychology (with Honours) degree and has completed a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Neuropsychology at Monash University…

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Dr Philippa Pyman
Dr Philippa PymanPsychologist and Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar

BPsych (Hons), DPsych (Clin Neuro)

Philippa practices as a Psychologist at the Child and Adolescent Neuropsychology Group. She has completed a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Neuropsychology at Monash University…

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Dr Adrian Russo
Dr Adrian RussoPsychologist and Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar

BPsychSc (Hons), MPsych(Clin Neuro), PhD

Adrian practices as a Psychologist at the Child and Adolescent Neuropsychology Group. He has completed a Doctor of Clinical Neuropsychology at LaTrobe University…

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Prof. David Coghill
Prof. David CoghillChild and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Please note that Prof Coghill is not accepting new patients)

MB ChB, MD, FRANZCP, FRCPsych (UK)

Dave Coghill took up post as Chair of Developmental Mental Health at the University of Melbourne in February 2016. Before this he was professor of child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Dundee, Scotland…

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Ms Sarah Buatti
Ms Sarah BuattiPractice Manager

Our company selectively employs Neuropsychologists

Our company selectively employs Neuropsychologists who have expertise in paediatric neuropsychology and an interest in advancing research for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders and other common conditions of childhood and adolescence. To become endorsed as a Clinical Neuropsychologist, trainees must complete extensive postgraduate university studies in an accredited Clinical Neuropsychology program followed by a period of supervised practice as a Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar. Together, this training takes at least 8 years to complete. Clinical Neuropsychologists are required by law to be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency and practice according to the Australian Psychological Society’s Code of Ethics.

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