These disorders are known as Specific Learning Disorders (SLD). A diagnosis of SLD requires evidence of at least six months of targeted educational intervention in the area of academic weakness. For an assessment, you will need to book the Cognitive Abilities Profile and the Academic Skills Profile. The Social-Emotional-Behaviour Profile is recommended but not required. You will need to book two sessions. Do not book them on the same day. 

ADHD is a medical diagnosis. The final diagnosis will be made by a paediatrician or a psychiatrist. Most medical professionals like to see a psychological assessment to guide the diagnosis. You will need to book the Cognitive Abilities Profile and Social-Emotional-Behaviour Profile, which requires one session. The Academic Profile is recommended but not required. If you elect to have the academic profile assessed you will need to book an additional session on a different day.

You will need to book the Cognitive Abilities Profile and Social-Emotional-Behaviour Profile, which requires one session.

You will need to book the Autism Diagnostic Assessment. This only requires one session. However, this is split between a direct assessment of the client and a clinical interview. For children, this interview will be held with the parent or caregiver.

The WISC-V is the most widely used instrument to assess cognitive functioning. This forms the basis of my cognitive profile. However, although it provides valuable data, the WISC-V alone is not usually considered to be sufficient as an assessment tool, particularly for diagnostic purposes.

It does not measure every broad domain of cognitive functioning. For this reason, I supplement the WISC-V with subtests from other assessment batteries using a technique called cross-battery assessment. This allows for a more comprehensive analysis of abilities. If you are uncertain, please contact us to clarify. 

Sorry, the fee schedule is a flat rate for all. I strive to keep my fees as low as possible for everybody.

Nothing formal. However, I do understand the difficulty of paying for assessments. Under certain circumstances, clients can pay off the fee by making direct deposits over time. However, results and reports are not released until full payment has been received.

Yes

No. You will receive a comprehensive written report. This is included in the assessment fee.

I like to try and stick to a three-week reporting window. If you have not received your report within three weeks, please send an email and ask.

Psychologists must adhere to strict ethical guidelines regarding confidentiality. When you receive your report, you are able to forward it to other professionals and relevant school staff as necessary in the best interests of the client. It is recommended that reports are shared with your child’s treating professionals and support team.  

The sessions can be quite tiring for clients. To ensure valid results, it is best to hold sessions on different days. The gap between sessions should not be too long, however. The two sessions should be within a month of each other.