Individualised assessments, each tailored to specific needs.
Not sure which one fits? Start with an initial consultation. If an assessment is recommended, that time is included in the assessment fee. All assessments are conducted in the relaxed atmosphere offered at Psychology House, Mosman Park. Booking an appointment can occur by phone or email, or an enquiry can be submitted online.
Initial consultation
Time allocated to talk through your concerns and your options, with advice and extra strategies before you decide on next steps.
Comprehensive assessment
Intellectual ability, learning, behaviour and emotions in one assessment. It can identify learning difficulties, giftedness, anxiety symptoms and ADHD.
Learning difficulties and dyslexia
A broad overview of how your child learns. It can show whether difficulties meet the criteria for a specific learning disorder in reading, writing or maths.
ADHD assessment
Looks at attention, activity and impulsivity against the diagnostic criteria for ADHD.
Gifted assessment
Finds out whether a child is gifted or advanced for their age, and whether extension, enrichment or acceleration might suit.
Intellectual assessment
Measures general intellectual ability and maps your child’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses.
Literacy and numeracy review
A focused check of reading, writing and maths. Often used to re-check progress after intervention, or to support Year 12 ATAR exam accommodation applications.
What happens, from first call to feedback
1
Initial consultation
Time allocated to talk through your concerns and your options.
2
Assessment sessions
Testing tailored to your question, in the relaxed setting of the Mosman Park practice.
3
Written report
Findings, any diagnosis where criteria are met, and practical recommendations.
4
Feedback session
Results explained, with next steps for home and school.
Do we need a referral?
No. Parents can contact Psychology House directly. Your child does not need a referral from a GP or any other professional. Referrals are also accepted from school personnel, GPs, school psychologists, psychiatrists, paediatricians, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and other allied health professionals.
Does Medicare cover an assessment?
Psychoeducational assessments are not covered by Medicare, even with a GP mental health plan, because those plans cover mental health care and counselling only. Some private health insurers cover parts of the process, depending on the insurer and your level of cover, so please check with your provider before booking.
Can we use NDIS funding?
Psychology House works with self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants only. It is not a registered NDIS provider.
What ages do you assess?
Mainly school-age children and teenagers from 5 to 17 years. Assessment work has also extended into the early adult years, from 17 and over.
Working with your child’s school
Samantha worked in public and private schools, including leadership roles, before opening Psychology House in 2015. She works with school psychologists and teachers, so recommendations fit what a classroom can realistically do.
Ready to talk it through?
Send an enquiry or call, and we will get back to you about which assessment suits your child.