Psychological Assessments
A psychological or educational assessment is a collaborative and informative process. It helps to build a clear understanding of your child’s unique learning profile, strengths, and the areas where they may need additional support. Assessments use a range of ways to gather information, this includes parent interviews, reviewing input from other professionals, observations, and standardised testing.
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Every assessment is person-centred, neuro-affirming and individualised, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, and each step is designed to make you, and your child feel comfortable.
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Want to know if an assessment is right for your child? Read our blog post on " When to Seek a Developmental Assessment for Your Child and Which One is Right? written by our Assessment Psychologist Catherine Joubert
1. Initial Consultation
The process begins with an initial parent meeting. This is a chance to talk through your concerns, share your child’s developmental and educational history, and clarify what you’d like to understand through the assessment. Teachers and other professionals are also consulted to gain a well-rounded view.
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This stage helps to ensure the assessment is targeted, purposeful, and focused on the questions that matter most for your child.
2. Assessment Sessions
Assessment sessions usually take place over one or more mornings, depending on your child’s age and needs. These sessions are relaxed and supportive. Children often enjoy the process, many of the activities feel like puzzles, problem-solving games, or creative tasks.
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During this stage, your child might complete a combination of:
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Cognitive activities – exploring how they process information, reason, and learn new concepts
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Educational tasks – looking at reading, writing, spelling, and mathematics
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Interactive activities – observing social communication, play, and interaction skills through structured and unstructured activities
Parent and teachers may be asked to complete a combination of:
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Attention and executive functioning measures – assessing focus, planning, and working memory
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Social-emotional or behavioural questionnaires – understanding how emotions, behaviour, and relationships affect learning
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Sensory or adaptive tools – examining how your child experiences the world and manages daily routines
The goal is to capture how your child thinks, feels, and learns across different areas, not to “pass” or “fail” any task.
3. Interpretation and Integration
Once all information is gathered, results are analysed to identify your child’s learning patterns, both strengths and areas of difficulty. The data is considered in context, alongside developmental, educational, and emotional factors.
This step provides a holistic picture of how your child’s brain works and what supports will make learning and life easier.
4. Feedback and Report
A comprehensive and detailed report is provided, written in clear and accessible language. It outlines:
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Key findings and what they mean in everyday life
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Your child’s learning profile and practical recommendations
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Adjustments that can be made at school and home
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Referrals or follow-up supports if needed
You’ll receive a feedback session to go through the findings in detail, ask questions, and discuss next steps.
5. Moving Forward
Assessment is not the end, it’s the beginning of a clearer path. You’ll walk away with practical and individualised strategies, a shared understanding of how your child learns and thrives, and a plan to support their growth at home and at school by removing barriers to learning and development.
Why Choose Nutricula Psychology?
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Client-centred and trauma-informed approach
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Registered and highly experienced psychologists
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Flexible appointments, including Telehealth options
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Short wait times for new clients
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Located conveniently in Capalaba
