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Session F5

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Stream F
Saturday, May 17, 2025
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

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- Diagnosis: do we still need it? | (CHAIR) Chelsea Hyde (PANELLISTS) Gehan Roberts,, Kathryn Kallady, Georgia Dawson & Camelia Wilkinson (60 mins)


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Ms Camelia Wilkinson
CW Psychological Services

Diagnosis: do we still need it?

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Abstract

This panel will explore the role of formal clinical diagnosis in the context of access to funding or services. We will pose questions to panellists about the importance of diagnosis, particularly as it pertains to neurodiversity, and how we also consider self-identification.

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Camelia Wilkinson, FAPS FCEDP, is a practicing psychologist, board-approved supervisor, and an endorsed Educational and Developmental Psychologist. She is passionate about Educational and Developmental psychology which she has been practicing, teaching, and supervising (both students and practitioners) for over two decades. That passion is represented by her roles, professional positions, and associations over her career, reflected in the various requests for contribution and input from several organisations and professional bodies. She has been holding teaching positions within the Master's programs at the University of Melbourne and ACU. She is the Chair of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychology (CEDP) and the National Committee. She was the previous Chair of the Victoria branch committee and the Chair of the successful 2021 CEDP Virtual Conference. She worked with ACER between 2020 and 2021 as a member of the External Panel of Medical Experts and has been involved in several panels and taskforces within the APS between 2022 and 2024. Camelia mentors and offers professional supervision to psychologists those going for endorsement and to professionals from various fields. In private practice, Camelia works with diverse groups and individuals (young people, parents, teachers, and schools), across issues such as learning difficulties, developmental and neurodevelopmental disorders, and mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, and OCD. working. Her keen interest in neurodevelopmental disorders, specifically autism, is exemplified by her undertaking a PhD research at Swinburne University which began in 2021. Camelia is a keen advocate of Psychological practice and Educational and Developmental Psychology work and is actively participating in work that helps promote the unique skills and expertise of this profession. You can find Camelia on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook @CameliaWilkinson
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Ms Kathryn Kallady
Self-Employed

Diagnosis: do we still need it?

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

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Dr. Chelsea Hyde
The University of Melbourne

Diagnosis: do we still need it?

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

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Georgia Dawson

Diagnosis: do we still need it?

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

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Gehan Roberts

Diagnosis: do we still need it?

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

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