Cognitive Assessment
Comprehensive testing to understand your child’s learning potential, reasoning, memory, and problem-solving skills. Our assessments provide clear insights to guide school planning and tailored support.
Bilingual care (English & Mandarin) · Neurodiversity-affirming · NDIS & Medicare options
What is a Cognitive Assessment?
A Cognitive Assessment provides a detailed profile of how a child thinks, learns, and processes information. Using gold-standard tools such as the WISC-V, our psychologists measure reasoning, memory, problem-solving, and processing speed. These results guide decisions about learning support, enrichment opportunities, and future planning.
Cognitive Assessment Procedure
1. Initial Intake Interview – 1–1.5 hours
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Parent/guardian interview (child may attend if appropriate).
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Gather developmental, medical, family, and school history.
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Clarify concerns about learning, behaviour, or strengths.
2. Questionnaires – ~1–2 hours (scoring & interpretation)
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Completed by parents and teachers where relevant.
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Focus on learning, attention, executive functioning, and behaviour.
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Common tools: BASC-3, BRIEF2.
3. Teacher Interview
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Phone consultation with classroom teacher.
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Provides observations of learning style, classroom behaviour, and academic strengths or challenges.
4. Direct Assessment Sessions – 2–3 hours
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Typically completed across 1–2 sessions.
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Standardised testing using WISC-V or other measures.
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Evaluates:
• Verbal comprehension
• Visual-spatial reasoning
• Fluid reasoning
• Working memory
• Processing speed
5. Report Writing & Integration – 4–6 hours
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Detailed written report integrating test data, history, and teacher feedback.
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Provides clear explanation of cognitive strengths and challenges.
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Includes tailored recommendations for school and home.
6. Feedback Session – 1–2 hours
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Review results with parents (and child if appropriate).
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Explain scores, strengths, and areas for support.
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Discuss strategies and next steps.
Why Choose Our ADHD Assessments?
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Gold-standard testing: WISC-V and evidence-based tools
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Clear insights: identifies strengths, challenges, and learning style
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Practical recommendations: tailored strategies for home and school
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Supports decision-making: useful for school placement, enrichment, or intervention planning
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Bilingual support: available in English & Mandarin
FAQs
Q1: Do I need a referral?
No. Parents can book directly. Referrals are only needed if you want Medicare rebates.
Q2: How many sessions are required?
Usually 1 intake, 1–2 child testing sessions, and a feedback meeting.
Q3: How long does it take to receive the report?
Reports are usually available within 2–4 weeks after the final session.
Q4: What age is a cognitive assessment suitable for?
Cognitive assessments are suitable for children from age 6 through adolescence.
Q5: How can the results help my child?
Results guide learning support, identify giftedness, highlight areas needing intervention, and support applications for NDIS or school adjustments.
Q6: Do you accept funding or rebates?
Yes. NDIS (Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living) is accepted. Some private health and Medicare rebates may apply.
Contact us
Address
30 Lydnhurst Crescent,
Box Hill North, VIC 3129
Please enter through Lyndhurst Crescent