Academic and Learning Difficulties Assessment Elwood
Comprehensive Academic and Learning Assessment for Children and Adults
Our academic and learning assessment service for Elwood residents offers a thorough evaluation of an individual’s academic performance, covering key areas including mathematics, reading, writing, spelling, listening, and oral language skills.
Our psychologist seeks to identify potential learning difficulties or developmental delays and evaluate whether an individual meets the criteria for a Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) diagnosis.
By gaining a thorough understanding of these areas, our adult and child psychologists may offer targeted support and recommendations to support better learning outcomes in educational settings.
What is Involved in an Academic and Learning Assessment?
A Series of Assessment Appointments
Multiple sessions ensure a thorough and reliable assessment of academic strengths and challenges.
Detailed Questionnaires
These are filled out by the individual and, where applicable, by parents and teachers to provide a well-rounded understanding of the learning context.
Thorough Report Writing
A comprehensive report outlines assessment outcomes, highlights learning strengths and areas for improvement, and suggests strategies for academic support.
Assessments Utilised in the Learning Assessment
- WISC-V / WPPSI-IV Tests: These tests assess cognitive capabilities in children (aged 2+) and adults, providing insights into reasoning, memory, and processing speed.
- WIAT-III: This academic tool examines skills in reading, written and oral expression, and mathematics from preschool through secondary school.
- BASC-3 Questionnaires: These tools generate a behavioural and emotional profile from the perspectives of teachers, parents, and the individual, yielding valuable insights into factors that may contribute to academic performance.
Academic and Learning Assessment Costs and Rebates
Medicare Rebates
Rebates may be available for eligible patients with Medicare. Please contact us for more details.
Private Health Insurance
Private health insurance rebates may be available for certain assessment sessions for patients with psychology coverage. Please get in touch with us for more details.
Additional Rebates
For patients under the age of 25, Medicare rebates may apply to certain assessment sessions. Please get in touch with us for more details.
How to Book
Initial Appointment (50 minutes)
This appointment is available for adults or the parents of children undergoing assessment. The initial appointment fee is $300, and eligible patients may be able to claim a rebate through Medicare or Private Health Insurance.
Assessment Confirmation
Following the initial appointment, we confirm the most appropriate assessments and provide a comprehensive fee structure. The assessment fee, which includes report writing, varies depending on the tests required.
Assessment Appointments
These appointments are where the formal assessments are conducted. During this session, the clinician guides the individual through a series of standardised tests and provides access to online questionnaires designed to gather detailed information relevant to the evaluation.
Feedback Appointment (50 minutes)
The assessment concludes with a feedback appointment where a detailed report is provided. This session, priced at $300, may also be claimable through Medicare or Private Health Insurance.
Better Understand Your Child's Development with a Cognitive and Educational Assessment Elwood
For more information on our thorough assessments or to book an initial appointment, please contact our team. We’re here to support your or your child’s educational journey, potentially assisting them in reaching their academic potential and addressing learning challenges through targeted, professional assessments and complementary support such as art therapy.
Please reach out to us via phone (1800 867 090) or email (info@ttpsych.com.au) to organise an appointment.