Question 1

What is a Psychological or Psychometric Assessment?

Accepted Answer

Our Cognitive Clinic proudly offers our unique I.D.E.A.L. approach to Diagnostic Psychological Assessment.  Our Individually Tailored Easy to understand Assessments for Learning, including cognition (IQ), education, social, emotional and behavioural development, ensures that we find solutions to often complex problems that the individual is facing when we first meet. An assessment is all about explaining what is going on by understanding the individual’s profile of strengths, any gaps that may help explain difficulties, and most importantly, providing recommendations on what is next! Jackie Schell is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist with a holistic scientific approach, who uses a variety of specialised tests and assessment tools to observe your behaviour, abilities and areas of your life that need support.

Question 2

What are the benefits of a psychological assessment?

Accepted Answer

To understand how we think: this is called IQ testing or a test of Cognitive Functioning To understand if attention and concentration is based in neurological disorders, like ADHD To understand academic achievement to uncover Learning Difficulties  To determine memory capacity – short term memory/working memory/long-term memory To understand emotional, behavioural, social and functional aspects of everyday life To determine or clarify diagnoses And to help demonstrate improvements over time

Question 3

Who is eligible?

Accepted Answer

New and existing clients are welcome. Referrals are NOT needed for Assessments.

Question 4

What if my child has had aspects of an assessment already completed at school?

Accepted Answer

If your child has previously had aspects of an assessment (e.g. An IQ has already been completed) then the cost of the assessment can be revised to take that into account.

Question 5

Our Cognitive Clinic Guarantee

Accepted Answer

We use gold standard testing methods that align with current professional and legislative standards. We  provide  detailed reports of your results to help you access the support you need.

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