Cognitive & Psychoeducational Assessments
Adelaide

Cognitive assessments and learning assessments are also referred to as IQ Tests and Psychoeducational Assessments, respectively. They help you understand the reasons behind your child’s learning or behaviour and clarify their learning needs, cognitive strengths, and areas of challenge. Whether you’re seeking a diagnosis for an intellectual or learning disability, school support, or simply want clarity around how your child learns — I provide clear answers and practical recommendations to support your child’s development at home, at school, and beyond. My goal is always to empower families with insight and practical support.

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Experienced professional

With a decade of experience as a clinical psychologist, I have had the privilege of supporting children, adolescents, and their families across a range of settings — including public mental health services, the Department for Education, and private practice. I bring extensive knowledge of child development and learning, to every assessment, along with a calm, compassionate and neurodiverse-affirming approach that helps children feel at ease.

What Is a Psychoeducational Assessment?

A psychoeducational assessment is an in-depth evaluation that looks at how a child or adolescent thinks, learns, and solves problems. It typically includes:

  • Cognitive testing (e.g., WISC-V or WPPSI-IV)

  • Academic achievement testing (e.g., WIAT-III)

  • Parent and teacher questionnaires

  • Social-emotional and behavioural screening (when needed)

This type of assessment can help identify:

  • Intellectual disabilities

  • Learning disorders (like dyslexia, dyscalculia, or dysgraphia)

  • Giftedness

  • Discrepancies in areas of cognitive ability impacting learning

  • Memory or processing challenges

What Is an Intellectual Disability Assessment?

If you’re concerned that your child may have an intellectual disability, a formal diagnostic assessment will clarify this. A report will be necessary to access supports and sometimes funding. I provide a structured and compassionate assessment process aligned with DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria.

An intellectual disability diagnosis requires:

  • General intellectual functioning at IQ 70 or below

  • Significant challenges in adaptive functioning (daily living, social and practical skills)

  • Onset during developmental years.

I assess these areas through a combination of:

  • Standardised tests (e.g., WISC-V or WPPSI-IV and Vineland-3)

  • Parent and teacher questionnaires

  • Observations and clinical interviews


A formal diagnosis can help access:

  • NDIS support

  • School accommodations

  • Tailored interventions and therapies

 Fees

  • $1200

    This includes a caregiver interview, teacher input, administration of the WISC-V (6 years and older) or WPPSI (Under 6 years), outcome feedback and a comprehensive report with recommendations.

    A typical child cognitive assessment may include:

    • Initial consultation: Discussion with parents to gather background information.

    • Standardized testing: Administration of tests like the WISC-V or WPPSI-IV, depending on the child’s age.

    • Teacher input: Teacher’s are asked to complete questionnaires.

    • Feedback: Once the outcome is determined I discuss results and next steps with parents.

    • Comprehensive report: Detailed findings with recommendations for support or intervention.

  • $1750

    This includes the service of a Cognitive Assessment (outlined above) plus an Adaptive Behaviour Assessment using the Vineland-3 with both caregiver and teacher perspectives included.

  • $2000

    This includes the service of a Cognitive Assessment (outlined above) plus administration of the WIAT-III, a test of academic achievement.

There are a variety of combinations of tests we could perform, depending on your child’s needs. At time of referral we will take the opportunity to discuss what you need and tailor the testing to achieve your goals. Listed below are the most common testing combinations and their fees.

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