Assessment Services

Child & Adolescent Assessments (Ages 6–17)

We offer psychological and educational assessments for children and teens.

Areas of assessment include:

  • Cognitive abilities (e.g. giftedness, intellectual challenges);

  • Learning difficulties (e.g. dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia);

  • Attention and concentration (e.g. ADHD);

  • Autism spectrum (ASD);

  • Internalising difficulties (e.g. anxiety, low mood, withdrawal);

  • Externalising difficulties (e.g. emotional dysregulation, aggression, behavioural challenges).

What to Expect:
Assessments include interviews, questionnaires, standardised testing, and a review of background information. Ideally, we schedule the standardised testing and interviewing aspects of the assessment to occur across one day’s time (typically a Saturday morning). In preparation for an upcoming assessment, the more collateral information (i.e., previous assessment reports; school reports ect) you can provide the better.

Fees:
Assessment costs range from $900 to $1500, depending on the type and number of assessments completed.

What You’ll Receive:

  • A comprehensive written report outlining findings, diagnosis (if relevant), and tailored recommendations;

  • A parent feedback session to discuss the report findings and discuss recommendations;

  • A feedback for your child to discuss the findings of the report in a child friendly and strengths based manner;

  • Optional school feedback session to discuss the relevant aspects of the report with the child’s school.

How to book and assessment or to find out more:

To find out more or book an assessment, please contact admin@ithacapsychology.com.au or 0402 372 053 to arrange a time to speak with Michael or Chris. We're here to help guide you through the process.

Why Seek an Assessment?
There are many reasons a psychological or educational assessment may be recommended for your child. Sometimes, concerns are raised by a teacher or learning support staff at school. In other cases, parents may notice their child is struggling emotionally, behaviourally, or academically and want a clearer understanding of what’s going on. Assessments may also be suggested by a GP or paediatrician to help clarify a diagnosis, guide treatment, or access supports like NDIS or school accommodations.

An assessment can help answer questions such as:

  • Why is my child finding learning harder than their peers?;

  • Could my child be gifted or have a learning disorder like dyslexia?;

  • Could my child have ADHD or autism?;

  • Is anxiety, low mood, or behaviour impacting my child’s wellbeing?;

  • What strategies and supports will help my child thrive?

Understanding what your childs strengths, challenges, and needs are can be a powerful step towards building the right support plan at home, school, and in therapy to help your child thrive.