Assessment Service

Cognitive Assessments

Cognitive assessments provide an indication of overall cognitive functioning and personal strengths and weaknesses. 

Areas measured include verbal comprehension, visual spatial, fluid reasoning, working memory, and processing speed.

Results can assist in the development of individualised strategies to support young people with their learning.

Cognitive assessments can also assist in identifying Intellectual Disability and giftedness.

Educational Assessments

Educational assessments measure academic achievement across several areas including reading, writing, mathematics, mathematics fluency, and oral language.

Educational assessments can assist in identifying Specific Learning Difficulties.

Other Assessments

Depending on the nature of the referral, additional assessments and questionnaires may be administered.

These may explore current social, emotional, adaptive, and/or behavioural functioning.

These assessments may assist in identifying other neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD. 

When to book?

An assessment with an Educational and Developmental Psychologist may be beneficial if your child is experiencing problems at school and you don't know why.

If they have received extra support and are still struggling then it might be time to investigate further with a psychoeducational assessment. 

What to expect?

1. Reason for referral / assessment plan established

  • Phone call and/or email communication to clarify referral and book necessary appointments
  • Referral forms completed prior to first appointment

2. Background information gathered
  • 1 hour appointment with parent/s and psychologist
  • Developmental history, current strengths, interests, and challenges discussed in detail

3. Formal assessments administered

Formal assessments may be administered over multiple hours and sessions

  • Cognitive assessment 
  • Academic assessment
  • Any additional questionnaires required - usually completed outside of session

4. Assessments scored and report written
  • Comprehensive report will be written within four weeks of testing completion

5. Feedback session held with parent/s and child where appropriate

  • 1 hour session to discuss the results and recommendations contained in the report and answer any questions you have

6. Feedback session held with school staff

  • For an additional fee, Danielle is able to meet with relevant school staff to discuss the results and recommendations from the assessment