motor skills assessment
From 3-25 Years of Age
about package 4
Every child develops motor skills at their own pace but sometimes challenges with movement can make everyday tasks harder than they need to be. A Motor Skills Assessment helps us understand how your child moves, what they find tricky, and how we can support them to thrive at home, school, and in the community.
Our Paediatric Occupational Therapists at Brilliant Minds Psychology offer motor assessments for children and young people aged 3 to 25 years.
Our Paediatric Occupational Therapists at Brilliant Minds Psychology offer motor assessments for children and young people aged 3 to 25 years.
A motor skills assessment may be helpful if you notice your child:
- Struggles with running, jumping, balancing, or climbing
- Seems clumsy or bumps into things often
- Has trouble with fine motor tasks like holding a pencil, using cutlery, or doing up zips and buttons
- Tires quickly during physical tasks
- Avoids sports or playground activities
- Has difficulty with handwriting, cutting, or classroom tasks
- Seems slower than peers when learning new physical skills
These challenges can affect your child’s confidence, independence, and ability to participate fully in school and play.
Why do OTs assess motor skills?
Occupational Therapists look beyond the surface. We don’t just see what your child is struggling with, we identify why it’s happening. A motor skills assessment helps us understand things like:
- Strength and coordination
- Balance and body awareness
- Fine motor control
- Hand eye coordination
- Motor planning (how children learn new movement skills)
This information helps us create a plan that truly supports your child’s development.
Why early assessment matters?
Early identification of motor delays makes a big difference. When we pick up difficulties early, we can
- Provide support before challenges become frustrating
- Boost your child’s confidence and independence
- Improve their ability to join in with play, sports, and school tasks
- Reduce the impact motor delays may have on learning or social development
- Some children with ongoing motor challenges may go on to receive a diagnosis such as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) once they turn 5. Early assessment helps us understand what’s happening and whether further evaluation is needed.
OTs help uncover the root causes of handwriting challenges and create a plan that actually works for your child.
as a part of this package:
- Parent/Caregiver Intake Session
- Child Testing Session
- Comprehensive Written Report
- Feedback Session
not included
- Home or School visits are not included in this assessment package - If requested, additional charges will apply
- Medicare rebates
- This is not a diagnostic assessment
The assessment breakdown/how it works
We know that booking an assessment for your child can feel like a big step. Our goal is to make the process simple, supportive, and stress-free, so you know exactly what to expect along the way.
Session 1: Parent / Guardian Intake Session (1 Hour)
- Duration: 1 Hour
- This first session is for parents or guardians only.
- Conducted In Clinic or via Telehealth
- Information gathering session to gather information relating to your child’s motor skills
SESSION 2: CHILD SESSION (1.5 Hours)
- Duration: 1.5 Hours
- Where: In the clinic (must be in person)
- This session is with your child and you
- Session involves the administration of standardised assessment tailored to your child's needs
sESSION 3: Parent/guardian feedback session (1 Hour)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Where: In the clinic or via telehealth
- When: Around 2 weeks after the assessment
- Discussion of report and recommendations
cost - FROM $1380
Your child’s assessment is a comprehensive, in-depth process that involves 6 hours of dedicated clinical time, including parent intake, direct assessment with your child, scoring, analysis, report writing, and a detailed feedback session.
This fee reflects the care, expertise, and time our Occupational Therapist's invest to ensure every report is meaningful, accurate, and tailored to your child’s unique strengths and needs.
A $550 deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your assessment. This deposit is non-refundable due to the significant preparation and appointment time allocated for each family.
Please note, this assessment is not covered by Medicare. However, some private health funds may offer rebates. Please check with your provider using item code 100. We accept NDIS Self and Plan Managed clients.
This fee reflects the care, expertise, and time our Occupational Therapist's invest to ensure every report is meaningful, accurate, and tailored to your child’s unique strengths and needs.
A $550 deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your assessment. This deposit is non-refundable due to the significant preparation and appointment time allocated for each family.
Please note, this assessment is not covered by Medicare. However, some private health funds may offer rebates. Please check with your provider using item code 100. We accept NDIS Self and Plan Managed clients.
- The package includes:
- All testing sessions with an Occupational Therapist
- A detailed written report with personalised recommendations
- A one-hour feedback session to go through results and next steps
What to Expect When Booking an Assessment
We understand that organising an assessment for your child can feel like a big step. Our friendly admin team is here to make the process smooth and stress-free from your very first call.
when you call to book
- When you first contact us, our team will have a brief chat to understand your child’s needs and confirm the most suitable assessment package. You’ll then be asked to complete two short forms: (1) Screener Form - helps us confirm that the assessment you’re requesting is the right fit for your child’s needs (2) Assessment Consent and Deposit Agreement - outlines the process, cost, and booking details.
- Once both forms are returned, we’ll contact you with available assessment dates. When you’ve chosen a date that suits you, we’ll take your $550 deposit over the phone to secure the booking (Please note: bookings cannot be held without a deposit.)
WHEN YOU ARE BOOKED
After payment, you’ll receive a confirmation email with:
- Your assessment date and times
- The clinician’s name and clinic details
- A breakdown of what to expect on the day
- Access to your Brilliant Minds assessment forms and online standardised questionnaires - to be completed one week before your appointment
These forms allow our clinicians to review your child’s background information ahead of time so that your intake and assessment sessions are as effective and personalised as possible.
not sure which assessment to book?
- If you’re uncertain about which assessment best fits your child’s needs, we offer Assessment Consultations with our OT's
- This is a short 50 minute, standalone appointment where a OT discusses your concerns and recommends the most appropriate assessment pathway.
- The consultation has a separate fee to the overall assessment cost, but in some cases, we may be able to credit part of this cost towards your full assessment if you proceed with booking.
ready to get started or have any questions?
We are pleased to inform you that we currently have openings for this package. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment with one of our OT's, please do not hesitate to reach out. You can contact us using the details below or by completing the form on the right. We look forward to assisting you.