Cognitive Assessments

  If your child exhibits any the following characteristics, a cognitive assessment can be beneficial:

• Difficulties learning at the same pace as their peers and struggling to keep up in class
• Delays in one or more areas of their development
• Difficulties paying attention and listening in class
• Challenges in following instructions or routines
• Problems with retaining information or remembering things
• Completing class work or homework at a slower pace compared to their peers
• Inconsistent performance, excelling in some areas while struggling in others

Alternatively, a cognitive assessment can also be helpful if:

• Your child finds schoolwork too easy and consistently performs above grade expectations in specific subjects or areas of the curriculum.

A cognitive assessment provides valuable insights for parents, teachers, and the child, helping them comprehend their strengths and areas of improvement. More importantly, the assessment results guide the development of effective strategies and accommodations to support their learning and overall functioning in the school environment.

IQ testing can be utilised for children in several ways:

• Identifying gifted children to provide them with suitable educational opportunities such as gifted and talented programs or opportunity classes
• Providing document support for a selective high school application
• Developing intervention programs for children with specific educational needs
• Screening for cognitive deficits or learning difficulties
• Diagnosing intellectual disability
• Determining eligibility for funding programs like NDIS 
• Understanding a child's learning profile and preferred learning style