East Brisbane Cognitive Assessments

WISC-V, WAIS-IV, Intellectual and Developmental Disorder (IDD), Giftedness

Find clarity and support through a comprehensive evaluation

A cognitive assessment is a valuable tool that helps us understand how individuals think, learn, and process information. This is especially important for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or giftedness.

At The Centred Home and Mind, we use these assessments to identify your unique strengths and areas that may require support. We then create personalised support pathways that can help with education, employment opportunities, community engagement and developing life skills that matter to you.

Our experienced team provides a caring, supportive environment where we work together to understand your unique story. For those with IDD, we can discover learning styles that work best for you and areas where additional support could help. For gifted individuals, we help identify and nurture your exceptional abilities, creating opportunities for you to truly flourish.

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Child, Adolescent and Adult Cognitive Assessments

Suitable for children aged 3 through to adults of all ages, utilising tools such as WPPSI-IV, WISC-V and WAIS-IV.

  • During the intake session, an understanding of the referral will be gained, as well as a developmental history of the client and current support needs. This session will involve parents only for individuals 12-years and under.

  • Completion of parent, teacher and/or self-report rating scales exploring adaptive behaviours.

  • Completion of a cognitive assessment to identify cognitive learning style and review executive functions. A WPPSI-IV, WISC-V or WAIS-IV will typically be used, based on Australian standards and norms.

  • The feedback session will provide a thorough review of the results, celebrating the client’s unique learning style, identifying areas of cognitive strength, and exploring any potential areas for support or gifted abilities.

  • A written report will be provided with the creation of a positive pathway for support inclusive of allied health and medical supports, school and learning, home, and community engagement.

  • Please note NDIS and Medicare do not provide funding or rebates for diagnostic assessments. Each Private Health Insurance organisation is different. Please enquire directly with your provider.

  • Arrange a quote or book an assessment today to explore a cognitive assessment.

Expert Cognition Assessment Services

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Neurodevelopmental Expertise

With over 20 years of experience in neurodevelopmental care, we deliver detailed evaluations and interpretation of cognitive abilities.

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Evidence-Based Assessment Tools

We conduct Australian-standardised cognitive assessments (WISC-V/WPPSI-IV/WAIS-IV) to thoroughly evaluate cognitive learning styles and executive functions.

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Lifespan Expertise

Our services cover all age groups, from children as young as 3 years through to adults of all ages.

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Detailed Support Pathways

We provide comprehensive written reports with tailored recommendations for education, employment, and life skills development.

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Family-Centred Support

Working closely with parents and families to support child development and create positive environments that foster growth and well-being.

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Holistic Wellbeing Approach

We uniquely implement evidence-based psychology with positive psychology, neuro-affirming practices and home energy flows for complete support.

Benefits of Cognitive Assessments

  • Identifies unique learning styles and processing patterns to guide support strategies

  • Provides insights that inform educational plans, examination and workplace accommodations

  • Highlights both strengths and areas for growth to develop comprehensive support pathways

  • Helps guide skill development for education, employment, and life skills

  • Supports early intervention and targeted assistance for positive outcomes

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Amanda Hawes, Principal Psychologist

Common Questions

  • We offer comprehensive cognitive assessments including IQ testing, executive functioning evaluation, and adaptive behaviour review using gold-standard tools like WISC-V/WAIS-IV/ WPPSI-IV. Non-verbal cognitive assessments are available on request.

  • Our assessments benefit individuals seeking to understand their cognitive strengths and areas that may require support, particularly those wanting knowledge regarding cognitive development, experiencing learning difference or difficulties or seeking academic or workplace accommodations.

  • We provide cognitive assessments for children (from age 3), adolescents, and adults of all ages, using age-appropriate assessment tools and approaches.

  • Consider a cognitive assessment if you or your child is experiencing unexpected academic difficulties, showing inconsistent performance across subject areas, requiring educational or workplace accommodations, or if you need information to guide educational planning and support. A Paediatrician may also request a cognitive assessment in order to fully understand your child’s developmental ability and needs.

  • We use gold-standard assessment tools including WPPSI-IV/ WISC-V/ WAIS-IV for cognitive assessment, all based on Australian standards and norms.

  • Our assessments include intake sessions, standardised testing, detailed feedback, and a comprehensive written report with specific recommendations for support and accommodation.

  • Results provide clear insights into cognitive strengths and challenges, helping guide educational/workplace accommodations, learning strategies, and support plans. These insights can inform educational planning, interventions, and personalised approaches to learning or work.

  • Our assessments are conducted by Amanda Hawes, a Principal Educational & Developmental Psychologist with over 20 years of specialised experience in cognitive assessment, interpretation, and application to educational and developmental contexts.

  • Assessments take place at our clinic at 935 Stanley Street East, East Brisbane QLD 4169, with on-site parking and lift access available.

  • Yes, with your permission, we can liaise with schools or workplaces to explain findings and implement recommended accommodations.

  • Following the assessment, we provide comprehensive feedback, a detailed written report, and specific recommendations. We can offer ongoing support including counselling services, school consultations, and coordination with other professionals.

  • We create a supportive environment with clear communication, regular breaks as needed, and a flexible approach that considers individual needs and comfort levels.

  • We understand assessment situations can be stressful and provide a calm, supportive environment with appropriate breaks and encouragement throughout the process. We explain that the purpose is to identify both strengths and challenges, not just performance.

  • We understand that individuals have diverse needs and preferences. We can adjust lighting, provide movement breaks, accommodate sensory sensitivities, and modify our communication style to ensure everyone feels comfortable during the assessment.

  • The complete process typically involves 1-2 sessions over several weeks, including intake, assessment sessions, and feedback meetings. Cognitive testing may require up to 2- hours, sometimes split across multiple sessions especially for younger children.

  • Preliminary feedback is provided during the final assessment session, with a comprehensive written report delivered within 2-3 weeks.

  • The process includes:

    • Initial intake session

    • Cognitive assessment sessions

    • Feedback session

    • Comprehensive written report

    • Creation of support recommendations

  • No referral is required to book an assessment with us.

  • We'll provide specific instructions before your assessment. Generally, ensure you're well-rested and have any required medications. Bring glasses if needed for reading/writing. There's no need to practice or study beforehand.

  • Detailed quotes are provided upon enquiry. Payment plans and instalment options are available. The cost reflects the comprehensive nature of our assessments, including multiple sessions, standardised testing, and detailed reporting.

Empower your child's success with evidence-based assessment and support

Book your cognitive assessment today.