Complete the Student Assessment Information Form or Adult Assesment Information Form and our Assessment Team will contact you to discuss Assessment details and available appointment times.

Prior to the appointment:

• Parents/carers are asked to forward copies of current school reports and any recent specialist reports to the psychologist.

On the day of the appointment:

• Parents/carers have an initial discussion with the psychologist to review the relevant student background information.
• The assessment is conducted one-to-one with the student and a psychologist, and:
  • The assessment takes approximately four hours to complete.
  • Parents/carers may occasionally be required to be present for the full assessment.
  • Parents/carers must always be contactable for the duration of the assessment.
  • Students are presented with a range of short cognitive and academic exercises to give a profile of their learning strengths and weaknesses.
  • Students can take breaks as needed and parents are required to bring a drink and some light snacks for their child.

• After the assessment, the psychologist gives the parent an informal summary of the assessment session.

After the appointment:

• Parents/carers will receive the full assessment report, findings and recommendations. 
• Parents/carers are encouraged to contact the psychologist after reading the report, to discuss any questions they may have.

A written report is forwarded to the parents/carers within four to six weeks of the assessment. Parents/carers are encouraged to discuss the student's report and recommendations with the school.  Speld Qld reports include:

• A list of standardised and diagnostic assessment items used.
• An analysis of the student's academic strengths and weaknesses, including age equivalent scores and percentiles.
• Practical recommendations to assist parents and teachers to provide targeted learning strategies for the student.
• Details of suitable resources to support the student's learning.
• For psychoeducational assessments - a diagnosis of a specific learning disorder if the client meets the criteria.

Please refer to our Assessment Fees and Charges page for the list of current services and fees.