Cognitive assessment services
Sacred Oak Psychology offers cognitive assessments from our Footscray clinic.
A cognitive assessment is a thorough evaluation of an individual's cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, problem-solving and language skills. It is a valuable tool used to identify cognitive strengths and weaknesses, diagnose cognitive impairments and develop tailored intervention plans.
Comprehensive Evaluation
Cognitive assessments involve a holistic evaluation of various cognitive domains to comprehensively understand an individual's cognitive functioning.
Diagnosis and Intervention
Results from cognitive evaluation and assessments can provide insights in diagnosing cognitive, learning and neurodevelopmental disorders. They are also helpful in assessing giftedness.
Monitoring Progress
Cognitive assessments are useful for monitoring changes in cognitive functioning over time, tracking the effectiveness of interventions and making adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
Cognitive assessment is a vital service that provides valuable insights into an individual's cognitive abilities, aiding in diagnosis, intervention and ongoing monitoring. Its comprehensive nature and focus on objective measurement make it an indispensable tool in understanding and addressing cognitive challenges.
Key features of a cognitive assessment:
WISC-V (ages 6-16:11) and WAIS IV (ages 16+)
Intake assessment
Assessment session (approx. 2 hours)
Report writing
Feedback session
Fee: $1000 (Medicare rebate not available)
If you are interested in learning more about assessment tools at Sacred Oak Psychology, please contact us.
