Empowering Clients Through Assessments
Assessment Services
At Deborah Nott Psychology, I provide a range of psychological assessments to help you better understand your child’s cognitive, emotional, behavioural, and learning needs. Outlined below are several assessment packages which are intended as a guide only. I may need to adjust the components of the assessment to meet your child’s specific needs. Any changes and their impact on the overall cost will be discussed with you in advance.
Additional appointments, if required, are charged at $250 per 60-minute consultation.
If you are seeking a psychological assessment that is not listed here or if would like more information about the available assessment options or the process, please use the Contact form to submit an enquiry.
What’s Included in All Assessment Packages:
Initial parent intake appointment
Direct assessment sessions with your child
Screening questionnaires (parent and teacher)
Feedback session to discuss results
A comprehensive written report including any diagnoses and tailored recommendations for home, school, and other setting
Cognitive Assessment
Fee estimate: $1,500 depending on the complexity of the referral. Medicare rebates are not available.
A cognitive assessment explores how your child thinks, learns, and processes information. It can identify areas of cognitive strength and difficulty and may assist in identifying giftedness or intellectual disability. The results can guide educational planning and determine whether further assessment is needed for specific learning issues.
Includes:
Parent interview (in person or online, approx. 50 mins)
Cognitive testing (in person)
Online questionnaires completed by parent/caregiver and teacher
Feedback session (in person or online, approx. 50 mins)
Comprehensive report with recommendations for specific support needs
Educational Assessment
Fee estimate: $2,200
Medicare rebates are not available.
Educational assessments can be helpful when a child is finding reading, writing, or maths more challenging than expected, or if they appear to learn in a different way. These assessments combine cognitive and academic testing to build a clear picture of your child’s unique learning profile.
They are also valuable in exploring whether a child may have a specific learning difference, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia.
By identifying both learning strengths and areas of need, educational assessments help inform Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), guide NCCD adjustments, and support the development of targeted academic interventions.
Includes:
Parent interview
Cognitive assessment
Academic achievement testing (oral language, reading, writing, and/or mathematics)
Phonological assessment using the CTOPP (if exploring reading and spelling difficulties)
Screening questionnaires (parent, teacher, and self-report depending on age)
Teacher phone consultation (30-minutes)
Feedback session
Comprehensive report with recommendations for specific support needs
Autism Assessment
Fee estimate: $2,000
I am passionate about supporting clients on their neurodiverse affirming journey. I acknowledge that every individual is unique with specific strengths, differences and needs. A range of evidence-based tools may be used depending on your child’s age and specific needs.
Why Is an Autism Assessment Helpful for Your Child?
Understanding Your Child’s Unique Strengths and Needs
An autism assessment provides insight into your child’s individual way of experiencing the world. It highlights their strengths as well as the areas where they may need more support, allowing you to create a nurturing environment that celebrates their differences and enhances communication and connection.Personalised Support and Growth
When autism is recognised early, your child can receive tailored support, such as inclusive education, speech therapy, and identify sensory-friendly strategies. These personalised interventions can empower your child, helping them develop life skills, improve communication, and build meaningful social relationships at their own pace.Access to Resources and a Supportive Community
A diagnosis can help to open access to resources, funding, and programs designed to embrace neurodiversity. It also connects your family to a supportive community, where you can share experiences, learn from others, and access information that nurtures your child’s unique journey.
An Autism assessment package includes:
Parent interview (online or in person, approx. 2 hours)
Cognitive assessment, depending on individual needs ($1,100 additional fee)
ADOS-2 or MIGDAS-2 assessment
Online questionnaires (parent and teacher)
Teacher phone consultation (30 minutes)
Feedback session (online or in person, approx.1 hour)
Comprehensive report with recommendations for specific support needs
An assessment for ADHD can be added to this package for an additional fee of $350.
ADHD Assessment
Fee estimate: $1,100
Additional fees may apply depending on the complexity of the assessment.
This assessment explores whether your child may meet criteria for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It examines patterns of inattention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that are inconsistent with age expectations. The assessment may include behavioural observations and the use of online questionnaires.
Includes:
Parent interview (online or in person, approx.1 hour)
Cognitive assessment, depending on individual needs ($1,100 additional fee)
Online questionnaires (parent, teacher, and self-report depending on age)
Teacher phone consultation (30 minutes)
Feedback session (approx.1 hour)
Comprehensive report with tailored recommendations addressing specific support needs
Autism and Educational Assessment
Fee estimate: $3000
A full Educational Assessment—sometimes alongside an Autism assessment—can help create a more complete picture and guide supportive strategies.
Includes:
Parent interview
Cognitive assessment
Achievement testing (oral language, reading, writing, and/or mathematics)
Phonological assessment using the CTOPP (if exploring reading and spelling difficulties)
ADOS-2 or MIGDAS-2 (depending on the client’s needs and age)
Screening questionnaires (parent and teacher)
Teacher consultation (30-minute phone consultation)
Feedback session
Comprehensive report with recommendations for specific support needs
An assessment for ADHD can be added to this package for an additional fee of $350.
Payment and Rebates Information
Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorders (CNDD) Medicare Rebate:
The CNDD Medicare rebate supports access to allied health services for individuals under 25 years of age who have a diagnosed or suspected complex neurodevelopmental disorder or eligible disability. This rebate helps cover the cost of assessments and treatment planning. To access it, a referral from a paediatrician or psychiatrist is required. The current Complex Neurodevelopmental Assessment (MBS 82000) rebate is $96.65.Private Health Insurance: Check with your provider to see if you’re eligible for any rebates on psychological assessments.
NDIS: NDIS participants should check with their plan manager to see if assessments are covered:
For Self-Managed plans: Payment is made on the day of the appointment, and you can then claim reimbursement from the NDIS.
For Plan-Managed plans: Please let me know when booking, and I can arrange to invoice your plan manager directly.