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Educational Assessment St Kilda

Academic and Learning Difficulties Assessment St Kilda

Academic and Learning Assessment for Children and Adults

Our academic and learning assessment service for St Kilda delivers a detailed review of an individual’s academic performance, with a focus on key areas such as mathematics, reading, writing, spelling, listening, and oral language skills.Our psychologist near St Kilda aims to identify potential learning difficulties or developmental delays and determine if 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 Included in an Academic and Learning Assessment?

Our academic and learning assessments are thorough and tailored to meet each individual’s needs, providing meaningful insights. The assessment process includes:

Multiple Assessment Sessions

Multiple sessions are conducted to support a thorough and consistent assessment of academic strengths and challenges.

In-Depth Questionnaires

These are undertaken by the individual and, where appropriate, by parents and teachers to help build a thorough understanding of the learning context.

Professional Report Writing

A detailed report summarises assessment outcomes, identifies learning strengths and areas for improvement, and recommends strategies for academic support.

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Tools Utilised in the Learning Assessment

We employ well-established and respected psychological assessments to thoroughly assess academic and cognitive abilities:

WISC-V / WPPSI-IV Tests: These tests examine cognitive capabilities in children (aged 2+) and adults, delivering insights into reasoning, memory, and processing speed.
WIAT-III: This academic tool evaluates 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 Fees and Available Rebates

The base fee for our comprehensive Academic and Learning Assessment is $3,985. Depending on the particular tests required, additional charges may apply, and we provide full fee transparency following the initial appointment. Rebates may be available as follows:

Medicare Rebates

Rebates through Medicare may be available for eligible patients. Please get in touch with us for more details.

Private Health Insurance

Rebates may be available for certain assessment sessions for individuals with psychology coverage through their private health insurance. Please contact us for more information.

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.

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How to Make a Booking

Our simple booking process is designed to make accessing academic support as straightforward as possible:

Initial Appointment (50 minutes)

This appointment is for adults or the parents of children undergoing assessment. The fee for this appointment is $300 and may be claimable 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 take place. During this session, the clinician guides the individual through a series of standardised tests and gives them 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 comprehensive report is provided. This session, priced at $300, may also be claimable through Medicare or Private Health Insurance.

Develop a Better Understanding of Your Child's Development with a Cognitive and Educational Assessment St Kilda

For more information on our comprehensive assessments or to arrange an initial appointment, please contact our team. We’re here to support your or your child’s educational journey, potentially assisting them in achieving their academic potential and navigating learning challenges through targeted, professional assessments and complementary support such as art therapy.

We service patients from all areas of Melbourne including Caulfield, St Kilda, Balaclava, Ripponlea, Elwood, Armadale, Prahran, Brighton, Gardenvale, Ormond, Glen Huntly, Malvern, Windsor, Bentleigh, Mckinnon, Carnegie, Hampton and more.

To organise an appointment, please contact us via phone (1800 867 090) or email (info@ttpsych.com.au) .