Light Up Psychology provides assessment of cognitive functioning, adaptive behaviour and functioning, mental health, behaviour, neurodevelopmental disorders, executive function and academic achievement.

Assessments may be utilised to identify areas of need or strength, request additional support within educational settings, to assist in referral to NDIS, or to support access to available specific learning support programs.

Light Up Psychology assessemnts are based on our standard hourly rate of $240/hour. Assessment packages include initial intake appointment, face-to-face clinical observation, clinical assessments, reporting and feedback sessions.

Standardised assessments

Where possible and when appropriate, we provide recognised assessments including:  

Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - Second Edition (ADOS-2) is a standardized, semi-structured assessment tool used to evaluate communication, social interaction, and play in individuals suspected of having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). 

Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) is

a standardized interview used to assess individuals suspected of having autism or other autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), focusing on developmental history, social interactions, communication, and repetitive behaviors. 

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fifth Edition (WISC-V) is a standardised cognitive assessment used to measure intellectual ability. The assessment provides a comprehensive evaluation of the child's cognitive functioning across 5 domains.

Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System - Third Edition (ABAS-3) provides a comprehensive evaluation of an individuals adaptive functioning across multiple domains.

Wechsler Individual Achievement Test - III (WIAT-3) is an individually administered academic achievement assessment of functioning utilised in identify the academic strengths and weaknesses of a student, and can assist in the diagnosis of a specific learning disability.