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Cognitive Assessment

This assessment provides an overall picture of an individual’s cognitive abilities and intelligence

Gain insight.

Can be used to detect intellectual disability or giftedness.

Can be used to detect intellectual disability or giftedness

Compares different areas of cognition to support identification of strengths and areas where additional support is needed.

Personalised Recommendations.

A report is provided outlining recommendations to improve daily functioning.

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A cognitive assessment allows insight into an individual’s cognitive development, it can be beneficial for parents when looking for primary or secondary school placements for their child.

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Who it's for...

This assessment is for anyone aged 2.5 years and up who may be showing signs of cognitive strength, delay, challenges in occupation, or who are just interested in gaining a deeper understanding of how their brain works.

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What to Expect

For children: A parent interview will be completed with a psychologist and a questionnaire will be completed by parents, teachers or caregivers. The child will complete an assessment in clinic in which they will complete a number of different tasks. This may take up to 90 minutes.

For adults: They, or their carer will complete an interview followed by a questionnaire to be completed by the client and a familiar third party, or by two familiar third parties. The individual will complete an assessment in clinic in which they will complete a number of different tasks. This assessment includes use of blocks, paper-based, and iPad-based tasks and may take up to 90 minutes.

For both adults and children, a number of additional assessments may be completed including speech and language, literacy, and specific learning and academic assessments. Please discuss this with the psychologist during the interview if you would like to explore these.

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After the Assessment

After all the assessments and interviews are completed, the psychologist will analyse the data and write a comprehensive report of the findings including recommendations. During a feedback appointment, the psychologist will talk you through the findings of the assessment and individualised recommendations with you. This is a great opportunity to discuss next steps.

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Part of an individualised therapy program

After all the assessments and interviews are completed, the psychologist will analyse the data and write a comprehensive report of the findings including recommendations. During a feedback appointment, the psychologist will talk you through the findings of the assessment and individualised recommendations with you. This is a great opportunity to discuss next steps.

Have you been directed to organise a cognitive assessment to better understand your child’s learning and reasoning skills and consequently, understand their behaviour better? Connect with us now, so we can arrange a convenient schedule for you and your child.