Cognitive assessment for children · Adelaide
Clear cognitive assessment pathways for children.
Neurospa Psychology provides child cognitive and IQ assessment information in Adelaide for families, schools and referrers seeking a clear understanding of thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Not sure whether a cognitive assessment is suitable?
Call the clinic with the main question, concern or referral context. We can discuss the most suitable starting point before you book.
Choose a pathway
Select the option closest to the child’s learning, cognitive or practical assessment question.
Children’s cognitive assessment
Assessment information for questions relating to thinking, reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
Explore cognitive assessment →Psychoeducational assessment
Combined assessment information for learning and school-related questions.
Explore psychoeducational assessment →Children’s assessments
A broad starting point for families considering a child assessment pathway.
Explore children’s assessments →NDIS assessment information
Assessment information for disability, NDIS and related practical questions.
Explore NDIS assessments →A clear way forward
Discuss the question
Call the clinic to discuss the child’s current question and relevant context.
Confirm the pathway
We can discuss whether cognitive assessment is the suitable starting point.
Attend assessment
Assessment is completed in a private, child-considerate clinical setting.
Understand feedback
Findings and next steps are explained clearly after the assessment process.
Families, schools & referrers
Parents and carers can call directly. Schools and other professionals can discuss practical referral information with appropriate parent or guardian consent.
- Parents and carers: call to discuss the child’s main question and current supports.
- Schools and educators: use the school referral information page for practical guidance.
- NDIS enquiries: call before booking to discuss the relevant assessment question.
Common questions
Do I need a referral?
Parents and carers can call directly. A referral may be useful in some circumstances, and the clinic can discuss this before booking.
Is cognitive assessment the same as psychoeducational assessment?
The appropriate approach depends on the question to be explored. Call the clinic to discuss the learning, cognitive or school context.
Can a school contribute information?
With appropriate consent, relevant school information can be discussed before or during the assessment process.
Ready to discuss a cognitive assessment?
Call Neurospa Psychology to discuss the child’s question, current availability and the most suitable assessment pathway.