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Understanding Psychological Assessments

Psychological assessments provide valuable insights into learning, behaviour, and mental health across all stages of life. These assessments help identify strengths and challenges, guiding tailored support strategies for children, adolescents, and adults.

Who Are Assessments For?

Assessments are available for all ages and can provide clarity in a wide range of areas, including:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Learning disorders (e.g., dyslexia, dyscalculia)
  • Cognitive and intellectual functioning
  • Memory and information processing
  • Functional and behavioural needs

Referral Pathways

Private Clients

Assessments are available for individuals and families seeking clarity and support.

NDIS Participants

Assessments can be conducted to inform NDIS applications and ongoing support needs.

The Assessment Process

Intake Session

The process begins with a clinical interview to gather developmental history and clarify the most appropriate assessments.
Average duration: 50 minutes

Autism Assessment

  • MIGDAS-2 interview and self-report measures
  • Cognitive assessment (WISC-V, WAIS-V, WPPSI-IV)
  • Parent/teacher questionnaires
  • Scoring, interpretation, and comprehensive report with recommendations
Average duration: 50 mins intake, 2–3 hrs testing, 50 mins feedback

ADHD Assessment

  • Questionnaires and behaviour rating scales (e.g., Conners, Vanderbilt)
  • Scoring, interpretation, and written report
  • Feedback session to discuss results and strategies
Average duration: 50 mins intake, 1–2 hrs testing, 50 mins feedback

IQ and Cognitive Assessment

(Useful for identifying learning disorders and intellectual disabilities)

  • Cognitive testing (WISC-V, WAIS-V, WPPSI-IV)
  • Scoring, interpretation, and comprehensive report
  • Feedback session

Optional: Learning assessment (WIAT), Memory assessment (WMS)

Average duration: 50 mins intake, 3–4 hrs testing, 50 mins feedback

Learning Assessment

  • Cognitive assessment (WISC-V, WAIS-V, WPPSI-IV)
  • Academic testing (WIAT)
  • Interpretation and report with tailored recommendations
  • Feedback session
Average duration: 50 mins intake, 3–4 hrs testing, 50 mins feedback

Memory Assessment

  • Cognitive assessment (WISC-V, WAIS-V)
  • Memory testing (WMS)
  • Report with detailed findings and recommendations
  • Feedback session
Average duration: 50 mins intake, 3–4 hrs testing, 50 mins feedback

Functional Behaviour Assessment

  • Behavioural assessment tools (ABAS-3, QABF, FAI)
  • Analysis and interpretation of behavioural needs
  • Written report with practical recommendations
  • Feedback session

Optional: Observation sessions (if required)

Average duration: Varies depending on client needs

Individual Behavioural Support Assessment

  • Up to 15 hours of assessment and report preparation
  • Recommended when behaviour support is required outside current NDIS funding
  • Can be combined with ASD, ADHD, IQ, cognitive, learning, or memory assessments

Important Information

Session Duration

Most assessments involve an initial intake, several hours of testing (with breaks as needed), and a separate feedback session. Total time varies depending on assessment type and client needs.

Reporting

All assessments include a comprehensive written report, outlining results and providing practical recommendations for home, school, or workplace settings.

Collaboration

With consent, findings may be shared with referrers, educators, and healthcare providers to ensure coordinated and effective support.

Find a Psychologist for Assessments

Connect with qualified psychologists who provide evidence-based assessments to help clarify diagnoses, guide learning strategies, and support ongoing wellbeing.