Cognitive and Adaptive testing for intellectual disability

Delivery: Combined Face to Face and Telehealth
Cost: $1,650.00 (after pay available)

Who is this suitable for:
Children aged 6 to 18 years of age.

Is this the right test for my child?
Intellectual disability impacts a person’s ability to think and reason, understand social cues, follow instructions, and meet early developmental milestones such as sitting, crawling, walking, talking, and daily living skills such as independent toileting, feeding and clothing.

To determine if a child is functioning within an intellectual disability range, it is recommended a cognitive assessment is attempted and an adaptive assessment is completed. In some cases, a child may not be able to complete a cognitive assessment due to their level of disability or additional difficulties. If this occurs, it is okay as a demonstration of what they are unable to do also provides invaluable information. When measuring adaptive skills, parents/carer as well as teachers will be asked to complete a report on the child’s adaptive skills across the home and school settings.

Diagnosis of intellectual disability may assist in identifying targeted intervention to assist schooling, social skills, language, and independent skills.

Cognitive testing can help with:

Creating an individualized Education Plans (IEPs):
- Contribute to help identifying learning challenges or disabilities in children, aiding in the development of individualised learning plans, and suggesting classroom adjustments to ensure appropriate accommodations.
Assess a child's cognitive strengths and weaknesses to understand their individual learning style and cognitive profile.
Gauge the extent and influence of intellectual disabilities on a child's learning, offering practical strategies for classroom support.
Supply relevant details for school or government funding applications, teaching assistance, and special provisions.
Early Intervention:
- Early identification of cognitive strengths and weaknesses allows for timely intervention and support. This can be crucial in addressing potential learning difficulties and providing targeted interventions to help the child succeed academically.

What it Includes:

A cognitive assessment with the child
Parent/carer interview
Parent observer report (able to be completed at home)
Teacher observer report (able to be completed outside of sessions)
Access to school reports and school report review
1 hour feedback session (offered via Telehealth)
Comprehensive Diagnostic summary and Report that provides:
- Recommendations for school support and environmental adaptations
- Recommendations on how to support your child.
- Recommendations for contact with a broader health care team if appropriate
- Recommendations for ongoing therapeutic support

A non-refundable 50% deposit is required to secure a booking. After pay is available. Full payment is due before the initial session.

Note: You may be eligible for a rebate for a cognitive assessment from your private health insurance, contact them to ascertain if that applies to your level of cover.

Prior to your appointments, if relevant, please provide earlier reports by professionals such as a speech therapist, occupational therapist, pediatrician, school counsellor or psychologist to assist with your child’s assessment. Please also include the last 2 school reports. Paperwork to be completed including intake and registration forms will be emailed to you for completion.

If you need further information, our Assessments Manager will be happy to answer your questions. They can be contacted by email at ad***@im***********************.com or call: 0400428593.