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Psychological Assessments

ThinkAhead provides comprehensive psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults across Sydney, with clinics in Frenchs Forest and Meadowbank. Our assessments are conducted by registered psychologists and cover learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental conditions, and cognitive ability. No referral required.

WHAT IS A PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT?

A psychological assessment is a structured clinical evaluation conducted by a registered psychologist to understand how a person thinks, learns, processes information, and functions across different settings. Unlike a school report or a GP consultation, a formal psychological assessment uses standardised, norm-referenced tools to produce a diagnostic picture that is recognised by schools, employers, funding bodies, and the NDIS.

At the end of the process, you receive a detailed written report covering the assessment findings, a cognitive or learning profile, and clear recommendations tailored to your or your child's specific needs — whether that's school adjustments, NDIS support planning, workplace accommodations, or targeted therapy referrals.

ASSESSMENTS WE OFFER

ThinkAhead provides the following specialist assessments from our Sydney clinics. Select the assessment that best matches your concerns, or contact our team if you're unsure — we'll help identify the right starting point at intake.

Assessment	What It Covers	Suitable For
ADHD Assessment Sydney	Attention, impulse control, and hyperactivity. Covers inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and combined presentations.	Children, adolescents & adults
Autism Assessment Sydney	Strengths-based assessment following DSM-5-TR criteria. Social communication, sensory processing, and adaptive functioning.	Children, adolescents & adults
Cognitive Assessment Sydney	Intellectual ability, memory, reasoning, and processing speed. Includes WISC-V testing for school-age children.	Children & adolescents
Dyslexia Assessment Sydney	Phonological awareness, reading accuracy, fluency, spelling, and phonological memory. Formal psychoeducational testing.	Children & adults
Dyscalculia Assessment Sydney	Number sense, arithmetic fluency, mathematical reasoning, and working memory. Maths-specific psychoeducational assessment.	Children & adults
Learning Disability Assessment Sydney	Comprehensive assessment for suspected learning disabilities including dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and related conditions.	Children & adults

WHO ARE OUR ASSESSMENTS FOR?

ThinkAhead assesses children, adolescents, and adults. No referral is required for any audience — contact us directly to get started.

Children From approximately age 4	School readiness, learning difficulties, suspected ADHD or autism, unexplained academic underperformance, behavioural concerns, and giftedness identification.

Adolescents Secondary school through to Year 12	Academic underperformance, NAPLAN access provisions, NDIS eligibility, late or missed diagnoses, and support planning for the transition to senior school or further education.

Adults Any age	Undiagnosed ADHD or autism, learning disabilities identified in adulthood, workplace and university accommodations, NDIS eligibility, and the clarity that comes from finally understanding why certain things have always been hard.

THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS

1	Enquiry & Intake Contact us by phone or email. We'll discuss your concerns, identify the most appropriate assessment type, and confirm your funding pathway — private, Medicare, or NDIS.
2	Background History A structured interview covering developmental, academic, and personal history with the individual and/or their parents or caregivers.
3	Standardised Assessment An evidence-based testing battery selected for the presenting concerns and age of the individual, conducted across one or two sessions.
4	Feedback & Written Report Results explained clearly in a dedicated feedback session. You receive a detailed written report with findings, a full profile, and recommendations for school, home, NDIS, or further support.

FUNDING & REBATES

Psychological assessments at ThinkAhead can be accessed through several funding pathways:

Pathway	Details
Medicare	A GP or paediatrician referral may enable Medicare rebates for psychological assessment. Our team can advise on eligibility at intake.
NDIS	Assessments for NDIS eligibility determination or plan-funded assessments may be covered depending on your funding category and plan.
Private Health	Some policies include rebates for psychology services — check your extras cover with your provider.
Self-Funded	No referral required. Contact us and we'll confirm fees at intake.

WHY CHOOSE THINKAHEAD?

All assessments at ThinkAhead are conducted by registered psychologists using evidence-based tools and DSM-5-TR diagnostic frameworks. Our reports are accepted by schools, universities, employers, and the NDIS.

Where further support is needed after assessment, our multidisciplinary team — including occupational therapists, speech pathologists, behaviour therapists, and learning support specialists — is available within the same practice. There's no need to start over with multiple providers.

We see children, adolescents, and adults from our clinics in Frenchs Forest and Meadowbank. No referral required to get started.

Ready to book an assessment?

Speak with our intake team to identify the right assessment and confirm your funding options.

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