Assessment pricing

Psychological assessment is a process that combines the use of psychometric tools, clinical observation and interview, and the gathering of other information from various sources (e.g., teachers). This provides a holistic view to better understand thinking, learning, behaviour and socio-emotional development and helps in identifying areas of strength and challenge, and planning the way forward for your child and family.

Your investment

We specialise in the assessment (including diagnosis) and support of neurodevelopmental differences in children. Our comprehensive assessment process is based on psychological best practice and considers the whole child to deliver a diagnostic overview of their neurotype, strengths and difficulties and emotional experiences. This provides a solid foundation on which to build child-centered intervention, support and understanding; what we consider paramount to nurturing a thriving future.

Our approach and assessment process is neuroaffirming and therapeutic.

Packages below are reflective of common presentations and generally explore core areas of neurodevelopment. Assessment may differ depending on individual clients and their needs. As such, prices are approximate costs depending on the individual assessment plan. Prices may be subject to change and may vary depending on the complexity of the assessment and report.

THE PROCESS:

All cost estimates are inclusive of the entire assessment process including approx. number sessions (usually 4-8 sessions from intake to feedback) and comprehensive report.

Our focus is on providing therapeutic support to children, of which assessment is an integral part. We aim to understand a child's unique developmental (diagnostic) profile, strengths, challenges, capacity and abilities. Our assessment journey helps to understand a child's progress and current needs, while providing therapeutic supports during the process. This then informs further planning and tailored supports to build and nurture their capacity, independence and socio-emotional development.

Please refer to 'Our process' below. Fees are spread across this process, and payable at the time of each session. At the last assessment session an upfront payment for the report is requested. There is no obligation at any time to continue the process (noting that this will be reflected in an incomplete assessment). After your intake session, you will receive an assessment plan, including the costs and schedule of payment. Please note assessment for one primary concern can consider/uncover many areas of development and thus pricing and assessment will be discussed in collaboration with parents in this regard if multiple areas of investigation are wanted/warranted.

Comprehensive assessment and support planning

Therapeutic assessment to explore a child's neurotype, strengths, challenges and differences, to inform the way forward and build and support socio-emotional and learning development within a neuroaffirming, child-led environment.

Approximate costs below. After your initial intake session, you will receive a personalised Assessment Schedule (including costs), specific to your child's needs

ADHD (includes cognitive assessment)

Therapeutic assessment approach: This means the child will get an affirming experience, exploration of their strengths and challenges and parents will receive strategies and psychoeducation to assist with ongoing care and support after assessment, during the assessment process.

1. 4 - 5 sessions including cognitive assessment (2-3 sessions with child 2 x parent sessions)

2. Online assessments - teacher and parent

3. Review of previous reports (e.g., medical/allied health) and/or school reports/feedback
4. Comprehensive assessment (diagnostic) report.

TOTAL cost (approx.) $2, 400
Medicare rebates may equal approximately $365 (approx. out of pocket $2,035) or NDIS (self-managed or plan-managed), or private health coverage if applicable.

Without cognitive assessment option (Psychologist will determine of this is an option in consultation with parents): $1,790 (Medicare out of pocket cost: $1,425).

Note: process may vary depending on a client's needs and the referral. For non-diagnostic assessments, or assessments requested as part of a referring pediatrician or child psychiatrist's evaluation, prices may reduce (i.e. diagnostic formulation and supports fall to referring professional).

Autism (includes ADHD and cognitive assessment)

Therapeutic assessment approach: This means the child will get an affirming experience, exploration of their strengths and challenges and parents will receive strategies and psychoeducation to assist with ongoing care and support after assessment, during the assessment process.

1. 5 - 6 sessions including Cognitive and ADOS/MIGDAS assessment (3-4 sessions with child plus 2 x parent sessions)

2. Online assessments - teacher and parent

3. Review of previous reports (e.g., medical/allied health) and/or school reports/feedback
4. Comprehensive assessment (diagnostic) report.

TOTAL cost (approx.) $3, 470
Medicare rebates may equal approximately $460 or NDIS or private health coverage available depending on your plan.

Without cognitive assessment option (Psychologist will determine of this is an option in consultation with parents): $3,010.

