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A cognitive assessment, most commonly known as an IQ test, is designed to assist in ascertaining the following based on the individual on the day of assessment:

• Intellectual potential
• Cognitive strengths and weaknesses
• Learning difficulties
• Giftedness
• Age appropriate functioning
• School readiness
• School provisions- funding, exams
• Behaviour management
• Developmental disorder diagnosis
• Funding eligibility e.g. Para sports, NDIS

Assessment tools used:

• Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence  (WPPSI). Ages 2 1/2  years to 7 years
• Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC). Ages 6 years to 16 years
• Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS). Ages 16 + 
• Stanford Binet Intelligence Scales. Ages 2 years to 85+ years
• Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System (ABAS). Ages birth to 89 years

An autism assessment is a process designed to explore the individual's individual strengths as well as support needs and assist in providing recommendations on the future. 

What the process looks like:

• Developmental history and current concerns are discussed with parent (usually over the phone)
• Clinic observation including Autism related question with the child. 
• ADI-R (with parent) 
• Individualised suite of screeners which may include:
• ABAS, GARS, Autism checklist for girls
• Report 
• Feedback session 

• The tools chosen are tailored to the individual. For the majority of assessments we chose the MIDGAS-2, a neuro- affirming person centered tool that values more natural communication styles.
• While the ADOS-2 continues to be a widely used clinical tool, Sprout Psychology Centre vales tools that affirm identity not just diagnose. The MIGDAS-2 provides an inclusive and validating picture especially for women, girls and individuals who mask. This approach helps individuals better understand themselves and not feel 'labelled'.

An Educational Assessment aims to ascertain if an individual is meeting their learning potential. This assessments combines the results of the cognitive assessment and academic achievement to assist in educational planning.

Educational assessments are recommended when the following issues are present or suspected:

• Evidence of poor academic performance
• Behavioural difficulties e.g restlessness, aggression, poor listening, poor attention or concentration
• Specific Learning Disorders in Reading (Dyslexia), Mathematics (Dyscalculia) or Written Expression (Dysgraphia)
• Discrepancy between intellectual ability and performance  

Assessment tools used:

• Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC). Ages 6 years to 16 years
• Stanford Binet Intelligence Scales, Ages 2 years to 85+ years
• Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT). Ages 4 years to 50 years 11 months
• Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System (ABAS) Ages birth to 89 years

A behaviour and attention assessment is a process designed to explore the individual's individual strengths as well as support needs and assist in providing recommendations on the future. 

What the process looks like:

• Developmental history and current concerns are discussed with parent (usually over the phone)
• WISC-V- this can help with cognitive strengths and weaknesses and identify typical profiles of ADHD
• Individualised suite of screeners which may include:
• CBCL, Conners CBRS, CEFI, ADHD for children screener, SDQ, Vanderbilt, ABAS-3, Young DIVA
• Play based observation 
• Report, feedback session and intervention planning

• Our approach to assessment of behaviour and attention goes beyond that of ticking a box on a questionnaire. We highly value the tool of observation in multiple environments.
• Please not that Psychologists cannot prescribe medication. 

If you have an assessment you need completed, please contact us to discuss  your needs and associated costs.

For example: 

• Functional Capacity Assessments
• Social and Emotional functioning

On the day

• Brief chat/ play to familiarise the child with the Psychologist and surroundings
• The assessment is conducted with the child and Psychologist
• Follow up appointment made to discuss finding and recommendations  (either in office or over the phone)

What to bring:

• Any further information you feel is relevant for the Psychologist
• Water bottle

After testing

• Following the assessment day the Psychologist will score and interpret the findings
• A comprehesive report will be written detailing the results, explanations of the tests used, conclusions and recommendations
• The report will take approximately 3 weeks to complete
• The report is confidential and will not be distributed to third parties (e.g. school, doctor) without your written consent
• Reports will be posted to you
• Follow up appointment to discuss report