Academic and Learning Difficulties Assessment St Kilda
Complete Academic and Learning Assessment for Children and Adults
Our academic and learning assessment service for St Kilda provides a comprehensive look at an individual’s academic performance, examining key areas including mathematics, reading, writing, spelling, listening, and oral language skills.
Our psychologist aims to identify potential learning difficulties or developmental delays and determine if an individual meets the criteria for a Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) diagnosis.
Through understanding these areas, our adult and child psychologists may provide targeted support and recommendations to help improve learning outcomes in educational settings.
What is Included in an Academic and Learning Assessment?
Multiple Assessment Sessions
Multiple sessions are conducted to support a thorough and consistent assessment of academic strengths and challenges.
Comprehensive 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 detailed report documents assessment outcomes, identifies learning strengths and areas for growth, and provides recommendations for academic support strategies.
Assessments Utilised in the Learning Assessment
- 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 examines skills in reading, written and oral expression, and mathematics from preschool through secondary school.
- BASC-3 Questionnaires: These tools offer a behavioural and emotional profile from the perspectives of teachers, parents, and the individual, supplying meaningful insights into factors that may affect academic performance.
Academic and Learning Assessment Costs and Rebates
Medicare Rebates
Rebates through Medicare may be available for eligible patients. Please get in touch with 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.
Booking Process
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
After the initial appointment, we confirm the appropriate assessments and provide a detailed fee structure. The assessment fee, which includes report writing, varies depending on the required tests.
Assessment Appointments
These are the appointments where the formal assessments take place. During each session, the clinician guides the individual through a series of standardised tests and gives them access to online questionnaires designed to collect detailed information relevant to the evaluation.
Feedback Appointment (50 minutes)
The assessment concludes with a feedback appointment at which 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 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 welcome patients from all locations of Melbourne including Caulfield, St Kilda, Balaclava, Ripponlea, Elwood, Armadale, Prahran, Brighton, Gardenvale, Ormond, Glen Huntly, Malvern, Windsor, Bentleigh, Mckinnon, Carnegie, Hampton and more.
Please contact us via phone (1800 867 090) or email (info@ttpsych.com.au) to organise an appointment.