Dr Kassandra Hewitt is a Clinical Neuropsychologist who holds a combined Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Neuropsychology from the University of Western Australia (UWA). She holds full endorsement as a Clinical Neuropsychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is a Board-Approved Supervisor.
Dr Hewitt has experience conducting neuropsychological assessments with children, adolescents, adults and older adults presenting with a range of neurodevelopmental, neurological, psychiatric and acquired conditions. Her clinical work includes the assessment of intellectual, cognitive and adaptive functioning, as well as decision-making capacity. She also has experience in medico-legal assessments, forensic pre-sentencing assessments and assessments within inpatient and rehabilitation settings.
Dr Hewitt has particular experience working with children who have complex developmental needs, including significant communication, motor and developmental impairments. She considers individual needs when selecting appropriate assessment approaches and can explore adapted methods when conventional cognitive testing is not suitable.
Dr Hewitt has a particular clinical and research interest in cerebral palsy (CP). Her doctoral research at UWA examined the relationship between somatosensory and cognitive functioning in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, alongside further research into cognitive functioning across different CP subtypes.
Throughout her career, Dr Hewitt has worked across a range of paediatric and adult settings, including hospitals, inpatient mental health and rehabilitation services, memory clinics and community-based practice. This experience informs her approach to understanding cognitive functioning within the broader context of an individual’s neurological, developmental, psychiatric and psychosocial history.
Dr Hewitt provides neuropsychological assessment services for children, adolescents, adults and older adults at Bowyer Psychology.
