Cognitive Assessments for all ages
Assessments to indicate giftedness, cognitive strengths and weaknesses, or to determine if the diagnostic criteria is met for an intellectual disability.
Cognitive Assessments for all ages
Curious about how you or a loved one processes information, learns, and thinks?
We provide comprehensive cognitive assessments for kids, teens, and adults (aged 6-90).
Our psychological and cognitive assessments help identify giftedness, map cognitive strengths and challenges, and assess whether diagnostic criteria is met for intellectual disability.
We undertake standardised cognitive testing using gold standard tools such as the WISC-V, WAIS-IV, and WJ-IV assessments that provide clear insights into cognitive functioning and executive abilities.
Our cognitive assessment reports are completed by registered or provisionally registered psychologists and can be used to apply for gifted and talented programs, NDIS or government funding, special school placements, workplace accommodations, or vocational planning.
Why choose Avina Therapy for your Assessment?
NDIS and special school application-ready reports
Avina Therapy provides a detailed functional capacity assessment, a clear indication of whether the client meets diagnostic criteria, clear IQ thresholds for funding access, and tailored support recommendations.
Evidence-based assessment tools
Avina Therapy uses a range of standardised tools, including the Woodcock Johnson Fourth Edition – Australasian Adaptation (WJ-IV), the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V) for ages 6-16, and the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV) for ages 16-90, alongside standardised adaptive behaviour evaluations to determine how cognitive abilities impact day-to-day functioning.
Gifted and talented assessments
Avina Therapy offers gifted assessments using standardised IQ thresholds, cognitive profile analysis for gifted and talented programs, identification of specific intellectual strengths, and recommendations for educational acceleration and enrichment.
Professional IQ testing assessment for adults
Adult Cognitive Assessments
We offer adult cognitive assessment and IQ testing in our assessment clinics, using standardised Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale – Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) assessment measures.
This best practice testing method captures the overall cognitive profile including intellectual strengths and challenges. Our adult cognitive assessment reports provide detailed recommendations for additional strategies and supports.
An adult cognitive assessment helps with:
- Understanding cognitive strengths and challenges
- Intellectual giftedness identification and verification
- Intellectual disability assessment using diagnostic criteria
Assessment for giftedness, learning support, and NDIS applications
Children's Cognitive Assessments
Would you like a clear understanding of how your child’s brain works through professional cognitive assessment? Do they present as intellectually gifted compared to other children their age, or do they struggle with cognitive or executive functioning tasks like problem-solving and task completion?
We offer comprehensive children’s cognitive assessments using the gold-standard assessment such as the Woodcock Johnson Fourth Edition (WJ-IV) and Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fifth Edition (WISC-V) assessment.
A children's cognitive assessment helps with:
- Gifted and talented assessment for program applications
- Intellectual disability assessment for NDIS and special schools
- Recommendations for wrap around supports and early intervention
- Recommendations for school and university accommodation and support planning
When Might a Cognitive Assessment or IQ Test be Helpful?
Cognitive assessments provide valuable insights when you’re seeking to understand intellectual abilities, or cognitive functioning across different life contexts.
Whether you’re a parent noticing your child’s exceptional abilities or struggles understanding the world around them, an adult who may need a formal assessment to gain access to wrap around supports, a student needing educational accommodations, or someone curious about their cognitive strengths and challenges, professional psychological assessment can provide clarity and direction.
Our Cognitive Assessment Process
Our standardised cognitive assessments follow a structured, evidence-based approach using gold-standard psychological assessment tools. Our reports meet the level of evidence required for NDIS applications, educational planning and access, workplace accommodations and application for government funded supports.
Initial consultation
Duration
Who attends
Client, parents/caregivers/support person & psychologist
What we cover
- Discussion of cognitive assessment goals (NDIS, giftedness, learning support)
- Review of developmental, educational, and medical history
- Assessment planning based on individual needs
- Completion of questionnaires
Assessment sessions
Duration
typically 1.5 hours long
Who attends
Client & psychologist
What we cover
- Completion of assessment measures in a clinic setting
- Regular breaks for comfort
Analysis & report
Duration
within 4–6 weeks
What we do
Comprehensive analysis
- Integration of all cognitive assessment results
- Comparison with diagnostic criteria for intellectual disability or giftedness
- Detailed cognitive strengths and difficulties analysis
- Reports tailored to client’s need with specific recommendations for wrap around supports and next steps
Feedback session
Duration
60min
Who attends
Client, parents/caregivers/support person & psychologist
What we cover
- Explanation of findings
- Discussion of recommendations
- Practical strategies for home, school, or workplace
- Full written report provided
- Next steps explained
- Referral pathways for additional psychological or educational support
Frequently Asked Questions
What cognitive assessment tools do you use?
We use gold-standard psychological assessment tools including the WAIS-IV for adults (16-90 years) and WISC-V for children and adolescents (6-16 years). These comprehensive IQ tests provide detailed cognitive profiling including intellectual functioning, processing speed, working memory, and executive functioning abilities.
Can reports be used for NDIS applications?
Yes, our comprehensive cognitive assessment reports are specifically formatted for NDIS applications when intellectual disability assessment is required. Our reports indicate if the client has met the necessary diagnostic criteria or not, while providing assessment scores used by the NDIS to determine if funding can be provided.
How do you assess for giftedness vs intellectual disability?
Cognitive functioning is assessed across a few domains and most people fall within an average range on sub tests. Our standardised cognitive assessments assess people from extremely low cognitive functioning to those who may be gifted.
What's the difference between cognitive assessment and IQ testing?
IQ testing (using WJ-IV, WISC-V or WAIS-IV) is a component of comprehensive cognitive assessment. While IQ tests measure intellectual ability, cognitive assessment provides broader evaluation including executive functioning, processing abilities, cognitive strengths and weaknesses, and functional capacity across life domains.
What is a functional capacity assessment?
Functional capacity assessment examines how cognitive abilities translate into real-world functioning across domains like daily living skills, work capacity, social functioning, and independent living abilities.
How much does a cognitive assessment cost?
Cognitive assessment costs vary based on complexity and individual needs. We provide transparent pricing during your initial consultation.
Can I use my NDIS funding for a cognitive assessment?
No, at this time, our cognitive assessments are fee for service, and are not covered by Medicare. Your private health insurance may provide partial coverage for psychological assessments – we recommend checking with your provider about IQ testing coverage.
Do I need a referral for cognitive assessment?
No referral is required for cognitive assessment at Therapy Pro. However, if you’re seeking assessment for specific purposes (NDIS application, gifted program entry, special school placement), we recommend discussing your goals during the initial consultation to ensure appropriate assessment planning.
