We provide psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults to better understand learning, attention, development, and emotional functioning. Assessments can help clarify concerns, guide support, and provide practical recommendations for home, school, or further care.
Psychological assessments can help build a clearer understanding of a child’s learning, attention, behaviour and development. At Neighbourhood Psychology, our child and adolescent assessment packages are designed to provide clarity, guidance and practical recommendations — not simply labels.
We offer specialist psychological assessments for families across the Sunshine Coast, supporting children, adolescents, and adults with clear and thoughtful evaluation.
Our assessments are commonly requested by parents, schools or medical professionals when there are questions about learning differences, attention, behaviour, emotional wellbeing or neurodevelopment. We offer a range of assessment packages, including assessments for ADHD, autism, learning differences such as dyslexia, and giftedness, including twice-exceptional (2E) presentations, as well as combined assessment packages where multiple areas are explored.
Assessment packages may vary in scope. Some involve targeted screening tools to help identify areas of concern and guide next steps, while others involve more comprehensive assessments where a formal diagnosis may be considered. Each package is structured to reflect the time, assessment tools and report requirements involved. Not every assessment results in a diagnosis, and a diagnosis is not always necessary to access meaningful support.
Our focus is on understanding the whole child and providing clear, practical recommendations that can be used at home, at school and in ongoing support planning. Fees vary depending on the type and complexity of the assessment package selected. We are transparent about what is included in each package and are happy to help families choose the option that best suits their needs.
Is an Assessment Right for My Child?
Families sometimes consider an assessment when they have ongoing questions about their child’s learning, behaviour, attention, or development. In some cases, concerns may emerge through school, while in others they may be noticed at home over time.
An assessment can help provide a clearer understanding of a child’s strengths and areas of difficulty, and may offer guidance on how best to support them moving forward.
What Does the Assessment Process Involve?
Assessments are typically completed over a number of sessions and may include a combination of interviews, standardised testing, and questionnaires. The process is designed to be thorough, while also ensuring children feel comfortable and supported.
Following the assessment, families are provided with clear feedback and a written report outlining key findings and practical recommendations.
Child & Adolescent Assessments
We provide comprehensive psychological assessments for children and adolescents. Our assessments are developmentally appropriate, evidence-based and tailored to the specific questions being explored. Assessments may be helpful when a child is experiencing:
ADHD Assessments
We provide comprehensive ADHD assessments for children, adolescents and adults across the Sunshine Coast. Assessments explore attention, executive functioning, behaviour and emotional regulation.
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Autism Assessments
We provide autism assessments for children and adolescents across the Sunshine Coast. Assessments explore areas such as social communication, behaviour patterns, sensory experiences and emotional wellbeing to better understand a child’s individual strengths and support needs.
Where appropriate, assessments may contribute to a broader diagnostic process and practical recommendations for home, school and ongoing support.
Screening and Diagnosis – What to Expect
Psychological assessments may involve screening tools, formal assessment measures, or a combination of both, depending on the referral questions and the child’s needs. Screening tools help identify areas that may benefit from further assessment or support, but they do not on their own provide a formal diagnosis.
In some cases, a formal diagnosis may require a comprehensive assessment process and collaboration with other professionals, such as paediatricians or psychiatrists. Not every assessment results in a diagnosis, and a diagnosis is not always necessary to access support.
Our focus is on providing clear, meaningful information that guides practical next steps for children and families.
Assessment Reports
A written report is provided following an assessment. Reports are tailored to the purpose of the assessment and may be used to support families, schools and medical professionals. Reports typically include:
The scope and purpose of the report are discussed with families prior to the assessment process to ensure clarity and shared understanding.
What Happens After an Assessment
Following the assessment, we meet with parents or caregivers to explain the results in clear, accessible language. We take time to ensure findings are understood and to discuss recommendations that support the child’s learning, emotional wellbeing and development.
Assessment outcomes may guide ongoing therapy, school adjustments or referrals to other professionals where appropriate.
Our Approach to Assessments
At Neighbourhood Psychology, we aim to make assessments a respectful, supportive and collaborative process. We prioritise clarity, transparency and practical outcomes, and we work closely with families to ensure assessments feel meaningful and helpful.
If you are unsure whether an assessment is appropriate, we are happy to discuss your concerns and help you decide on the next steps.
For more in-depth information on assessments, including their purpose and value, click here to read our helpful article or here for more information on ADHD or Autism assessments