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How to get assessed
A qualified and registered Psychologist with experience and/or qualification in education can assess and diagnose:
- Specific Learning Disabilities (reading,writing and math)
- Attention Disorders
- Intellectual disability
Additionally, some psychologists provide preliminary testing for:
- Speech and Language Disorders
- Central Auditory Processing difficulties
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Why a psychologist and not a Speech Therapist or Specialist Teacher.
Psychologists use an array of diagnostic tools, including cognitive testing, to look at the whole picture and can diagnose the 3 Specific Learning Disabilities and many of the coexisting conditions.
Speech Therapists are trained to look at one area but not the whole picture. Speech Therapist cannot diagnose the 3 Specific Learning Disabilities or coexisting conditions. Additionally, they are not usually trained in cognitive testing.
Specialist Teachers cannot diagnose all 3 Specific Learning Disabilities or co-existing conditions. Additionally, they are not usually trained, and cannot provide, unless under certain conditions, cognitive testing.
Note: Profiling, Dyslexia Screen Assessments, Pre-Screen or Pre-testing are tools used as a first step and should not be considered as an answer or formal assessment of a students’ learning difficulties. Normally, these assessments look only at reading and not the other Learning Disabilities or disorders.
Diagnostic Testing
Dyslexia Australia offers diagnostic testing by the team of our consulting, qualified and registered Psychologist with an educational background. Diagnostic assessments available Australia wide.
Diagnostic Testing for Learning Disorders and ADD/ADHD/ASD
Dyslexia Australia offers affordable assessments by an independent registered Psychologist with specialist training in Learning Disorders such as dyslexia. Assessment includes testing for:
Reading Disorders (Dyslexia)
- Word reading accuracy
- Reading rate or fluency
- Reading comprehension
Written expression
- Spelling accuracy
- Grammar and Punctuation accuracy
- Clarity or organisation of written expression
Optional: Math Disorder (Dyscalculia)
- Number sense
- Memorisation of arithmetic facts
- Accurate or fluent calculation
- Accurate math reasoning
We assess Attention deficit disorder:
- ADHD Inattentive presentation
- ADHD Hyperactive/ Impulsive presentation
- ADHD Combined presentation
Diagnostic Testing Options in Brief:
Package 1: Comprehensive Assessment (one Session). Please contact us for a full outline of our assessment/fees/policies.
Brief summary:
Assessment for Dyslexia, Written Expression, Math, ADD/ADHD/ASD as outlined above.
Fees:
Face to Face Assessments in Springwood or Helensvale (QLD) Costs $995.00
Telehealth Assessments are offered in Australia Wide and in some overseas areas. Cost: $1,295.00
Deposit of $300 is required within 24 hours of booking.
Package 2: Advanced Assessment (2 separate sessions). Please contact us for a full outline of our assessment/fees/policies.
Brief summary:
Personalised assessment. The core assessments are typically the same as Package 1 with add on services, or assessments which are agreed upon at the time of booking. Please ring us to discuss your needs.
Fees:
Face to Face Assessment in Springwood or Helensvale (Qld) Cost: $1,595.00
Telehealth Assessment are offered Australia Wide and in some overseas areas. Cost: $1,695.00
Screening for ADHD/ADD or Diagnostic testing for ADD/ADHD/ASD
New Packages offered: ADHD/ADD and ASD Diagnostic Assessment (one session): $995.00 in Springwood or Helensvale (QLD) or by Telehealth for $1,295.
ADHD Screening assessment (one session): this screening assessment does not provide a diagnosis. The assessment is a screening tool to provide a detailed report as to whether there is a risk of ADHD/ADD screeening(non diagnostic). $795.00 for assessment and report in Springwood or Helensvale (QLD) or by Telehealth for $895.00.
Fees subject to change without notice.
Deposit/cancellation brief:
Deposits: $300 within 24 hours of booking
Deposits/Cancellations/Rescheduling:
Face-to-face: less than 5 working days written notice, the deposit will be retained and the client may be responsible for the balance. Please contact us for a full outline of our assessment/fees/policies.
Telehealth – less than 7 working days written notice, the deposit will be retained and the client may be responsible for the balance. Please contact us for a full outline of our assessment/fees/policies.
Note: Profiling, Dyslexia Screen Assessments, Pre-Screen or Pre-testing are tools used as a first step and should not be considered as an answer or formal assessment of a students’ learning difficulties. Normally, these assessments look only at reading and not the other Learning Disabilities or disorders. Fees apply to our services. Pre-screening or on-line assessments are used only as a guide or a resource to assist parents or teacher
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