Take a Psychoeducational Assessment with Strategic Psychology, Canberra
At Strategic Psychology, we offer comprehensive psychological assessments to help individuals gain a deeper understanding of their cognitive, academic, and behavioural strengths and challenges. Our experienced psychologists personalise each assessment to meet the unique needs of our clients, delivering a thorough and supportive evaluation process.
What is a Psychoeducational Assessment?
A Psychoeducational assessment evaluates Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) conditions together, as ADHD and SLD’s often affect learning in overlapping ways. This combined approach is especially helpful for school-aged children, where learning challenges can be multifaceted and may involve attention difficulties.
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Assessment Tools Used
- ADHD Tools: Conners’ 4th Edition (for ADHD, ODD, and CD), CAARS (for adults)
- SLD Tools: WIAT-IV (Wechsler Individual Achievement Test-4th Edition)
- Adaptive Functioning: ABAS-3 (Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System-3rd Edition)
- Cognitive Assessments: WISC-V, WASI-II, WAIS-IV, TONI-4, or WPPSI-IV (depending on age and language ability)
Assessment Process
- Pre-session: Information is obtained from parents regarding the child’s development or from the client themselves if they are an adult.
- Session 1: The first session involves parents (for children) or the client (for adults) and includes gathering detailed background information on the client. This session may take up to 60 minutes.
- Session 2: An IQ/cognitive assessment will be administered often completed on the same day
- Session 3: A literacy/numeracy assessment will be administered such as the WIAT-IV.
- Feedback: Preliminary verbal feedback is provided regarding performance in all aspects of the assessment.
- Report: A full report will be delivered within 12 weeks via email directly to the client or their parents.
Is There Potential for NDIS Funding After the Assessment?
Please contact the NDIA/NDIS for specific information regarding funding eligibility. We are not affiliated with the NDIS/NDIA and cannot offer advice.
Important Considerations
If an assessment may be used to support a funding application with an agency (e.g. NDIS or Services Australia), it is important to confirm the relevant eligibility requirements in advance. These agencies often require assessments to be completed by a psychologist with specific registration or qualifications. Selecting the appropriate psychologist and assessment from the outset is essential, as some assessments have restrictions on how often they can be repeated. Understanding the criteria relevant to your circumstances before proceeding will help ensure the assessment aligns with both current and future needs.
This assessment is available for children from Year 1 onwards. We do not offer assessments for children younger than this. Adults can be assessed up to the age of 60.
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