Childhood Educational Assessments
Professional psychology assessment services for children aged 6 to 16 years
Professional psychology assessment services for children aged 6 to 16 years
Educational assessments help identify learning difficulties and cognitive strengths in children, providing crucial insights for parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals.
A comprehensive educational assessment combines clinical expertise with standardised testing to create a complete picture of your child's learning profile.
Detailed information is gathered about your child's developmental milestones, educational journey, and current challenges to understand their unique needs.
Australian standardised psychometric tests are used to objectively measure cognitive abilities and academic achievement levels.
Gold Standard Assessment: The WISC-V and WIAT-III tests are used, which are recognised as the premier assessment tools throughout Australia's educational and psychological sectors.
The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children evaluates general cognitive abilities across key domains:
Duration: 60-90 minutes
The Wechsler Individual Achievement Test measures how children apply their cognitive skills to academic tasks:
Duration: 60-90 minutes
The process begins with a clinical intake interview to discuss the referral, explain the testing process, and answer your questions. This can be combined with the first round of testing (WISC-V) or scheduled separately, depending on your family's preferences.
Most children enjoy the WISC-V activities, which include engaging questions and puzzles. Some activities are completed on an iPad, making the experience interactive and fun.
Typically scheduled about one week after the first appointment, this session focuses on academic skills. While more similar to 'school work', the environment remains supportive and encouraging.
Parents and teachers complete questionnaires to help us understand any social-emotional concerns and provide a complete picture of your child's functioning across different settings.
A detailed report is provided with findings, recommendations, and strategies to support your child's learning journey.
Through comprehensive assessment and clinical analysis, the following conditions can be identified:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affecting focus and executive function
Specific learning difficulties with reading, spelling, and written expression
Mathematical learning difficulties affecting number sense and calculation skills
Difficulties with comprehension, expression, or language processing
Challenges with holding and manipulating information in mind
Difficulties with the speed of taking in and using information
Each appointment typically lasts 1.5 to 2 hours, with breaks as needed to ensure your child remains comfortable and engaged.
Sometimes additional assessments may be required for clarification. This will be discussed with you as soon as possible if needed.
Connect with qualified educational psychologists who specialise in childhood assessments