Assessments

At ECG Psychology, we believe every young person has qualities worth celebrating. We view accurate assessment as an essential first step towards better understanding their developmental strengths and needs, helping provide a narrative of who they are and what they need to connect and thrive.

It's typical for those living with (or suspected of having) developmental differences or neurodivergence to have unique skills and strengths - whether that be a quirky yet reflective communication style, natural problem-solving abilities, divergent creativity or a preferred way of relating - as well as differences that they may need help with. Our assessments are neuro-affirming, created with systemic support in mind.

School Readiness Assessment

Are you curious about your child’s learning and development and want to know if they are developmentally ready to start school and how best to support them? Our school readiness assessments can help inform your child’s learning strengths and needs. See below for info on our school readiness assessment process:

Focus: This session focuses on information gathering to better understand your child’s unique developmental needs. During this phase, you will also complete some school readiness questionnaires to assess your child’s functional needs
Who: Parents/Carers only
Duration: 1.5 hrs
Location: In person/Online (Telehealth)
++Where applicable, we will contact your child's kindergarten/care team with your consent as part of the information-gathering process.
Focus: This session will involve assessment of your child’s cognitive strengths and differences
Who: Young Person
Duration: 1-2 hrs
Location: In person
Focus: Feedback session/psychological report
Who: Parents/Carers
Duration: 50 mins
Location: In person/Online (Telehealth)
Standard Assessment Fee: $1220
An alternate fee is available for individuals who have a Health Care Card. Please contact us for more information

Psychoeducational Assessment

Looking to have your child's learning assessed? Our psychoeducational assessments comprehensively provide an understanding of your child's cognitive and educational needs. See below for more information on our assessment process/what to expect

Focus: This session focuses on information gathering via a comprehensive parent/carer interview exploring your child’s early/current development.
Who: Parents/Carers only
Duration: 1.5 hrs
Location: In person/Online (Telehealth)
++Where applicable, we will contact your child's school/care team with your consent as part of the information-gathering process.
Focus: This session will involve assessment of your child’s cognitive strengths and differences
Who: Young Person
Duration: 1-2 hrs
Location: In person
Focus: This session will involve assessment of your child’s academic achievement capabilities
Who: Young Person
Duration: 1-2 hrs
Location: In person
Focus: Feedback session/psychological report
Who: Parents/Carers/Young Person
Duration: 50 mins
Location: In person/Online (Telehealth)
Standard Assessment Fee: $1650
An alternate fee is available for individuals who have a Health Care Card. Please contact us for more information

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs)

IDDs are neurodevelopmental differences that uniquely affect a person’s physical, intellectual (cognitive) and social-emotional development, including their everyday life skills. See below for more info on our assessment process/what to expect

Focus: This session focuses on information gathering to better understand your child’s unique developmental needs. During this phase, you will also complete the Vineland-3 assessment to assess your child’s everyday functional needs
Who: Parents/Carers only
Duration: 2 hrs
Location: In person/Online (Telehealth)
++Where applicable, we will contact your child's school/care team with your consent as part of the information-gathering process.
Focus: This session will involve assessment of your child’s cognitive strengths and differences
Who: Young Person
Duration: 1-2 hrs
Location: In person
Focus: This session will involve assessment of your child’s academic achievement capabilities
Who: Young Person
Duration: 1-2 hrs
Location: In person
Focus: Feedback session/psychological report
Who: Parents/Carers/Young Person
Duration: 50 mins
Location: In person/Online (Telehealth)
Standard Assessment Fee: $1320 (+ Educational Assessment = $1650)
An alternate fee is available for individuals who have a Health Care Card. Please contact us for more information
++IDD Assessments may be eligible for Medicare rebate under the Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorders & Eligible Disabilities Plan. Please contact us for further information

Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs)

SLDs are neurodevelopmental differences that affect a person’s learning and educational mastery. They include difficulties with reading, writing and maths understanding (e.g., dyslexia, dsygraphia, dyscalculia). See below for more info on our assessment process

++Please note a diagnosis of SLD can only be issued where a young person has completed a minimum of 6 months response to intervention (RTI).

Focus: This session focuses on information gathering to better understand your child’s unique developmental needs.
Who: Parents/Carers/Young person
Duration: 1.5 hrs
Location: In person/Online (Telehealth)
++Where applicable, we will contact your child's school/care team with your consent as part of the information-gathering process.
Focus: This session will involve assessment of your child’s cognitive strengths and differences
Who: Young Person
Duration: 1-2 hrs
Location: In person
Focus: This session will involve assessment of your child’s academic achievement capabilities
Who: Young Person
Duration: 1-2 hrs
Location: In person
Focus: Feedback session/psychological report
Who: Parents/Carers/Young Person
Duration: 50 mins
Location: In person/Online (Telehealth)
Standard Assessment Fee: $1650
An alternate fee is available for individuals who have a Health Care Card. Please contact us for more information

