Assessments can help clarify a diagnosis, guide treatment planning, and provide valuable insights into a child’s strengths and challenges at home, school, and in social settings.
Psychometric assessments use standardised, evidence-based tools to measure areas such as:
Our psychologists combine assessment results with clinical interviews, developmental history, and input from parents/carers and teachers. This holistic approach provides a clear picture of a child’s development, learning profile, and mental health needs.
The outcome of an assessment is a detailed written report, including tailored recommendations for learning supports, treatment planning, and strategies to help children thrive at school and at home.
Assessing attention, focus, impulsivity, and executive functioning
Evaluating reading, writing, spelling, and mathematical skills
Understanding advanced abilities alongside learning or attention challenges
Identifying developmental delays and strengths to guide support planning
Assessing attention, working memory, and information processing speed
Understanding the impact of anxiety, depression, or emotional regulation difficulties on functioning
Assessing developmental, emotional, and cognitive skills to support smooth transitions into preschool, primary, or high school
When overlapping symptoms make it difficult to know what’s driving a child’s challenges
We understand that assessments can feel overwhelming for children and families. Our psychologists provide support that is:
Assessments typically include:
The assessment process generally involves:
Follow-up sessions are typically shorter and focus on treatment progress, medication management (if prescribed), and ongoing support.
If your child is experiencing challenges with learning, attention, behaviour, or emotional wellbeing, a psychometric assessment can provide clarity and guide the right supports.
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