Cognitive & Educational Assessments

At Spencer Mental Healthcare, we are pleased to now offer comprehensive cognitive and educational assessments for children, adolescents, and adults, delivered by our experienced psychologists using the WISC-V, WAIS-IV, WIAT-III, and Vineland-3 measures.

These gold-standard assessments provide insight into an individual’s learning strengths, challenges, and academic performance. They are invaluable for understanding learning profiles, identifying barriers, and guiding support.

Types of Assessments

Cognitive Assessment – includes the WISC-V.

Intellectual Disability – includes the WISC-V/WAIS-IV and Vineland-3.

Educational and Specific Learning Disorder – includes the WISC-V and WIAT-III.

What Each Measure Does

WISC-V (ages 6 years –16 years 11 months)

Provides a comprehensive measure of intellectual and cognitive functioning across key domains, including verbal comprehension, visual reasoning, memory, processing speed, and problem-solving. The WISC-V provides subtest and composite scores that reflect intellectual functioning across specific cognitive domains, as well as an overall composite score that represents general intellectual ability.

WAIS-IV (16 years to 89 years)

The WAIS-IV is an IQ assessment that measures cognitive abilities and intelligence in adults aged 16 years to 89 years. Similar to the WISC-V, the WAIS-IV provides comprehensive measures of intellectual functioning across key domains, including verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory and processing speed. Outcomes of this assessment offer valuable insight into an individual’s cognitive strengths and areas of difficulty.

WIAT-III (4 years to 50 years)
The WIAT-III is an assessment of academic achievement for individuals aged 4 to 50 years. It evaluates skills in reading, written expression, oral language, and mathematics. The results provide insight into learning strengths and challenges, assisting with the identification of learning disorders and informing educational planning and support.

Vineland-3 (Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales – Third Edition)
The Vineland-3 is an assessment of adaptive behaviour for individuals from birth through 90 years. It measures everyday skills needed for personal and social independence, including communication, daily living, socialisation, and motor skills. The results support diagnosis, intervention planning, and monitoring of developmental progress.

When used together, they provide a detailed picture of how a child thinks and learns

Who Might Benefit?

These assessments are suitable for individuals who are:

Facing persistent learning difficulties at school
Suspected of having a specific learning disorder (e.g. dyslexia, dyscalculia)
Being assessed for giftedness or educational acceleration
Preparing for NDIS planning, school funding, or exam accommodations
Showing attention, concentration, or memory concerns affecting learning

What is Included?

Our assessment process is supportive and thorough, and includes:

Initial consultation with parents or caregivers
Formal testing sessions with Fionna Hamilton
Scoring and detailed interpretation of results
Comprehensive written report with practical recommendations for school and home
Feedback session to discuss findings and next steps

Pricing

Our fees are aligned with standard pricing in the Wollongong region:

Cognitive assessment (WISC-V only): $1,000
Intellectual Disability (WISC-V/WAIS-IV & Vineland-3): $1,250
Educational and Specific Learning Disorder (WISC-IV + WIAT-III): $1,900

Each option includes intake, assessment sessions, a full written report, and a feedback session.

Why Choose Spencer Mental Healthcare?

Short wait times – appointments available within weeks, not months.
Comprehensive, actionable reports tailored for both parents, schools, and workplaces.
An experienced team with advanced training in child and adolescent assessment (meet our team).
Compassionate support for families navigating learning challenges.

If you would like to book an assessment or learn more about whether this service is right for you or your child, please contact our team today.