At Speld Qld we offer assessments to explore people’s learning and provide a report and recommendations on how to support their learning. Our scope is focused on supporting people’s learning rather than applications for other services. However, you are able to provide our reports to any other services that you may be working with.
Speld Qld conducts the following assessments for members, to identify a student’s learning strengths and weaknesses and evaluate whether an identifiable learning difficulty exists:
To enquire about an assessment and availability, please complete the Student Assessment Information Form using the button to the side. To find out more about assessments and associated fees, please continue to read the information below.
A Psychoeducational Assessment can provide a diagnosis of specific learning disorders, with impairment in reading, written expression or maths.
A Psychoeducational Assessment is conducted by a registered Psychologist, assesses for strengths and weaknesses and can provide a diagnosis of specific learning disorder if appropriate.
A psychoeducational assessment includes:
Important Note: Our psychologists focus on learning difficulties however, sometimes it may be necessary to administer an attention questionnaire or adaptive behaviour questionnaire. The attention questionnaire is a tool used to screen for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. The adaptive behaviour questionnaire may be used to support a diagnosis of an Intellectual Developmental Disorder. These items are an additional cost and Psychologists will seek parent permission before they are administered.
Before diagnosis of specific learning disorders, a child being assessed needs to have received at least 6 months or more targeted intervention in the areas of their academic difficulty (e.g., reading, written expression and/or mathematics). We also consider if other factors such as vision, hearing, attention, opportunity to learn, and speech and language issues contribute to learning challenges.
An Academic Assessment is an introductory assessment and will not provide a diagnosis. This assessment is recommended for students in lower primary years who generally have received no targeted intervention.
An Academic Assessment is an introductory assessment conducted by a Specialist Teacher and includes:
Following the assessment, the assessor will analyse the findings and write the assessment report, which will contain appropriate, individualised recommendations which can be implemented by classroom teachers and parents. Most reports are received within 6 weeks of the assessment.
A Speech Language Assessment is conducted by a qualified Speech Pathologist and includes:
To enquire or to book an assessment, please complete the online Student Assessment Information Form. This will provide the Assessment Coordinator with you/your child's education history and other crucial information before they contact you to:
Psychoeducational assessments are conducted in:
Please note: Speech and Language assessments and Academic assessments are only conducted in the Woolloongabba office.
Current Assessment Fees (including membership) are:
| Assessment | Fee from 01-Jul-2024 |
| Psychoeducational Assessment | $1,577.00 |
| Cognitive Assessment | $877.00 |
| Academic Achievement Testing | $877.00 |
| Review of Provisional Diagnosis | $350.00 |
| Speech and Language Assessment | $677.00 |
| Adaptive Behaviour questionnaire* | $250.00 |
| Attention questionnaire * | $250.00 |
* These assessments are in addition to a Psychoeducational Assessment and cannot be booked separately. Your Psychologist will seek parent permission before administering these assessments if they are required.
Speld Qld Financial Assistance
The Speld Qld Financial Assistance program is provided to people who are experiencing financial hardship (must have a Low Income Health Care Card, or be in receipt of a means tested Commonwealth income support payment). Please complete the Student Assessment Information Form and answer the financial assistance questions to be considered.
In order to be eligible, you must:
Reports cannot be released until fees have been fully paid.
Assessment reports typically take up to 6 weeks to be completed and returned from the date of assessment.
Deposits
We charge a deposit at the time of booking.
Deposits not received within 7 days of being billed, may result in your booking being cancelled.
Balance of Fees
The balance of your account is due on the day of your appointment.
Payment can be made in person at our Woolloongabba office, or online for our regional offices. (EFT, Visa or Mastercard accepted)
A payment plan can be set up after your deposit has been received and processed.
Cancellations and rescheduled appointments
When we book your appointment, we reserve a time for a Psychologist or Speech Pathologist.
Please call our office as soon as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, to limit any cancellation or rescheduling fees.
Requests to cancel or reschedule an appointment less than 5 business days before the scheduled date may result in the deposit being retained.
Rebates
Private Health Rebates: There are no rebates for Psychoeducational or Academic Assessments. A private health rebate may be available for a Speech Language Assessment, however, please check with your private health provider to see if you qualify.
Medicare Rebates: There are no Medicare rebates for Psychoeducational or Academic Assessments. Our Team do not hold Medicare Provider Numbers.
From the APS: Cognitive and educational assessments are not covered by a Mental Health Treatment Plan and Medicare rebates under Better Access to Mental Health Care do not apply.
