Neuropsychological Assessment
Understanding how your brain works.
Neuropsychological assessment examines how your brain is functioning. It can help you understand your cognitive profile, or make sense of changes in memory, thinking, attention, and daily functioning after injury or illness. We use evidence-based testing in a supportive environment. Our goal is to understand your experience, identify your strengths, and provide practical recommendations.
What we assess
- Dementia and age-related cognitive changes
- Concussion, traumatic brain injury, and acquired brain injury
- Learning differences such as dyslexia and dyscalculia
- Long-term effects of COVID-19
- Other neurological conditions affecting memory, thinking, or daily function
The assessment process
- Initial consultation: we discuss your concerns, medical history, and what you’re hoping to learn from the assessment.
- Questionnaires: you complete measures about your history, current functioning, and specific challenges.
- Clinical interview: we explore your experiences in detail, including changes you’ve noticed and how they affect daily life.
- Cognitive testing: Standardised tests assess memory, attention, language, visual-spatial skills, and executive function using both traditional pencil-and-paper measures and iPad-based tasks. These may involve answering verbal questions, completing visual puzzles, drawing figures, and other activities. Testing typically takes 3-4 hours with breaks.
- Collateral interview: we speak with someone who knows you well to understand how changes show up in everyday life.
- Report and feedback: you receive a comprehensive report with findings and recommendations. We meet to explain results, answer questions, and discuss next steps.
Practical details
- Location: Assessments are available in-person at our Brunswick East office or via telehealth across Australia.
- Time commitment: The neuropsychological assessment is typically four hours, with a one hour feedback session. We work at a pace that feels manageable.
- Support people: They are welcome to join for the interview.
- How to prepare: Bring any previous reports or school records if you have them. Come rested, hydrated, and having taken your usual medications. There’s no need to prepare or study, we want to understand you as you are.
How to prepare:
- Take your usual medications
- Bring glasses or hearing aids if you use them
- Get a good night’s sleep
- Pack food and water
- Please provide any previous reports, imaging, or medical records electronically prior to your assessment (via email or uploaded through our secure Halaxy portal). Alternatively, bring hard copies to your appointment.
Fees & funding
Neuropsychological assessment starts at $2,400. Additional complexity or add-ons may increase the cost. We’ll discuss fees upfront so there are no surprises. Contact us to discuss prior to booking. A deposit is required when booking the assessment. Funding options:
- Some private health funds offer limited rebates (check with your provider)
- NDIS funding may cover assessment
- WorkCover or TAC may apply for workplace or transport-related injuries
Get in touch to discuss your circumstances.
FAQs
- Do I need a referral? No, anyone can book directly with us. We also accept referrals from GPs, specialists, and NDIS support coordinators. Contact us to discuss your needs.
- Is there a waiting list? Waiting times are around 2-4 weeks. Reach out and we’ll let you know current availability.
- Who will see my results? Your assessment is confidential. We share results with you and your referrer only, unless you request otherwise.
- How is this different from ADHD or autism assessment? Neuropsychological assessment examines all aspects of a person’s thinking abilities, such as attention, memory, language, and problem-solving. It can identify learning differences such as dyslexia and dyscalculia. Neuropsychological assessment helps to answer questions such as ‘How do I learn best?’ ‘What are my intellectual strengths and weaknesses?’ ‘How has burnout/illness/injury affected my brain function?’ and more.
Questions about assessment?
If you’re considering an assessment or want to know more, we’re available to talk through what might be right for you.