Psychometric Assessments
Assessments & Diagnostic Services
The Australian Institute for Human Wellness provides comprehensive psychological assessment services for children, adolescents, and adults. Assessments are designed to provide a detailed understanding of cognitive, behavioural, emotional, developmental, and learning-related difficulties using evidence-based assessment methods and clinically informed interpretation.
Our assessments may assist with:
Diagnostic clarification
Understanding learning and developmental profiles
School and workplace accommodations
Treatment planning and recommendations
Functional understanding of strengths and challenges
Referral pathways to other health professionals where appropriate
Assessments are conducted by registered psychologists and tailored to the specific referral question, developmental history, and presenting concerns of the individual.
Assessment Services
ADHD Assessments (Children & Adults)
Comprehensive ADHD assessments are available for both children and adults.
Assessments explore patterns relating to:
Attention and concentration difficulties
Hyperactivity and impulsivity
Executive functioning
Emotional regulation
Organisation and time management
Academic, occupational, and social functioning
Assessments may include:
Structured clinical interviews
Developmental history
Collateral interviews
Behavioural questionnaire
Executive functioning measures
Review of relevant school, medical, or workplace information
Adult ADHD assessments are available Australia-wide via telehealth.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessments
Autism assessments are available for children, adolescents, and adults.
Assessments explore areas including:
Social communication
Sensory processing
Restricted or repetitive behaviours
Emotional and behavioural regulation
Developmental history
Adaptive functioning
Social and occupational impact
Where appropriate, assessments may include:
Developmental interviews
Structured observational methods
Adaptive functioning measures
Collateral interviews with parents, partners, or caregivers
Review of school and medical documentation
Combined ADHD and Autism assessments are also available.
Educational & Cognitive Assessments
Educational and cognitive assessments assist in understanding an individual’s cognitive profile, learning strengths, and areas requiring support.
These assessments may assist with:
Learning difficulties
Academic underperformance
Dyslexia and reading difficulties
Cognitive and intellectual profiling
School support planning
Educational accommodations
Understanding developmental challenges
Assessments may include:
IQ testing
Academic achievement testing
Executive functioning assessment
Memory and processing measures
Behavioural and emotional screening
Where appropriate, recommendations may be provided to support:
Individual learning plans
Educational adjustments
Examination accommodations
Classroom support strategies
Diagnostic & Clinical Reports
Comprehensive psychological reports can be prepared where clinically appropriate.
Reports may include:
Diagnostic clarification
Functional impact
Educational recommendations
Workplace considerations
Treatment recommendations
Developmental formulation
Cognitive and behavioural findings
Additional assessment and reporting services, including occupational, medico-legal, and immigration-related assessments, may be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on the referral question and scope of assessment required.
Our Assessment Approach
We aim to provide assessments that are:
Evidence-based
Clinically thorough
Practical and understandable
Individualised to the client’s needs
Assessments consider not only symptoms, but also the broader context in which difficulties occur, including developmental history, environmental demands, strengths, coping strategies, and day-to-day functioning.
The goal of assessment is not simply to assign a diagnosis, but to provide a meaningful understanding of the individual and practical recommendations moving forward.
Important Information
Assessment processes vary depending on:
Age
Presenting concerns
Referral questions
Complexity of presentation
Whether combined assessments are required
Some assessments may require:
Parent, partner, or caregiver input
School reports or collateral documentation
Multiple appointments
Psychometric testing
Recommendations regarding assessment suitability and scope are discussed during the intake process.
Fees & Bookings
Assessment fees vary depending on the complexity and scope of the assessment being completed.
Please contact reception to discuss:
Referral suitability
Assessment options
Current fees
Appointment availability
Estimated timeframes
Book an Assessment
To enquire about an assessment, please contact the Australian Institute for Human Wellness.
https://www.ausihw.com.au/contact
Our team can assist in determining which assessment pathway may be most
appropriate for your needs.