Children's psychological assessments · Adelaide
Clear assessment pathways for children and young people.
Neurospa Psychology provides child-focused cognitive, learning and psychoeducational assessments in a calm Hilton clinic, with clear practical next steps for families and referrers.
Not sure which assessment is right?
Call the clinic with your main question. We can discuss the concern, school or referral context and the most suitable assessment pathway before you book.
Choose an assessment pathway
Each assessment is designed around a particular question. Select the option closest to the support, learning or eligibility question you need to explore.
Cognitive assessment
Explore a child’s thinking and problem-solving profile where cognitive ability information may help inform planning or support.
Explore cognitive assessment →Psychoeducational assessment
Understand learning strengths, areas of difficulty and practical school-related questions through a combined assessment approach.
Explore psychoeducational assessment →Learning difficulty assessment
Assessment pathways for questions relating to reading, spelling, writing or other learning skills.
Explore learning assessment →Intellectual disability & NDIS
Assessment information for disability, NDIS and related functional or eligibility questions, where clinically appropriate.
Explore NDIS assessments →A clear assessment process
Discuss the question
Call the clinic to discuss the main concern, referral question or school context.
Choose the pathway
We explain the most suitable assessment approach, appointment structure and relevant information.
Attend appointments
Assessment is completed in a private, child-considerate clinical setting.
Understand the report
Feedback explains the assessment findings and practical next steps in clear language.
Referrals, school information & reports
Parents and carers can call directly. Schools, GPs and other professionals can use the relevant referral pathway with parent or guardian consent. The clinic can discuss the information that may be useful before booking.
- Parents and carers: call to discuss the main question and your child’s current supports.
- Schools and educators: use the school referral information page for practical referral guidance.
- NDIS: call before booking to discuss management arrangements and the relevant assessment question.
Common questions
Do I need a referral for a child assessment?
Parents and carers can call the clinic directly. A referral may be useful in some circumstances, and the clinic can discuss this with you before booking.
How do I know whether cognitive or psychoeducational assessment is more suitable?
The best starting point depends on the question you are trying to answer. Call the clinic to discuss the main concern, learning context or referral reason.
Can the clinic speak with a school or referrer?
With appropriate consent, the clinic can discuss the referral information and practical context relevant to an assessment enquiry.
Ready to discuss your child's assessment?
Call Neurospa Psychology to discuss the assessment question, current availability and the most appropriate next step.