Cognitive & Neuropsychological Assessments for Intellectual Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury, Dementia or other Conditions

A cognitive assessment is a series of tests and procedures used to evaluate a person’s cognitive abilities, which refer to their mental skills for processing, storing, and using information. These abilities include: learning, memory, thinking, reasoning, memory, problem-solving, decision making, attention and language.

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Numerous factors can affect our cognitive functioning. These include age, intellectual or developmental conditions, other medical conditions, such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and dementia, chronic substance use, sleep deprivation, stress, poor nutrition, and genetics. A cognitive assessment is a useful way to understand more about the way we utilise these abilities and to identify any difficulties in these everyday processes.​

 

There are many different types of cognitive assessments, such as achievement, intelligence, and aptitude tests. The specific tests and procedures used depend on the age and abilities of the person being assessed. The most common type is the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) or the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC). We also provide a variety of non-verbal assessments in education settings, at home or in the community. These assessments are suitable for individuals who are non-verbal or have acquired verbal difficulties. The non-verbal assessments provide information about an individual’s strengths and difficulties with the factor of language being removed.

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Cognitive assessments (both verbal or non-verbal) can also be used to assess brain injury or measure the effects of treatment for cognitive conditions. Additionally, they are useful in developing a treatment plan to support these difficulties. In a clinical setting, cognitive assessments can help diagnose and treat cognitive impairments or disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease/dementia or traumatic brain injury. In an educational setting, cognitive assessments can help identify learning disabilities and help offer individualized support to students.

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Different assessment options include:​

Consultation Only: For individuals with previous assessment reports and potential previous diagnoses (90 minutes)​​​ 

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​WAIS / WISC Assessment: Pre-screening questionnaires, clinical history interview, clinical observation, WISC/WAIS Assessment, feedback session & comprehensive report with advice, strategies and recommendations

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WAIS / WISC & Executive Functions Assessment: Pre-screening questionnaires, clinical history interview, presenting issues questionnaires, clinical observation, WISC/WAIS Assessment, Executive Functions Assessment, feedback session & comprehensive report with advice, strategies and recommendations

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​Specialised Neuropsychological Assessment: Our specialist neuropsychological and memory assessments are for older people and some younger age adults with potential acquired or developmental brain injury or difficulties, such as Alzheimer's, dementia conditions, cognitive impairment, stroke or other traumatic brain injury.

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Our specialised neuropsychological assessment includes: Diagnostic Clinical Interview, Impact of symptoms on daily functioning, Behavioural Observations, Cognitive and Adaptive assessments (including neuropsychological testing, WISC/WAIS), Western Aphasia Battery, use of validated cognitive instruments (10-point cognitive screener, 6-item cognitive impairment test, Memory Impairment Screen and Mini-Cog, Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly, and the Functional Activities Questionnaire), Detailed diagnostic report, and Feedback session. As part of the assessment, the consultant may also explore other co-occurring conditions such as Anxiety, Depression and/or other disorders. This assessment is only offered in-person 

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Please Contact Us for our fees or book directly:

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