Psychological Assessment

Autism Spectrum Conditions

  • At CPSA, we offer Autism assessments for children, adolescents and adults. In our comprehensive Autism assessments, we use both the SRS-2 and MIGDAS-2 to give a thorough and personalized evaluation.
  • The SRS-2 (Social Responsiveness Scale, 2nd Edition) provides a way to measure social skills. It evaluates behaviors commonly linked to ASD. This helps offer a clear picture of how an individual interacts with others. It’s a questionnaire completed by parents, teachers, or the individual themselves.
  • The MIGDAS-2 (Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum) takes a more interactive approach. It observes communication style, sensory preferences, and behavior in a comfortable, natural setting. This allows our clinicians to gather deeper insights into the individual’s unique strengths and challenges.
  • Together, these tools offer a well-rounded and detailed understanding, helping us create tailored support plans. Our clinicians have extensive experience with the SRS-2. They are also skilled with the MIGDAS-2. This ensures that each assessment is precise. It is respectful and comprehensive.

Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • We offer comprehensive ADHD assessments for children, adolescents, and adults using the Conners 4, BRIEF 2 and DIVA-5 tools.
  • The Conners 4 is a questionnaire that measures attention, behaviour, and emotional symptoms, completed by parents, teachers, or the individual.
  • The BRIEF 2 (Behaviour Rating Inventory of Executive Function) assesses everyday skills like planning, organizing, and self-control.
  • The DIVA-5 is a structured interview. It looks at ADHD symptoms in both childhood and adulthood. This helps to identify patterns of inattention and hyperactivity.
  • These tools offer a full understanding of how ADHD affects daily life. They allow our experienced clinicians to create personalized support plans for each age group.

Cognitive and Learning Assessments

  • We use a range of assessments. These include the WAIS, WISC, WPPSI, WIAT, and ABAS-3. They offer comprehensive cognitive and learning evaluations for individuals of all ages.
  • The WAIS-IV (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale 4th Edition) and WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children 5th Edition) assess cognitive abilities. These abilities include reasoning, memory, and problem-solving in adults and children.
  • The WPPSI-IV (Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence 4th Edition) assesses cognitive development in younger children. It offers insights into early learning strengths and challenges.
  • The WIAT-III (Wechsler Individual Achievement Test 3rd Edition) evaluates academic skills. These include reading, writing, and math. This helps us understand any learning difficulties.
  • The ABAS-3 (Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System) measures practical, everyday skills. These include communication and self-care. The assessment evaluates how well individuals manage daily tasks.
  • By using these tools together, our clinicians can gain a detailed understanding of cognitive abilities. They can also find learning strengths and areas for support. This understanding helps us tailor intervention plans to each individual’s needs.

Schedule of Assessment Fees

Effective 1st February 2025

First Consultation

  • Clinical Psychologist: $275
  • Registered Psychologist: $225
  • Registered Psychologist (Weekend): $250
  • Provisional Psychologist: $120
  • Provisional Psychologist (Weekend): $150

Assessment Sessions

  • Clinical Psychologist: $275 p/h
  • Registered Psychologist: $225 p/h
  • Registered Psychologist: $250 p/h
  • Provisional Psychologist: $120 p/h
  • Provisional Psychologist (Weekend): $150 p/h

Assessment Materials Fees

  • Neurodevelopmental Assessment (Autism/ADHD): $150
  • Cognitive Assessment: $150

Assessment Report and Feedback

  • Report costs are $60 per page, including GST.
  • The length of Assessment Reports can vary. It depends on the complexity of the assessment. Nonetheless, they are usually between 10 – 15 pages ($600 – $900).
  • Assessment feedback session is a standard session fee for the psychologist you are seeing.