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Psychology Assessments in Springwood
Understanding how someone’s brain works is often the first step towards the right support. Whether you’re seeking clarity for yourself, your child, or someone you care for, a psychological assessment can offer genuine insight — not a label to define someone, but a clearer picture of their strengths, needs and how best to support them.
Comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessment is one of our real strengths. Our psychologists — including Educational & Developmental Psychologists — provide in-depth cognitive, learning and autism assessments for children, teens and adults at our Springwood clinic.
Worried about the cost? We offer weekly payment plans. We know an assessment is a significant investment, and we don’t want cost to be the reason a family goes without answers. You can spread the fee across weekly payments, with the final report released once the assessment is paid in full. No referral is needed to book, and NDIS and Medicare pathways may apply — just ask and we’ll walk you through it.
A More Holistic Assessment Experience
Not all assessments are the same, and where you go genuinely matters. A psychological assessment with us is designed to give you real understanding — not just an outcome on a page.
- Depth that goes beyond a diagnosis. Our psychologists are specifically trained to carry out cognitive and learning assessments — an area GPs and psychiatrists generally don’t cover — so you get a fuller picture of how someone thinks, learns and processes the world, alongside clear, in-depth feedback and a detailed written report.
- Time to actually understand the results. We take care over the feedback session and the report, so you leave understanding what the findings mean and what to do next — not just holding a label.
- A genuinely multidisciplinary team. Because we also have Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy in-house, an assessment can draw on more than one lens where it helps — and any support that follows is coordinated in one place.
- Neuro-affirming from start to finish. We work from strengths and respect the way each person experiences the world.
Assessments are conducted at our Springwood clinic. Some appointments — initial consultations, parent or carer interviews and feedback sessions — may be available via telehealth, while testing sessions are generally conducted face-to-face for accuracy and comfort. We’re happy to talk through what will work best for your situation.
More Than a Test — a Process You Don’t Go Through Alone
An assessment is often far more than testing and a diagnosis. For many people — and for many parents — it becomes a genuinely reflective experience. Along the way, you start making connections, revisiting memories, and seeing yourself or your child in a new light, often well before the feedback session. It can be emotional, and it can be an enormous relief.
We see an assessment as a journey we take with you, not something we do to you. From the first conversation through to the final report, our role is to help you make sense of what you’ve been noticing, feel genuinely supported along the way, and come out the other side with real understanding — not just a label on a page. It’s why, at the end of an assessment, we so often find ourselves saying what we truly mean: it’s been a privilege to walk that journey with you.
Cognitive Assessments
Cognitive assessments measure how someone thinks, reasons, remembers and processes information. They can help explain why a child might be finding schoolwork harder than expected, support giftedness identification, clarify functioning following an injury or illness, or provide a clearer picture of someone’s overall cognitive profile.
Results are explained in plain language during a feedback session, with a written report you can share with schools, other health professionals, or support coordinators as needed.
Learning Assessments
If a child or teen is struggling with reading, writing, maths, or keeping up in the classroom despite support, a learning assessment can help identify what’s really going on — whether that’s a specific learning disorder like dyslexia or dyscalculia, or another factor affecting learning.
Our assessments provide clear, actionable recommendations for home and school, and can support applications for learning adjustments, tutoring, or additional educational funding.
Autism Assessments
Autism assessments help build a clearer understanding of how someone experiences and interacts with the world — their sensory needs, communication style, social preferences and strengths. We assess children, teens and adults using well-validated, standardised tools alongside developmental history, observation and, where relevant, information from family, carers or teachers. Where it adds value, our Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy team can contribute to the picture too.
We approach every assessment from a strengths-based, neuro-affirming perspective. An autism diagnosis can open the door to NDIS funding, school supports and a deeper understanding of oneself — and we aim to make the process feel respectful, comfortable and collaborative from start to finish.
ADHD Assessment — Children, Teens & Adults
ADHD can look different in every person and at every age — from difficulty with focus and organisation to restlessness, impulsivity, or a mind that moves faster than the world around it. Whether you’re asking about a child, a teenager or yourself, we can help you understand what’s going on and what the right next step is.
