Details and Pricing
Learning Assessment
This will generally consist of a 1 1/2 hour cognitive assessment (WISC-V) and a 1 1/2 hour academic assessment (WIAT-III) completed over two sessions. If there is concern about reading ability a test of phonological awareness may also be required.
The WISC-V is used to measure intellectual ability (IQ) and five cognitive domains that impact performance in children aged 6 years to 16 years. It can be used to diagnose intellectual disability or giftedness, and gives a picture of the child's strengths and weakness across key areas; verbal comprehension, visual spatial, fluid reasoning, working memory, and processing speed.
The WIAT III is a standardised academic achievement test which measures knowledge in reading, written language, oral language, and mathematics. This shows a child's current levels compared to others their age, and is used in conjunction with the WISC-V to diagnose specific learning disabilities if present.
A report will be provided containing results from the assessments, explanation of analysis, diagnosis if relevant, and recommendations to support the child's specific learning style in the future.
Time required: 3-4 hours testing plus 6-8 hours analysis and report writing.
Pricing
Cognitive and Academic Assessment Full Package including oral language, literacy, and numeracy - $1200 plus gst ($1380).
ADHD Assessment
This is a two-step process involving two assessments conducted by Buds to Blooms and a report explaining the assessment results. If these show the diagnostic criteria for ADHD are met, a referral will be made to a private pediatrician. The pediatrician will rule out any medical reasons for the symptoms and if none are found, will issue a formal diagnosis and prescribe medications.
Assessments include:
WISC-V Cognitive Assessment - This gives a profile of intelligence and assesses for executive functioning/processing deficits
Conners 4 - Specific screening for ADHD, Conduct Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Time required: 90 minute face to face assessment followed by completion of online questionnaires by home and school (and the child if 14 or older).
Pricing
$1100 plus gst ($1265)
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