Autism Assessment

Children (2-12), teen (13-18) and adult (18+) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments are available in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Townsville, & Cairns. Rural and Remote Queensland.

The process includes one or more of the following:

• 2 hour Initial intake appointment (adult or parent/caregiver only)

• 1-2 hours Screening assessments (with client or child)

• 2 hour Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised (ADI-R) or similar

• 1-2 hours Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – 2nd Edition (ADOS-2) or similar

• 1-4 hours Other assessments (e.g., Sensory Profile, Social Responsiveness Scale-2)

• 2 hours Intelligence Assessment

• 1-2 hours Functional Assessment (ABAS, Vineland-3)

• 1-4 hours Observations and further investigation/follow up if required (additional costs apply – to be discussed with client where recommended)

• 4-10+ hours Analysis, clinical discussion and reporting on assessment findings.

• 1- hours Feedback session.

Please provide a referral letter from your doctor and/or medical specialist.

Please note, Australian diagnostic guidelines stipulate that additional allied health professionals must be involved to formalise assessment of an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. Reports generated by the psychological assessment will need to be taken to the doctor, paediatrician and/or psychiatrist for review and formal diagnosis.

Price: available on request, please send our team your referral for review. (Will vary depending on your individual client needs, number of parents interviewed/emails received/calls made, clients history, medical history, complexity of presentation, and number of psychological assessments required.)

ADHD Assessment

If you are concerned you or someone you love may have Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and would like this formally assessed, we are available to assist using tools such as the Conners-4, BASC, DIVA and TOVA.

NDIS Assessment

If you or a loved one is an NDIS participant and requires an assessment of the functional impact and neuropsychological assessment of the impairment. We can provide the psychological reports required by the NDIS. We can also work collaboratively with your other care providers (e.g., support workers, school and family) and Allied Health providers (e.g., treating Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Dietician, Nurse, Social Worker, Mental Health Worker) to ensure we understand you or your loved one. We can work together with your NDIS plan coordinator to help you.

Assessments are available in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Gympie, Toowoomba, Townsville, & Cairns. Rural and Remote Queensland assessments are available on request.

Please note, travel to some of these areas will be charged.

Psychological Assessment Pricing

Psychological testing of individuals is available to provide valuable information about someones perceptions, thoughts and feelings, or their cognitive functioning such as memory and learning.

Testing is a formal process using validated and reliable measures of aspects of an individual's psychological or cognitive functioning.

NDIS assessments are available.

Psychological testing can answer a broad range of questions. For example, a prospective employer may have a psychologist test candidates as part of the employment recruitment process to determine what skills they have in a particular area.

Our Psychologists assess children, teens and adults with special learning needs, neurodiversity, people with brain injuries, so that they, and others around them better understand their needs.

Prices will vary depending on individual need. Assessments often take 8-16 hours of a psychologists time, and are charged accordingly. Assessment pricing can range from $1,256 to $4,000 depending on your assessment needs and situation.

The assessment process broken down includes:

2 hour intake appointment

4-8 hours psychometric testing

4-6 hours analysis and report writing (if complex, may be longer)

1-2 hour debrief

If support letters or forms are also required, this will be quoted at an hourly rate.

Please send your doctor referral to our team for review.

Intelligence Assessment

If you need an intelligence assessment to understand your intelligence, we can provide a Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (6 years and older; WISC-V) or Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV) intelligence assessments.

Achievement Test

If you need an assessment for a Specific Learning Disability (e.g., Dyslexia, Dyscalculia) we are available to assess for this using tools such as the WIAT-III.

Learning Disorder Assessments

At Psychologists and Counsellors Australia, we are committed to providing ethical and comprehensive educational assessments for individuals of all ages who may be experiencing learning difficulties. We believe in transparency and maintaining the highest ethical standards in our assessment practices.

Our Approach:

Our assessment process is designed to offer a thorough understanding of an individual's learning profile. We use a combination of cognitive, achievement, and specialised tools to ensure a comprehensive evaluation.

Assessment Tools:

1. Cognitive Assessments: We utilise a range of diverse cognitive tools to assess various aspects of cognitive functioning. These assessments help us understand an individual's overall cognitive abilities and strengths.

2. Achievement Assessments: Our assessments encompass a wide array of achievement tools to evaluate proficiency in different academic areas such as reading, writing, and math.

3. Specialised Assessments: For individuals with specific challenges, we employ specialized tools such as CTOPP (Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing) to assess phonological issues or KeyMaths to evaluate difficulties with math concepts, among others. These assessments enable us to pinpoint specific areas of difficulty.

Collaborative Approach:

To ensure the accuracy and reliability of our assessments, we believe in a collaborative approach. We conduct teacher interviews, review NAPLAN/testing results (where appropriate), and seek teacher reports/interviews and feedback. This multi-source approach allows us to gather valuable information from various perspectives and ensures a well-rounded assessment.

Adult Assessments:

For adults seeking assessment, we focus not only on their written work, reading abilities, and math skills but also evaluate how these challenges may impact their daily life, including work performance. Our aim is to provide a comprehensive picture of the individual's difficulties and their real-world implications.

Evidence-Based Practice:

We are committed to ensuring that individuals have sought intervention in the areas of concern before undergoing assessments. Our assessments are conducted with the highest ethical standards, prioritising the individual's well-being and best interests.

We are dedicated to providing transparent, thorough, and collaborative assessment services for individuals experiencing learning difficulties. Our goal is to help individuals, their educators and loved ones gain insights into their unique learning profiles and provide them with the support and resources they need to thrive academically and in their daily lives.

Speech Pathology/Occupational Therapy

We work closely with a number of Speech Pathologists/Occupational Therapists and are able to refer you to one as part of your assessment process, if needed. (note: this will incur additional costs).