Elizabeth Connellan

BSc (Hons), M Psych (Clin), MAPS

Paediatric Clinical Psychologist

Bachelor of Science, University of NSW.

Honours in Psychology, University of NSW

Masters in Clinical Psychology, University of Western Sydney

Member of Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)

Registered Psychologist.

Mother of toddler, Tom.

Over the last eleven years, Liz has been providing psychology services to children and their families from a diverse range of cultures.  She has worked in a number of settings, including private, charity and government organizations. 

Liz is currently working part-time at the Chatswood Assessment Centre (a service of the Royal North Shore Hospital), specialising in assessment of children aged 0-6 years who have developmental delays or disorders.  Previously, she worked on a similar specialist assessment team for the Department of Aging, Home Care and Disability in Leichhardt and has extensive knowledge of services available in the inner west.  Prior to these positions, Liz worked in several settings offering intensive skills building programmes and behavioural support programmes to children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

Liz has extensive experience in the following areas:

·      developmental assessments for young children (using Griffiths    Mental Development Scales)

·      learning difficulties assessments

·      behavioural assessments of children (at home, pre-school or school)

·      behavioural advice and support regarding toddlers and children

·      behavioural advice and support for children with special needs, including ADHD, delayed development and disabilities (including autism and autism spectrum disorder)

·      stress management training for parents

·      general parenting advice and support

·      treatment of childhood anxiety and low self esteem