For children and teens, our psychologists screen for ADHD as part of a broader assessment, looking at attention, executive functioning and how school and daily life are affected. Because ADHD often sits alongside learning or developmental differences, many families find that a cognitive and/or learning assessment gives the fuller, more useful picture. Where a formal ADHD diagnosis is needed, this generally involves a paediatrician — and we’ll make sure any referral is clear and well-informed.
For adults, we can screen for ADHD and explore how attention and executive functioning are shaping work, study and everyday life. A formal adult ADHD diagnosis is generally made by a psychiatrist — we’ll help you understand the pathway and, where helpful, provide assessment findings that make that next step clearer.
For many people, starting with ADHD screening alongside a cognitive and/or autism assessment here is the most thorough and cost-effective place to begin — and you don’t need to have any of it worked out before you get in touch. We’ll talk you through the most sensible next step for your situation.
Functional Assessments
A psychological functional assessment looks at how someone manages everyday life — communication, self-management, social participation, coping and adaptive behaviour — alongside any relevant mental health or developmental factors. It’s often used to support NDIS applications or plan reviews, helping to build an accurate, evidence-based picture of the support someone genuinely needs.
Our psychologists combine clinical interview, standardised tools and, where relevant, input from family or other supports to put together a comprehensive report — including clear recommendations for therapy, funding and everyday strategies.
What to Expect
- Initial consultation — we discuss your concerns, history and goals for the assessment (available via telehealth)
- Assessment sessions — standardised testing and structured observation, conducted at our Springwood clinic
- Feedback session — results explained in plain language, with time for your questions (available via telehealth)
- Written report — a comprehensive report you can share with schools, GPs, NDIS or other providers
Fees, Funding & Payment Plans
Assessment fees vary depending on the type and complexity of the assessment. We know cost is often the biggest barrier for families — so we keep it as manageable and transparent as we can, and we’ll always confirm the fee with you before you commit.
- Weekly payment plans. You can spread the cost of your assessment across weekly payments. The final report is released once the assessment has been paid in full.
- Medicare. If your Mental Health Care Plan specifically states you are attending for an ADHD assessment, you may be able to claim a Medicare rebate on the intake, assessment and feedback sessions.
- NDIS. Plan-managed and self-managed participants are welcome.
- There are out-of-pocket costs associated with all assessments — we’ll always confirm these with you before booking.
If cost is weighing on your mind, please talk to us — we’d rather find a way forward with you than have you put it off.
For GPs & Referrers
We welcome referrals from GPs, paediatricians and schools. If you’re not sure who assesses what, here’s the short version: our psychologists provide cognitive, learning and autism assessments, along with functional assessments and ADHD screening. Where a formal ADHD diagnosis is required, we’ll coordinate with the appropriate psychiatry or paediatric pathway. We’re always happy to talk through the right assessment pathway for a patient — just get in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. We offer weekly payment plans so you can spread the cost of an assessment over time. The written report is finalised and released once the assessment has been paid in full. Get in touch and we’ll set something up that works for your family.
Do you do ADHD assessments?
We screen for ADHD as part of an assessment and can guide you on next steps. For a formal ADHD diagnosis, the pathway usually involves a psychiatrist or paediatrician, and we’ll help you get there with a clear, well-informed picture. Many families find that a cognitive and/or autism assessment with us — alongside ADHD screening — is the most thorough and cost-effective place to start.
What makes a psychology assessment different from a GP or psychiatrist assessment?
Psychologists are specifically trained to carry out cognitive and learning assessments, which GPs and psychiatrists generally don’t provide. A psychological assessment also tends to include more in-depth feedback and a more detailed report, so you come away genuinely understanding the findings — and because we have Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy in-house, we can offer a more holistic picture where that helps.
What age groups do you assess?
We assess children, teens and adults. The specific approach and tools used will depend on the person’s age and the type of assessment.
How long does an assessment take?
This depends on the type of assessment and individual needs. We’ll give you a clear timeframe during your initial consultation, including how many sessions to expect and typical turnaround for your written report.
Can assessments be done via telehealth?
Some components — like the initial consultation and feedback session — can be done via telehealth. Formal testing is generally conducted in person at our Springwood clinic to ensure accurate, comfortable results.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is required to book an assessment with us directly. If you have a Mental Health Care Plan or NDIS plan, let us know so we can confirm what rebates or funding may apply.
Ready to Get Started?
If you have questions about which assessment is right for you or your child — or about payment plans — our team is happy to talk it through. No referral needed.