PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS AT VERUS PSYCHOLOGY

Neurodevelopmental Assessments

Academic/Educational Assessments

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We offer comprehensive neurodevelopment assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. These assessments explore patterns of thinking, learning, attention, behaviour, and everyday functioning that typically emerge in childhood and continue across the lifespan. Our goal is to provide a clear understanding of an individual’s strengths and challenges, supporting accurate diagnosis and practical recommendations for education, work, and support services.

Assessment areas may include evaluation of:

- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) through our ADHD Assessment

- Autism (autism spectrum disorder; ASD) via our Autism Assessment

- Intellectual Developmental Disorder (IDD)

- Intellectual Giftedness

- Cognitive Function (IQ) with our Cognitive Assessment

- Executive Function (attention, planning, organisation, working memory)

- Adaptive Behaviour (daily living skills)

- Social & Emotional (where relevant)

- Special Developmental School (SDS) Verification

Academic/Educational Assessments

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We offer comprehensive academic and educational assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. These assessments explore learning strengths and challenges, identify specific learning disorders, and evaluate vocational or career-related abilities to guide educational and employment planning. They support accurate diagnosis, practical recommendations, and guidance for learning supports and career pathways, including insights from cognitive assessments.

Assessment areas may include evaluation of:

- Specific Learning Disorders

- Dyslexia (reading and writing difficulties)

- Dyscalculia (mathematics difficulties)

- Dysgraphia (writing difficulties)

- Academic achievement & learning profile

- Vocational/career strengths & pathways.

VERUS PSYCHOLOGY ASSESSMENT PROCESS

All three in-person sessions (Initial Interview, Diagnostic Interview, and Feedback Session) are typically booked at the referral stage, with durations planned to allow thorough assessment. Occasionally, an additional 1-hour session may be required to gather further information at no extra cost.

1. Referral Screening

Review of the referral and preliminary information to determine the most appropriate assessment. Completed online at time of booking.

2. Initial Interview

Discussion of presenting concerns, developmental history, and context. For children and adolescents this session is typically with parents/caregivers; for adults, with the client.1-2 hours.

3. Psychometric Testing

Completion of standardised forms and questionnaires tailored to the referral question. Usually completed online at your pace after the initial interview.

4. Diagnostic Interview

Structured clinical interview using validated tools to clarify diagnoses. For children and adolescents, the interview may involve the child and parents as appropriate; for adults, with the client. 2 hours.

5. Assessment Report & Summary Letter

Comprehensive report outlining findings, strengths, and practical recommendations. A summary letter can be provided if requested for schools or workplaces. Sent 2 weeks after the diagnostic interview.

6. Feedback Session

Discussion of results and recommendations with the client (and caregivers if applicable). 1 hour.

VERUS PSYCHOLOGY Assessment fees

Note: A $500 deposit is required at least 24 hours before the Initial Interview to secure your booking. This deposit will be deducted from the total assessment fee. The full assessment fee must be paid prior to the release of the assessment report.

Service Delivery

We provide psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults, including specialized evaluations such as ADHD Assessment, Autism Assessment, and Cognitive Assessment.

Online assessments are available Australia-wide for adults. School-based assessments are offered for children and adolescents. Additionally, in-person assessments are available for children, adolescents, and adults at our North Melbourne clinic, which will open on 1st June 2026.

All assessments are tailored to individual needs and may include psychometric testing, clinical interviews, behavioral observations, and input from families, schools, or other healthcare providers. Our reports are clear, practical, and designed to support diagnosis, intervention planning, and funding or educational applications.

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PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS AT VERUS PSYCHOLOGY

Neurodevelopmental Assessments

Academic/Educational Assessments

Academic/Educational Assessments

Academic/Educational Assessments

Academic/Educational Assessments

Academic/Educational Assessments

VERUS PSYCHOLOGY ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Discover Your Unique Self with Verus Psychology

VERUS PSYCHOLOGY Assessment fees

Neurodevelopmental Assessments

Single Condition

Multiple Conditions

Academic/Educational Assessments

Single Condition

Multiple Conditions

Service Delivery

If you are in crisis: please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Emergency services on 000.

Welcome to Verus Psychology

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS AT VERUS PSYCHOLOGY

Neurodevelopmental Assessments

Academic/Educational Assessments

Academic/Educational Assessments

Academic/Educational Assessments

Academic/Educational Assessments

Academic/Educational Assessments

VERUS PSYCHOLOGY ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Discover Your Unique Self with Verus Psychology

VERUS PSYCHOLOGY Assessment fees

Neurodevelopmental Assessments

Single Condition

Multiple Conditions

Academic/Educational Assessments

Single Condition

Multiple Conditions

Service Delivery

If you are in crisis: please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Emergency services on 000.

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