School referral information · Adelaide
Clear psychological assessment referral information for schools.
Neurospa Psychology provides practical information for schools, educators and families considering a child psychological or learning assessment in Adelaide.
Not sure what assessment information may be useful?
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 student question, learning context or referral pathway you would like to discuss.
Psychoeducational assessment
Assessment information for questions about learning, school participation and educational planning.
Explore psychoeducational assessment →Cognitive & IQ assessment
Cognitive assessment information for questions requiring a clear understanding of thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Explore cognitive assessment →Learning difficulty assessment
Assessment pathways for questions relating to reading, spelling, writing and learning skills.
Explore learning assessment →Children’s assessment information
A clear starting point for parents, carers and referrers considering a broader child assessment pathway.
Explore children’s assessments →A clear way forward
Clarify the question
Identify the learning, cognitive or practical question that requires further information.
Confirm consent
Ensure a parent or guardian has provided appropriate consent before sharing information.
Discuss the pathway
Call the clinic to discuss the referral context and suitable assessment approach.
Understand next steps
The clinic can discuss booking, useful documents and report or feedback arrangements.
Schools, families & professionals
The clinic can discuss practical assessment information before a referral is made. Referral information should be shared with appropriate parent or guardian consent.
A short summary helps the clinic discuss the most suitable pathway. With parent or guardian consent, please have the student's year level, the main learning or assessment question, relevant school information already available and the preferred family contact pathway. Call 08 5117 3064 to discuss the referral, or use the contact form.
For a step-by-step resource to share with families, read our school referral checklist for psychoeducational assessment.
- Schools and educators: call to discuss the referral context and information that may be useful.
- Parents and carers: can call directly to discuss a child’s learning or assessment question.
- GPs and professionals: can use the relevant referral process with consent.
Common questions
Does a school need to arrange a referral?
Parents and carers can call the clinic directly. Schools can provide relevant context with appropriate consent.
What information is useful?
The suitable information depends on the assessment question. Call the clinic before sending material to discuss what may be relevant.
Can the report be discussed with a school?
With appropriate consent, the clinic can discuss relevant assessment information and practical next steps.
Ready to discuss a school referral?
Call Neurospa Psychology to discuss the student question, parent or guardian consent and the appropriate assessment pathway.