Educational and Developmental Psychology Assessments

At Palm Tree Psychology, we offer a variety of Educational and Developmental Assessments for children and young people. Educational and Developmental Psychology assessments can help us to understand a person’s brain style, learning needs, and social, emotional and behavioural functioning. Assessments may also help to uncover specific diagnoses.

The assessment types and fees listed below are a guide only.
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  • What’s generally involved:

    Intake Session (60-90minutes), 2hrs Cognitive Assessment session, up to 2 x 2hr Achievement Assessment Sessions, Review of School and previous Intervention Reports, Comprehensive Psychological Assessment Report, 1hr Feedback Session

    An assessment to investigate Learning Difficulties/Specific Learning Disorders (SLD [e.g. Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia]) can help clarify the right interventions, adjustments and accomodations a student requires at school and/or other learning environments.

    Assessment cost from: $2090

  • What’s generally involved:

    For Children 6-12 years: Intake Session (60-90minutes), 2hrs Cognitive Assessment Session, Screening Questionnaires provided to parents and a nominated teacher, Classroom Observation and Teacher Interview (2hrs including travel; If the school is more than 5km from the Palm Tree Psychology offices, additional travel fee of $1/km applies), Comprehensive Psychological Assessment Report, 1hr Feedback Session

    Assessment cost from: $2280

    For Adolescents and Adults: Intake session (60-90minutes), 2hrs Cognitive Assessment session, Screening Questionnaires provided to parents and a nominated teacher, 1:1 interview with teen/adult, Comprehensive Psychological Assessment Report, 1hr Feedback Session

    Assessment cost from: $2090

    ADHD is a neurodivergent brain difference that is often characterised by differences in attention, impulsivity, and energy regulation. People with ADHD tend to think and process information in unique, non-linear ways, which can make them highly creative, curious, and adaptive. Rather than viewing ADHD as a "deficit" or "disorder," a neuroaffirming perspective recognises it as a part of human diversity, with strengths and challenges. Support, accommodations, and understanding can help people with ADHD thrive in their own way.

  • What’s generally involved:

    For Children Under 12 years: Intake session (60-90minutes), 2hrs Cognitive Assessment Session, Screening questionaries provided to parents and a nominated teacher, 1:1 interview with child, Classroom Observation and Teacher Interview (2hrs including travel; If the school is more than 5km from the Palm Tree Psychology offices, additional travel fee of $1/km applies), Review of School and previous Intervention/Assessment Reports, Comprehensive Psychological Assessment Report, 1hr Feedback Session

    Assessment cost from: $2660

    For Adolescents and Adults:Intake Session (60-90minutes), 2hrs Cognitive Assessment Session, Screening Questionnaires provided to parents and a nominated teacher/other third party, 1:1 interview with teen/adult, Review of School and previous Intervention/Assessment Reports, Comprehensive Psychological Assessment Report, 1hr Feedback Session

    Assessment cost from: $2090

    Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a natural variation in how people experience, process, and interact with the world. It affects communication, sensory experiences, and social connection, often leading to unique strengths like deep focus, creativity, and a passion for specific interests. A neuroaffirming perspective views Autism as a valuable part of human diversity, not something to "fix." Instead, it emphasises understanding, acceptance, and creating inclusive environments that celebrate autistic strengths and support individual needs.

  • What’s generally involved:
    Intake Session (60-90minutes), 2hrs Cognitive Assessment Session, Screening Questionnaires provided to parents and a nominated teacher, Comprehensive Psychological Assessment Report, 1hr Feedback Session.

    This assessment can be helpful in investigating a diagnosis of Intellectual Developmental Delay (previously referred to as Intellectual Disability).

    Assessment cost from: $1330

  • What’s generally involved:
    Intake Session (60-90minutes), 2hrs Cognitive Assessment Session, Comprehensive Psychological Assessment Report, 1hr Feedback Session

    These assessments can be valuable for students about to start Primary School or High School, though a cognitive assessment is useful at any stage of a person’s academic journey.

    Assessment cost from: $1140

*To help make assessments more affordable for clients the rate for comprehensive assessments is currently $190ph, unless the appointment is scheduled from 5pm AEST/AEDT weekdays or on a Saturday, in which case the standard rate for these session times will apply ($245ph).

Assessment service fees are to be paid in instalments, for each component of the assessment. Full payment of all instalments is required before final assessment reports are shared. Services are GST-free unless otherwise specified.

Services listed and approximate costs are as of May 2025