Assessment fees and what's included
Every assessment is personally conducted by psychologist Vanessa Gunton, uses internationally recognised testing tools, and includes a comprehensive written report and a dedicated feedback session. Below is a guide to what each assessment involves and how fees work.
Learning Disorder Assessments — Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia
For children whose difficulties with reading (dyslexia), writing (dysgraphia) or maths (dyscalculia) may meet criteria for a specific learning disorder.
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Intellectual assessment - WISC-V
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Educational assessment - reading, writing, spelling, mathematics and/or language skills using a battery of tests including the WIAT-III
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Examination of relevant information including interventions received, developmental and educational history
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Psychological report with recommendations - includes professional diagnosis if criteria met
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Parent consultation - initial and subsequent
Formal identification of giftedness, with evidence schools can use for academic extension, enrichment and acceleration.
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Intellectual assessment - WISC-V
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Educational assessment - WIAT-III test examining mathematics, reading, writing, spelling and language skills
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Examination of relevant information including developmental and educational history
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Psychological report with recommendations
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Parent consultation - initial and subsequent
Intellectual Assessment
This assessment examines general intellectual ability. It also examines areas of strength and/or weaknesses in an individual's cognitive profile.
Includes:
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Intellectual assessment - WISC-V
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Examination of relevant information including developmental and educational history
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Psychological report
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Parent consultation
Diagnostic Review Assessment
This assessment examines a child or adolescent's response to intervention that has been implemented to address their literacy and/or numeracy difficulties. It determines if a diagnosis of a specific learning disorder, such as Dyslexia or Dyscalculia, can be made. It is suitable in instances where a previous assessment has been conducted and a diagnosis was not given at the time due to the requirement for targeted intervention.
Includes:
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Educational assessment - reading, writing, spelling and/or mathematics skills using a battery of tests including the WIAT-III and CTOPP-2
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Examination of relevant information including interventions received and academic progress reports
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Psychological report with recommendations - includes professional diagnosis if criteria met
Fees
Fees vary depending on the assessment required. The information below provides a general guide. The current fee recommended by the Australian Psychological Society for a 45-60 minute consultation with a psychologist is $318.
The approximate estimated time for a psychological and educational assessment is as follows:
Initial Consultation – 30-60 mins
Intellectual Assessment – 90 mins
Educational Assessment – 90 mins
Report Preparation – 150-180 mins
Subsequent Consultation – 45-60 mins
Please contact us to discuss your child’s needs and a fee can be provided for the assessment required.
Please note: assessment services do not attract Medicare rebates.
Comprehensive Psychoeducational Assessment
The complete picture — ability, academic skills, attention and behaviour assessed together in one process. It can also identify giftedness.
Includes:
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Intellectual assessment - WISC-V
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Educational assessment - reading, writing, spelling, mathematics using a battery of tests including the WIAT-III
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Behavioural assessment - Conners-4 teacher completed behaviour rating scale
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Behavioural assessment - Conners-4 parent completed behaviour rating scale
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Examination of relevant information including developmental and educational history
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Psychological report with recommendations
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Parent consultation - initial and subsequent
For children whose difficulties with attention, focus and self-regulation may meet criteria for an ADHD diagnosis.
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Intellectual assessment - WISC-V
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Behavioural assessment - parent completed behaviour rating scales including Conners-4 and BASC-3
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Behavioural assessment - teacher completed behaviour rating scale with the Conners-4
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Examination of relevant information including developmental and educational history
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Parent clinical interview to examine ADHD diagnostic criteria using the Young DIVA-5
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Child or adolescent interview examining ADHD diagnostic criteria
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Psychological report with recommendations
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Parent consultation
Special Examination Arrangement Assessment
This involves an intellectual and educational assessment to determine eligibility for special examination arrangements such as extra working time. Individuals with a specific learning disorder, such as Dyslexia, are eligible for special examination arrangements. This assessment examines if an adolescent meets the diagnostic criteria for a specific learning disorder and evaluates the functional impact and severity of their learning disability.
Includes:
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Intellectual assessment - WISC-V or WAIS-IV
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Educational assessment - reading, writing, spelling, mathematics and/or language skills using a battery of tests including the WIAT-III, TOWRE-2 and CTOPP-2
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Examination of relevant information including interventions received, developmental and educational history
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Psychological report with recommendations - includes diagnostic information
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Parent consultation - initial and subsequent