VPC provides ADHD, autism and cognitive assessments for children, adolescents and adults. Assessments are designed to help clarify a person’s strengths, challenges and support needs.
Assessment options include ADHD assessments, autism assessments and cognitive assessments, sometimes known as IQ assessments. Following assessment, clients receive a comprehensive report with tailored recommendations to support next steps at home, school, work or in therapy.
ADHD Assessments
An ADHD assessment at VPC is a comprehensive evaluation completed by a registered psychologist with training and experience in the assessment of ADHD.
Key components of an ADHD assessment may include:
- An interview,
- Standardised questionnaires,
- A cognitive assessment, where clinically indicated,
- Relevant information from other sources, such as parents, teachers, partners or other supports, with the individual’s consent.
An ADHD assessment aims to understand a person’s developmental history, current symptoms, strengths, challenges and how these may affect daily functioning. The psychologist uses this information to determine whether the person meets diagnostic criteria for ADHD.
Following the assessment, the psychologist may provide recommendations such as psychoeducation, therapy strategies, school or workplace supports, and referral to other health professionals where appropriate.
Please note that a psychological assessment does not guarantee a diagnosis or medication. Medication can only be prescribed by a medical practitioner, such as a psychiatrist or paediatrician.
VPC currently offers ADHD assessments for individuals aged 10 years and over.
The assessment process usually involves four appointments and a comprehensive written report. Assessment fees are payable at the time of each appointment.
Session1: Initial interview: $200, 50 minutes
Session 2: Cognitive assessment: $450, 90 minutes
Session 3: ADHD assessment – DIVA: $300, 50 minutes
Session 4: Feedback session: $150, 50 minutes
Comprehensive report: $500
Total: $1,600
Autism Assessments
An autism assessment at VPC is a comprehensive evaluation completed by a registered psychologist with training and experience in autism assessment.
Key components of an autism assessment may include:
- An initial interview,
- Specific clinical observations,
- Standardised assessments of behaviour, cognition, language and social communication,
- Relevant background and collateral information, gathered with the individual’s consent.
An autism assessment aims to understand a person’s developmental history, communication style, social interaction patterns, sensory profile, strengths, challenges and support needs.
Following the assessment, the psychologist provides feedback and prepares a comprehensive written report. The report outlines assessment findings and recommendations for supports that may assist the individual at home, school, work or in therapy.
VPC currently offers autism assessments for individuals aged 10 years and over.
The assessment process usually involves four appointments and a comprehensive written report.
The assessment process usually involves four appointments and a comprehensive written report. Assessment fees are payable at the time of each appointment.
Session1: Initial interview: $200, 50 minutes
Session 2: Cognitive assessment: $450, 90 minutes
Session 3: Autism assessment – ADI-R: $450, 90 minutes
Session 4: Feedback session: $150, 50 minutes
Comprehensive report: $600
Total: $1,850
Combined ADHD and Autism Assessment
VPC offers combined ADHD and autism assessments for individuals aged 10 years and over. A combined assessment may be suitable when a person is seeking a clearer understanding of attention, executive functioning, social communication, sensory needs, developmental history and neurodivergent traits more broadly.
The combined assessment process includes an initial interview, cognitive assessment, ADHD assessment using the DIVA, autism assessment using the ADI-R, a feedback session and a comprehensive written report.
Following the assessment, the psychologist provides feedback and prepares a report outlining assessment findings, diagnostic considerations where appropriate, and tailored recommendations to support the individual at home, school, work, in therapy or with other health professionals.
The assessment process usually involves five appointments and a comprehensive written report. Assessment fees are payable at the time of
Session 1: Initial interview: $200, 50 minutes
Session 2; Cognitive assessment: $450, 90 minutes
Session 3: ADHD assessment – DIVA: $300, 50 minutes
Session 4: Autism assessment – ADI-R: $450, 90 minutes
Session 5: Feedback session: $150, 50 minutes
Comprehensive report: $650
Total: $2,200
Cognitive Assessments
A cognitive assessment at VPC evaluates an individual’s thinking and learning abilities, including areas such as memory, attention, problem-solving, language and processing skills. Cognitive assessments are sometimes referred to as IQ assessments.
Cognitive assessments use standardised tests that are administered and scored in a consistent way. This helps provide a clearer picture of a person’s cognitive strengths and areas where they may benefit from support.
Following the assessment, the psychologist provides feedback and prepares a comprehensive written report. The report outlines assessment findings and may include recommendations to support learning, daily functioning, therapy, school, work or further healthcare planning.
VPC currently offers cognitive assessments for individuals aged 10 years and over.
The assessment process usually involves three appointments and a comprehensive written report.
Session 1: Initial interview: $200, 50 minutes
Session 2: Cognitive assessment: $450, 90 minutes
Session 3: Feedback session: $150, 50 minutes
Comprehensive report: $450
Total: $1,250
