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Cognitive, memory and neuropsychological assessment: for learning, memory concerns, brain injury, neurological conditions and diagnostic clarity. Led by our clinical neuropsychologist.
Reasons people seek a cognitive assessment.
A neuropsychological assessment maps your thinking skills (memory, attention, language, processing) to answer a specific question, guide treatment or support funding and study.
- You've noticed changes in memory, concentration or word-finding.
- You're recovering from a stroke, brain injury or concussion and want to understand its impact.
- You or a family member have questions about dementia or cognitive decline.
- A learning difficulty (such as dyslexia) may be affecting study or work.
- You need IQ or cognitive testing for school, university or a support application.
- A neurological condition (MS, epilepsy) is affecting how you think day to day.
- You need clear evidence for NDIS, Centrelink or return-to-work decisions.
- You simply want to understand your cognitive strengths and how to use them.
Every assessment answers a clear question. Before we start, we'll agree on what you need to know, then make sure the report actually answers it.
A precise, whole-picture assessment.
Standardised, validated testing across the domains that matter, interpreted by a clinical neuropsychologist and translated into clear, usable findings.
Cognitive & IQ
Full-scale intellectual assessment (WAIS-5 A&NZ, WISC-V A&NZ A&NZ) mapping verbal, reasoning, working memory and processing.
Memory & attention
Detailed memory and attention testing to identify changes, their pattern and their likely cause.
Neuropsychological
Assessment after brain injury, stroke or neurological conditions, and for questions of dementia.
A written report
A clear, practical report you own, ready for treatment, rehabilitation, study, NDIS, Centrelink or return to work.
Assessments are led by our clinical neuropsychologist, Robert Ruane. Every assessment includes a feedback session where we explain the findings in plain language.
The tests we use.
Your psychologist chooses the tests that fit your questions, so you may not do every one of these. The ages are each test's own range.
WAIS®-5 A&NZ
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale®, Fifth Edition, Australian and New Zealand
Ages: 16 to 90
Verbal understanding, visual-spatial skills, reasoning, working memory and processing speed.
WISC®-V A&NZ
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children®, Fifth Edition, Australian and New Zealand
Ages: 6 to 16
Verbal understanding, visual-spatial skills, reasoning, working memory and processing speed.
WMS®-5 A&NZ
Wechsler Memory Scale®, Fifth Edition, Australian and New Zealand
Ages: 16 to 90
How well new things you hear and see are learned and recalled, straight away and later.
Test names and logos are trademarks of their publishers.
Your assessment, step by step.
Clear and structured from start to finish, so you'll always know what's next.
- 1
Intake & history
We start with your story: developmental history, school and work, and what prompted you to seek answers. Questionnaires are sent ahead of time.
Step one - 2
Testing sessions
Structured interviews and standardised tests, conducted over one or more sessions. It's engaging rather than an exam, and there are no trick questions.
Step two - 3
Report & feedback
You receive a written report and a feedback session that explains what it all means, and what to do next.
Step three
Know your costs before you start.
Assessments are quoted in full and in writing before you commit. Depending on your situation, NDIS, DVA or an insurer may fund yours, and we'll talk you through it.
See fees- Medicare: assessment is a private-fee service, so a Mental Health Treatment Plan does not cover it. The exception, item 82000, is explained below.
- NDIS, DVA, Workers Comp & CTP: usually no out-of-pocket cost when approved.
- Private health: claim through your extras cover, with no referral needed.
- Fee
- See fees
- Clinician time
- 6 hours, including scoring and the report
- Ages
- 6+
Every assessment includes the clinical interview, standardised testing, scoring, a written report and a feedback session. Complex presentations may need additional time; we confirm the hours and the report timing with you before anything is booked.
Assessment is a private-fee service. Medicare's Better Access items cover therapy sessions, not assessment. Medicare's rebate for psychological assessment is narrow: item 82000, for people under 25 with a complex neurodevelopmental disorder or eligible disability, on referral from a paediatrician or psychiatrist (for an eligible disability, a GP or another specialist can also refer), in person or by telehealth. NDIS, DVA and insurer-funded assessments are accepted.
Who carries out your assessment.
From our journal
Things people ask before booking.
Do I need a referral for a cognitive assessment?
How long does a cognitive assessment take?
Can a cognitive assessment be done online?
What happens if I'm diagnosed?
Who receives my assessment report?
Know where you stand, and what helps.
Cognitive, memory and neuropsychological assessment led by a clinical neuropsychologist, with a report you can actually use. Quoted in writing first.
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