Background

Dr Harvey has almost 30 years of experience working in educational settings, including public and private schools. Her diverse experience includes SLD assessment and diagnosis, educational assessment (literacy, math, writing and spelling skills), ADHD and ASD screening and assessment, counselling, research and professional consulting.

Dr Harvey works with children, adolescents and adults. Originally a primary school teacher, she then moved into special education, working with primary-aged students with challenging behaviours.   While completing a Doctorate in Educational Psychology, Dr Harvey worked as a educational psychologist in primary, secondary and tertiary educational settings, as well as various community organisations including SPELD Victoria. Dr Harvey lectured at the University of Melbourne, topics included ADHD, specific learning disorders (dyslexia) and managing challenging behaviours. She also worked as a research fellow and research design manager for over 10 years, so has a solid understanding of the essential qualities of evidence-based practices and programs.

Dr Harvey specialises in the assessment and diagnosis of specific learning disorders for children, adolescents and adults in the North Western region of Melbourne, Victoria.  She also offers assessments for ADHD, ASD, Giftedness, Intellectual disabiltiy and General learning difficulties. If you, or your child is experiencing challenges that may be symptomatic of these types of disorders, contact Jacqui to discuss them.  

Qualifications

Bachelor of Teaching, Deakin University

Bachelor of Education, Deakin University

Graduate Diploma of Psychological Studies, Deakin University

Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Deakin University

Doctor of Educational Psychology, The University of Melbourne

Specialisation - Dyslexia. Specific Learning Disorders. Dysgraphia. Dyscalculia. Assessment and Testing Services.

Dyslexia. Dysgraphia. Dyscalculia. Specific Learning Disorders. General Learning Difficulties. Giftedness. Intellectual Disability.

Professional Associations

Psychologists Board of Australia

Member - Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)

Fellow - APS College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists (FCEDP)

Member - Learning Difficulties Australia (LDA)

All services are by appointment only.  Please contact Jacqui directly to make an appointment.    

School visits by arrangement.