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Laura Scott

B.Sc. (Hons), M.Clin.Neuro., MAPS (FCCN)

Laura Scott

CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST

INNOVATIVE. COMPASSIONATE. GROUNDED.

I am an Italian-speaking, Clinical Neuropsychologist based in Victoria, Australia. I have spent the last decade helping a wide range of people with brain injuries and illnesses in hospital, community and correctional settings. I offer services throughout Victoria, Far North Queensland and the Northern Territory.

  • I offer innovative support to clients, families and professionals by systematically exploring all available options. I help clients to think creatively about how to overcome the challenges that arise for them.

  • My approach is holistic and compassionate. I work hard to accommodate the diverse needs of clients, their families and supporters. I welcome input from colleagues and thrive in multidisciplinary teams.

  • My work is grounded in theory and evidence. I approach neuropsychological assessment and intervention carefully and methodically to ensure clients receive optimal care.

Professional qualifications & memberships

  • Bachelor of Science (Hons 1), The University of Sydney, 2006

  • Master of Clinical Neuropsychology (Vice chancellor’s commendation for academic excellence), Macquarie University, 2012

  • Psychologist with General Membership and Area of Practice Endorsement - Clinical Neuropsychology, Psychology Board of Australia, AHPRA

  • Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)

  • Fellow of the College of Clinical Neuropsychologists (FCCN)

  • Professional Member of the International Neurological Society (INS)

  • Member of the National Academic of Neuropsychology (NAN)

  • Member of the New Zealand Special Interest Group in Neuropsychology (NZSIGN)

  • Member of the panel of suppliers for the provision of neuropsychology and psychiatric services to Court Services Victoria for programs of the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria or the County Court of Victoria

  • Member of the Board of Directors - arbias (VIC & NSW)

Areas of particular interest

  • Working with complex and diverse clients

  • Medicolegal assessment (primarily criminal matters and decision making capacity)

  • Dementia diagnosis and treatment

  • Progressive neurological disorders (particularly movement disorders and rare genetic diseases)

  • Neurological rehabilitation

  • Behaviour support