Note: process may vary depending on a client's needs and the referral. For non-diagnostic assessments, or assessments requested as part of a referring pediatrician or child psychiatrist's evaluation, prices may reduce (i.e. diagnostic formulation and supports fall to referring professional).

Cognitive

Therapeutic assessment approach: This means the child will get an affirming experience, exploration of their strengths and challenges and parents will receive strategies and psychoeducation to assist with ongoing care and support after assessment, during the assessment process.

1. 3 - 4 sessions including cognitive assessment (2-3 sessions with child 2 x parent sessions)

2. Online assessment - teacher and parent

3. Review of previous reports (e.g., medical/allied health) and/or school reports/feedback
4. Comprehensive assessment (diagnostic) report.

TOTAL cost (approx.) $2,290
Medicare rebates may equal approximately $335 (out of pocket cost approx. $1,960) or rebatable under your private health coverage. Fees are generally covered under NDIS self-managed or plan-managed supports.

Note: process may vary depending on a client's needs and the referral. For non-diagnostic assessments, or assessments requested as part of a referring pediatrician or child psychiatrist's evaluation, prices may reduce (i.e. diagnostic formulation and supports fall to the referring professional).

Learning (Academic achievement) includes ADHD

Therapeutic assessment approach: This means the child will get an affirming experience, exploration of their strengths and challenges and parents will receive strategies and psychoeducation to assist with ongoing care and support after assessment, during the assessment process.

1. 5 - 7 sessions including cognitive (WISC-V) and academic assessment (WIAT-III) (3-5 sessions with child 2 x parent sessions)

2. Online assessments - teacher and parent

3. Review of previous reports (e.g., medical/allied health) and/or school reports/feedback
4. Comprehensive assessment (diagnostic) report.

TOTAL cost (approx.) $3,775
Medicare rebates may equal approximately $560 (Approx. out of pocket costs $3,215) or rebatable under your private health cover.
Fees are generally covered under NDIS self managed or plan-managed supports.

Extended Neurodevelopment Assessment (Autism, ADHD, Cognitive and learning + includes socio-emotional and adaptive functioning)

Therapeutic assessment approach: This means the child will get an affirming experience, exploration of their strengths and challenges and parents will receive strategies and psychoeducation to assist with ongoing care and support after assessment, during the assessment process.

1. 6 - 8 sessions including cognitive (WISC-V) and academic assessment (WIAT-III) and ADOS/MIGDAS (4-6 sessions with child 2 x parent sessions)

2. Online assessments - teacher and parent

3. Review of previous reports (e.g., medical/allied health) and/or school reports/feedback
4. Comprehensive assessment (diagnostic) report.

TOTAL cost (approx.) $4,995
Medicare rebates may equal approximately $756 (Approx. out of pocket costs $4,239) or rebatable under your private health cover.
Fees are generally covered under NDIS self-managed or plan-managed supports.

Possible rebates

There are potentially several options to assist with funding our psychology services:

Private clients

Services are paid upfront/at the time of your session by you, where you will fund the cost of services yourself (no rebates). Private Health Funds may cover some of your fees. Services are paid upfront/at the time of your session by you, where you may be able to claim a rebate through your private health provider. An invoice/receipt will be provided to you, to assist you in claiming your rebate.

NDIS - Self-managed plan

Services are paid upfront/at the time of your session by you, where you will claim the costs through the NDIS. An invoice/receipt will be provided to you, to assist you in claiming your rebates.

If you are not currently on the NDIS, and your child is aged 8 or younger, please visit the "Have you heard about the NDIS Early Childhood approach?' here > to learn more to access early supports for your child.

NDIS - Plan-managed

Fees will be paid directly by your plan manager. You may be required to consent to a Service Agreement, o provide confirmation of availability of your plan funds to cover fees.

Medicare

Your pediatrician, GP or child psychiatrist may have some referral plan options regarding the Better Start for Children, Helping Children with Autism program (HCWA) and Better Access Initiative where some sessions/services provided may be eligible for a Medicare rebate. Services are paid upfront/at the time of your session by you, where you will claim the costs yourself through Medicare. An invoice/receipt will be provided to you, to assist you in claiming your rebate.