Assessments

Understanding Assessments

Psychological assessments help clarify how a person thinks, learns, and experiences the world — allowing us to identify supports that nurture wellbeing and potential.

Assessments can:

  • Identify learning or attention difficulties (e.g. ADHD, dyslexia)

  • Clarify cognitive strengths and challenges

  • Explore neurodevelopmental differences

  • Support school or workplace planning and adjustments

  • Guide therapy goals and next steps

You can’t change something if you don’t first understand it.

- Dan Siegal

What We Offer

ADHD Assessment

An ADHD assessment explores patterns of attention, focus, impulsivity, and emotional regulation. Our approach is collaborative and strengths-based — helping you understand how attention differences impact learning, work, and relationships, and what strategies can support success.

Psychologists cannot prescribe medication. If you wish to pursue medication for your child, please schedule an appointment with you paediatrian or psychiatrist.

At present, AP Psychology does not faciliate ADHD assessments for adults. Please contact us for recommendations.

Cognitive Assessment

Cognitive assessments provide a profile of how a person thinks and learns, such as their processing speed and their visual-spatial reasoning. This assessment also helps identify someone’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses.

These assessments are often requested by parents, schools, and professionals to guide learning plans and support accommodations, and may be used in an assessment for Intellectual Disability.

Psychoeducational Assessment

A comprehensive psychological assessment may be recommended when there are suspected underlying concerns with learning and academic progress. Assessments of learning difficulties can be intricate and complex — the aim is to understand what may be preventing a child from learning to their full potential, while also identifying their unique strengths and capacities.

These assessments are often requested by parents and schools to identify learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. Undertaking a comprehensive psychological assessment does not guarantee a diagnosis of a Specific Learning Disorder.

Get in touch

  1. Initial Consultation (50 minutes, online or in person)

    We begin with a discussion about history, current concerns, and assessment goals.

  2. Assessment Sessions (in person only)

    One or more structured sessions (usually 1.5–2 hours each) involving standardised tests and questionnaires. We include activity breaks

  3. Collaboration

    We may liaise with teachers, schools, or other professionals to gather valuable background information and ensure recommendations are practical across settings.

  4. Report Writing

    A comprehensive report is drafted based on the information and findings gathered from the assessments and interviews. The report is usually available 4 to 6 weeks after the assessment sessions.

  5. Report & Feedback Session (30 mins, online or in person)

    You will receive a comprehensive written report and a dedicated feedback session to discuss findings, strengths, and recommendations.

Reports are released once the full assessment fee has been paid.

What to Expect

FAQs

  • No — we offer assessments for children, adolescents, and adults, depending on the referral question.

  • Each child is unique. We recommend starting with a consultation to discuss concerns, developmental history, school performance, and emotional wellbeing. From there, we can recommend the most appropriate assessment — whether ADHD, cognitive, comprehensive psychological assessments.

  • No referral is necessary — you can self-refer. However, referrals from a GP, paediatrician, or school psychologist are also welcome and can provide additional context for the assessment.

  • Not always. Each assessment is individualised. In some cases, previous psychometric testing may reduce the need for repetition, and the assessment plan (and price) will be adjusted accordingly.

  • Yes — with your consent, we may contact teachers, schools, or other health professionals (e.g., speech therapists, occupational therapists) to gain a full understanding of how your child functions across different settings. This helps make recommendations more practical and effective.

  • Reports are usually ready within 4-6 weeks following the final assessment session. This is to allow sufficient time to liaise with other professionals or those involved with your child’s care to gather information.

    Reports are released only once the full assessment fee has been paid.

  • A comprehensive report usually details:

    • Current strengths and weaknesses

    • An overall learning/ cognitive profile (dependent on assessment type)

    • Significant findings that explain challenges or patterns

    • Practical recommendations for home, school, and/or therapy

  • Keep it simple and positive
    Explain that the session will involve a variety of activities, and that they should try their best. Emphasize that it is a safe space with no “pass or fail.”

    Low-pressure and engaging
    Our sessions are designed to be age-appropriate and activity-based. Breaks are provided as needed, and tasks are varied to maintain engagement.

    Familiar items
    Your child may bring a small comfort items. We also recommend snacks and a water bottle during their rest breaks.

    Rest and nutrition
    Ensure your child is well-rested and has eaten beforehand. We generally schedule assessments in the morning, when children tend to be most alert and focused.

    Our goal is to make the assessment process calm, supportive, and positive, helping your child to show their unique strengths and abilities.

  • Please contact us via phone or email. We will discuss your concerns, recommend an assessment plan, outline fees, and answer any questions.