Autism Spectrum Condition

Autism affects how a person interacts and communicates, socially with the world around them. Those with autism can also have strong preferences for predictable routines and show repetitive and restrictive interests and behaviours and sensory needs. See below for more info on our assessment process/what to expect

Focus: This session focuses on information gathering to better understand your child’s unique developmental needs. During this phase, you will also complete some psychosocial and autism-specific questionnaires (i.e., CARS-2, Vineland-3) to assess your child’s functional needs
Who: Parents/Carers only
Duration: 1.5 hrs
Location: In person/Online (Telehealth)
++Where applicable, we will contact your child's school/care team with your consent as part of the information-gathering process.
Focus: This parent/carer session will explore your child’s past and current language, communication and behaviour using the Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised (ADI-R)
Who: Parent/Carer Interview - Parents/Carers only
Duration: 2 hrs
Location: In person/Online (Telehealth)
Focus: This session will involve completing the MIGDAS-2 Autism Assessment (Parent/Carer)
Who: Parents/Carers
Duration: 1 hr
Location: In person/Online (Telehealth)
Focus: This session involves completing the MIGDAS-2 Autism Assessment with your young person
Who: Young Person
Duration: 1 hr
Location: In person/Online (Telehealth)
Focus: Feedback session/psychological report
Who: Parents/Carers/Young Person
Duration: 50 mins
Location: In person/Online (Telehealth)
Standard Assessment Fee: $1850
An alternate fee is available for individuals who have a Health Care Card. Please contact us for more information
++Autism Assessments may be eligible for Medicare rebate under the Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorders & Eligible Disabilities Plan. Please contact us for further information

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

ADHD typically affects a person’s everyday life by causing difficulties with organisation and planning, attention and concentration and memory recall. Some people can also experience difficulties with restlessness, impulsivity and difficulties managing their emotions. See below for more info on our assessment process/what to expect

Focus: This session focuses on information gathering to better understand your child’s unique developmental needs. During this phase, you will also complete some developmental questionnaires
Who: Parents/Carers only
Duration: 1.5 hrs
Location: In person/Online (Telehealth)
++Where applicable, we will contact your child's school/care team with your consent as part of the information-gathering process.
Focus: This session will involve completing a targeted ADHD assessment with your young person
Who: Young Person
Duration: 1 hr
Location: In person/Online (Telehealth)
Focus: This session will involve assessment of your child’s cognitive strengths and differences
Who: Young Person
Duration: 1-2 hrs
Location: In person
Focus: Feedback session/psychological report
Who: Parents/Carers/Young Person
Duration: 50 mins
Location: In person/Online (Telehealth)
Standard Assessment Fee: $1220 (+ Cognitive Assessment = $1320
An alternate fee is available for individuals who have a Health Care Card. Please contact us for more information

Twice Exceptional (2E) Assessment

2e describes individuals with neurodevelopmental differences (e.g., ASC, ADHD) and giftedness. Our 2e assessments help pinpoint your child’s unique strengths and differences, helping equip them and you with the knowledge they need to thrive

Focus: This session focuses on information gathering to help better understand your child’s unique developmental needs.
Who: Parents/Carers/Young person
Duration: 2 hrs
Location: In person/Online (Telehealth)
++Where applicable, we will contact your child's school/care team with your consent as part of the information-gathering process.
Focus: This session will involve assessment of your child’s cognitive strengths and differences
Who: Young Person
Duration: 1-2 hrs
Location: In person
Focus: This session will involve assessment of your child’s academic achievement capabilities
Who: Young Person
Duration: 1-2 hrs
Location: In person
Focus: Feedback session/psychological report
Who: Parents/Carers/Young Person
Duration: 50 mins
Location: In person/Online (Telehealth)
Standard Assessment Fee: $1650
An alternate fee is available for individuals who have a Health Care Card. Please contact us for more information

Gifted Assessment

Does your child show high academic or intellectual ability? Wondering if they may be gifted? Wondering how to help them thrive? See below for more info on how our gifted assessments can help support your child

Focus: This session focuses on information gathering to better understand your child’s unique developmental needs.
Who: Parents/Carers/Young person
Duration: 2 hrs
Location: In person/Online (Telehealth)
++Where applicable, we will contact your child's school/care team with your consent as part of the information-gathering process.
Focus: This session will involve assessment of your child’s cognitive strengths and differences
Who: Young Person
Duration: 1-2 hrs
Location: In person
Focus: This session will involve assessment of your child’s academic achievement capabilities
Who: Young Person
Duration: 1-2 hrs
Location: In person
Focus: Feedback session/psychological report
Who: Parents/Carers/Young Person
Duration: 50 mins
Location: In person/Online (Telehealth)
Standard Assessment Fee: $1650
An alternate fee is available for individuals who have a Health Care Card. Please contact us for more information

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