Intellectual and Academic assessments

Assessment for intellectual ability

Suitable for age 6 and above.

A comprehensive assessment of cognitive functioning. Used to identify areas of cognitive strength and weakness, as well as overall intellectual ability.

Cost: $2300 (excluding GST) – 3 assessment sessions and a detailed report.

1st session – Initial clinical interview (50 mins – telehealth or in person)

Background history taking to determine relevant factors related to the validity of assessment tools, and to understand the context of present-day functioning

2nd session – Cognitive assessment (120 mins – in person)

A cognitive assessment using the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V) or the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV) to identify cognitive strengths and weaknesses, and overall ability.

3rd session – Feedback session (50 mins – telehealth or in person)

The psychologist will prepare a comprehensive report including your overall intellectual functioning, areas of strength and weakness in cognitive domains, and personalised strategies as relevant to your needs.
In the feedback session, the psychologist will talk you through the report, explain the outcomes of assessment, and discuss any other relevant supports.

Assessment of learning difficulties

Suitable for individuals aged 6 and above.

A comprehensive assessment of learning needs across reading, writing, and mathematics. Helps with identifying learning problems such as dyslexia, dysgraphia or dyscalculia.Can also help with identifying intellectual giftedness.

Cost: $3000 (excluding GST) – 4 assessment sessions and a detailed report.

1st session – Initial clinical interview (50 mins – telehealth or in person)

A structured diagnostic interview to determine whether symptoms meet the diagnostic criteria for specific learning disorders.
Background history taking to determine other or concurrent causes of learning problems.
Self-report and observer (teacher / parent / partner) questionnaires to obtain collateral sources of information to support diagnoses.

2nd session – Cognitive assessment (120 mins – in person)

A cognitive assessment using the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V) or the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV) to identify cognitive strengths and weaknesses and inform intervention strategies.

3rd session – Learning assessment (120 mins – in person)

A learning assessment using the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT-III) to identify learning strengths and deficits.

4th session – Feedback session (50 mins – telehealth or in person)

The psychologist will prepare a comprehensive report including whether you meet diagnostic criteria for a specific learning disorder, other possible reasons for your difficulties, areas of strength and weakness in cognitive and learning domains, and personalised strategies to improve symptoms.
In the feedback session, the psychologist will talk you through the report, explain the outcomes of assessment, and discuss treatment or support options.

Assessment for giftedness

Suitable for individuals aged 6 and above.

A comprehensive assessment of academic abilities to assess for intellectual giftedness.

Cost: $3000 (excluding GST) – 4 sessions and a detailed report.

This assessment follows the same process as the Academic Assessment for Learning Disorders.

Assessment for intellectual disability
(suitable for NDIS referral)

Suitable for age 6 and above.

A comprehensive assessment of cognitive functioning and adaptive behaviour using NDIS-recognised tools. Used to identify intellectual disability. Includes NDIS-compliant diagnostic report for referral to the NDIS.

Cost: $2600 (excluding GST) – 3 assessment sessions and a detailed report.

1st session – Initial clinical interview (50 mins – telehealth or in person)

A structured diagnostic interview to determine whether client’s presenting issues meet the diagnostic criteria for intellectual disability.
Background history taking to determine other or concurrent causes of developmental delay
Self-report and observer (teacher / parent / partner) questionnaires to obtain collateral sources of information to support diagnoses, including adaptive behaviour functioning questionnaires to assess areas of support.

2nd session – Cognitive assessment (120 mins – in person)

A cognitive assessment using the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V) or the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV) to identify cognitive strengths and weaknesses and inform intervention strategies.

3rd session – Feedback session (50 mins – telehealth or in person)

The psychologist will prepare a comprehensive report including your overall intellectual functioning, areas of strength and weakness in cognitive domains, and personalised strategies as relevant to your needs.
In the feedback session, the psychologist will talk you through the report, explain the outcomes of assessment, and discuss treatment or support options.

Assessment for Memory

1st session – Initial clinical interview (50 mins – telehealth or in person)

A structured diagnostic interview to determine whether symptoms meet the diagnostic criteria for specific learning disorders.
Background history taking to determine other or concurrent causes of learning problems.
Self-report and observer (teacher / parent / partner) questionnaires to obtain collateral sources of information to support diagnoses.

2nd session – Cognitive assessment (120 mins – in person)

A cognitive assessment using the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V) or the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV) to identify cognitive strengths and weaknesses and inform intervention strategies.

3rd session – Memory assessment (120 mins – in person)

A learning assessment using the Wechsler Memory Scale Fourth Edition (WMS-IV) to identify memory strengths and deficits.

4th session – Feedback session (50 mins – telehealth or in person)

The psychologist will prepare a comprehensive report including possible reasons for your difficulties, areas of strength and weakness in cognitive and learning domains, and personalised strategies to improve symptoms.
In the feedback session, the psychologist will talk you through the report, explain the outcomes of assessment, and discuss treatment or support options.

Intellectual and Academic assessments

Assessment for intellectual ability

Assessment of learning difficulties

Assessment for giftedness

Assessment for intellectual disability(suitable for NDIS referral)

Assessment for Memory

ADHD assessment

Autism assessment

Intellectual and academic assessments

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Assessment for intellectual disability
(suitable for NDIS referral)