Intellectual ability
Understanding how a person thinks, learns, reasons and solves problems using standardised cognitive assessments.
Assessment services
Intellectual Disability Assessment
A thorough, respectful evaluation of intellectual ability and everyday functioning. Assessments provide clarity, validation, and access to the supports, funding, and services that make daily life easier.
- Suitable for
- Ages 6 and above
- Cost
- $1,470 to $2,070
- Format
- In-person & online
- Turnaround
- Report in 2–3 weeks
Understanding, not labelling
An intellectual disability assessment looks at both intellectual ability and adaptive functioning — the practical, everyday skills a person uses to live, learn, and connect with others.
We move gently and thoroughly, gathering a full picture from testing and from the people who know the person best. The outcome is accurate, meaningful, and opens the door to the right support.
What we explore
What we explore
An intellectual disability assessment looks across several connected areas, including:
Conceptual skills
Everyday thinking skills such as language, reading, writing, understanding numbers, time, and memory.
Social skills
Communication, relationships, and social judgement in everyday situations.
Practical skills
Self care, safety, routines, and independence at home and in the community.
Developmental history
A careful look at early development, milestones, and lifelong patterns.
Support needs
Identifying where additional support may help at home, school, work, or in the community.
The process
How the assessment works
A clear, structured process so you always know what comes next.
- 1
Contact us
We gather some background to match you with the right assessment, then confirm a fixed price and availability.
- 2
Onboarding
You complete our onboarding paperwork and share any documents that support your assessment.
- 3
Assessment process
We complete cognitive and adaptive testing, drawing on history and feedback from carers and teachers.
- 4
Results and recommendations
You receive a detailed written report with results and recommendations within 2 – 3 weeks.
Outcomes
What you'll receive
Every assessment concludes with clear, practical outcomes you can act on:
- A comprehensive written report outlining findings and whether criteria are met
- Personalised, practical recommendations for support at home, school, or work
- Guidance on next steps, services, and any relevant funding or supports
More information
What to expect from the assessment
We take time to understand what prompted the assessment and what you're hoping to learn, so the process feels personal rather than clinical.
We combine standardised cognitive testing with structured measures of adaptive functioning, drawing on information from the people who know the person best. This gives a picture grounded in everyday life.
Whatever the outcome, you'll leave with a clearer understanding and practical guidance on the supports, services, and funding that can help.
Led by experienced clinicians
Assessments are conducted by registered psychologists using gold-standard tools.
A pace that feels safe
We break sessions into manageable steps and adjust to individual needs throughout.
Support beyond the report
We help you understand the findings and connect with the right services and supports.
Good to know
Questions, gently answered
A few of the things people often wonder about before booking an assessment.
No. Medicare rebates are not applicable for assessments
Yes. A 50% deposit is required 7 days before your assessment to confirm your booking. The remaining balance is payable on the day of your assessment
Yes. Our reports are prepared to provide the kind of evidence often required for funding, school support, and disability services.
Once the assessment is fully completed, you will be provided with the report within two to three weeks.
"Understanding begins with a single, gentle conversation."
Begin with a conversation
If you're wondering whether an assessment is the right step, reach out. We'll talk it through gently and help you decide what feels right.
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