Package 1: The Adult Cognitive Assessment
The Adult Cognitive Assessment is a diagnostic assessment to identify an Intellectual Disability (I.D) and accompanying severity level. Thisassessment is recommended if an intellectual impairment is suspected; gaining further information for an NDIS support review; higher education support; and work-ready placement support. The WAIS-IV is the cognitive assessment used for adults and older adolescents (16-90 years). The cognitive assessment provides an understanding of an individual's learning profile and strengths and weaknesses.
A series of questionnaires are sent out to further assess adaptive living skills, disability severity level and social skills.
This assessment does not assess for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder or executive functioning difficulties.
This package includes the following:
Session 1: Intake Session - (1 Hour)
Session 2: Cognitive Testing using WAIS-IV (2 Hours)
Session 3: Feedback Session (1 Hour)
A comprehensive report with recommendations will be provided. Please note that there is a two to three week turn around for report writing.
There will be a four week turnaround for report writing if the assessment is booked in with a Provisional Psychologist. You will be provided withthis information at the time of booking an assessment.
Based on 7 hours of clinician time, inclusive of a written report.Please note a $500 deposit is required at the time of booking to secure the assessment.
This assessment is not covered by Medicare. If you have private healthinsurance, please contact your provider to see how much they cancover for you. The private health code is 100