Assessments
Assessments
Autism
$2,000
We are able to provide Autism assessments conducted by a specialist multi-disciplinary team comprising both a psychologist and speech pathologist. Our assessments involve assessing for Pathological/Extreme Demand Avoidance (PDA), where applicable. The assessment will involve gathering information from you about your child, from your child’s kindergarten, school, or child care educators via questionnaires and interviews and observing your child in a play-based social session. Sometimes feedback can be provided on the day of the assessment, or sometimes further information may need to be gathered, for example via a telephone interview with a teacher, or an observation in the child care, kindergarten or school setting before a conclusion can be reached. A fulsome narrative written report is then prepared explaining the assessment process, diagnostic criteria and outcome, along with tailored recommendations. Feedback is provided either in-clinic or via telehealth, going through all of the information gathered and discussing the conclusion in detail. Detailed information and specific recommendations are provided as to next steps and support options.
Cognitive Assessment
$1,400
Cognitive assessments measure an individual’s performance in the areas of verbal comprehension, reasoning, visual spatial ability, memory and processing speed. Information about your child’s IQ score can also be obtained. This assessment can help you to understand your child’s strengths and challenges, which can provide valuable assistance to children who may be struggling at school. They can also be used to diagnose intellectual disability or giftedness.
Psychoeducational Assessment
$1,600
Psychoeducational assessments can be useful for understanding your child’s abilities in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics. This assessment involves direct testing of your child’s academic abilities, and gathering information about your child’s functioning from you, and your child’s teacher. This assessment includes a cognitive assessment (described above) as well as further academic testing. This assessment can be used to identify Specific Learning Disorders. Note: in order for a psychologist to diagnose a Specific Learning Disorder, a child must previously have received at least 6 months of targeted intervention in the area of concern (i.e. literacy or numeracy).
ADHD
$1,400
ADHD assessments involve gathering information from caregivers and school staff familiar with your child, via questionnaires and interviews. Your child will then attend an assessment session with a psychologist, during which they will be interviewed and observed. Our psychologists then write a comprehensive report that includes a clear explanation of the assessment process and diagnostic criteria, information about ADHD, whether your child does/does not meet each of the criteria, and tailored recommendations for your child. You will then be invited to a feedback session where the psychologist will go through the report in detail with you and guide you through the recommendations and next steps, and you can ask any questions you may have.
ADHD and Psychoeducational
$1,900
ADHD assessments involve gathering information from caregivers and school staff familiar with your child, via questionnaires and interviews. Your child will attend an assessment session with a psychologist, during which they will be interviewed and observed, and a psychoeducational assessment (as described above) will be conducted. Our psychologists then write a very comprehensive report that includes a clear explanation of the assessment process and diagnostic criteria for ADHD, information about ADHD, whether your child does/does not meet each of the criteria, clear information about your child’s cognitive and learning profile (including reading, writing, and maths abilities), and tailored recommendations for your child. The psychologist will then go through this report with you in detail in a feedback session, either in the clinic or online, guiding you through the recommendations and next steps, and you can ask any questions you may have.
Dual Autism and ADHD Assessment
$2,800
We are able to offer combined Autism and ADHD assessments conducted jointly by a Psychologist and Speech Pathologist. This assessment involves interviews with parents/caregivers, a play observation session with your child, and questionnaires completed by parents/caregivers and your child’s educator. You will receive a comprehensive report with recommendations and a feedback session in which the outcome of the assessment and next steps will be discussed in detail with you. Please note that this dual assessment does not include a cognitive or psychoeducational component.
Speech and Language Assessments
A range of speech and language assessments are available with our Speech Pathologist. Please contact us to discuss your needs.