Empowering Clients Through Assessments
Assessment Services
At Deborah Nott Psychology, I provide comprehensive educational and developmental psychological assessments for school-aged children and adolescents (6–18 years). My assessments are tailored to develop a clear, evidence-based understanding of your child’s unique strengths, differences, and support needs, while considering how cognitive, learning, developmental, behavioural, emotional, and social factors may be impacting their learning, wellbeing, and everyday life.
Fee: $250 (50-minute consultation – in person or via telehealth)
If you’re unsure which assessment is most appropriate for your child, an Initial Assessment Consultation can help clarify the best next step.
In this 50-minute appointment, I will review your concerns, your child’s developmental history, and any previous reports, and answer your questions. Together, we will determine the most suitable assessment pathway. If needed, I may recommend additional assessment components (such as cognitive, ADHD, autism, or educational assessment) to ensure a comprehensive understanding of your child’s strengths and support needs.
You will receive a clear, personalised assessment plan and a fee estimate before proceeding, with no obligation to continue.
If your child has already been referred for a specific assessment, or you know what is required, this consultation may not be necessary. Please contact me to discuss the best next step.
To book an Initial Assessment Consultation, please use the Contact form to submit an enquiry.
Initial Assessment Consultation (Optional)
What to Expect
Initial Assessment Consultation (where required)
Assessment sessions with your child
Standardised questionnaires
Teacher consultation (where appropriate)
Feedback appointment
Comprehensive written report with tailored recommendations
Please note: The fees below are intended as a guide only. Every assessment is tailored to the individual child. A personalised assessment plan and estimate of fees will always be provided before any assessment appointments are booked.
Where assessments are combined, the shared parts of the process, such as the intake interview, developmental history, feedback session and written report, are only completed once. This is why combining assessments costs less than booking them separately, and why adding a component to an assessment costs less than that assessment on its own.
Cognitive Assessment
Fees from $1,500
A cognitive assessment explores how your child thinks, learns, and processes information. It may help identify intellectual strengths, learning needs, giftedness, or intellectual disability.
Comprehensive ADHD Assessment
Fees from $1,700
This assessment explores whether your child meets criteria for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) using clinical interviews, questionnaires, and evidence-based assessment tools.
Autism Assessment
Fees from $2,500
I provide neuroaffirming autism assessments that recognise each child’s unique strengths, differences, and support needs. Assessment tools are selected according to your child’s age, developmental level, and referral concerns.
School Observation
Most assessment appointments take place at my South Melbourne clinic or via telehealth.
For younger children, a school observation may occasionally be recommended as part of the assessment process. Travel fees apply where required.
Combined Autism and ADHD Assessment
Fees from $3,000
This assessment is recommended when there are questions about whether your child may demonstrate characteristics associated with both Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Assessing both together provides a more comprehensive understanding of your child’s neurodevelopmental profile, including their strengths, differences, and support needs.
Comprehensive Educational Assessment
Fees from $2,500
Educational assessments explore reading, writing, spelling, mathematics, and learning more broadly. They may assist in identifying Specific Learning Disorders, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, while providing recommendations to support learning at home and school.
Because every child presents with unique strengths and support needs, additional assessment components may sometimes be recommended to ensure a comprehensive understanding of their learning profile. For example:
CTOPP-2 (+$500) may be recommended when dyslexia or other specific reading difficulties are being explored.
Comprehensive ADHD Assessment (+$500) may be recommended where there are significant concerns regarding attention, executive functioning, or behavioural regulation.
Any additional assessment recommendations and associated fees will always be discussed with you before proceeding.
Combined Autism and Educational Assessment
Fees from $3,500
This assessment combines autism and educational assessment to provide a comprehensive understanding of your child’s cognitive, academic, developmental, and social communication profile.
Because every child presents with unique strengths and support needs, additional assessment components may sometimes be recommended to ensure the assessment fully addresses your child’s referral questions. For example:
CTOPP-2 (+$500) may be recommended when dyslexia or other specific reading difficulties are being explored.
Comprehensive ADHD Assessment (+$500) may be recommended where there are significant concerns regarding attention, executive functioning, or behavioural regulation.
Any additional assessment recommendations and associated fees will always be discussed with you before proceeding.
Payment and Rebates
Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder (CNDD)
Please note that Medicare rebates are generally not available for psychological assessments. However, some children and young people may be eligible for a Medicare rebate if referred by a paediatrician or psychiatrist under the Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder (CNDD) Medicare items.
The current Medicare rebate for MBS Item 82000 is $101.55.
Private Health Insurance
Depending on your level of cover, you may be eligible to claim part of the assessment fee through your private health insurer. Please contact your health fund directly to confirm your eligibility.
NDIS
Self-managed NDIS participants may be able to claim assessment costs through their NDIS plan. Please check with your Plan Manager or Support Coordinator if you are unsure.
Assessment Cancellation Policy
A $250 booking deposit is required to secure assessment appointments.
14 or more days’ notice: Deposit refunded in full.
Less than 14 days’ notice: Deposit is non-refundable.
Less than two business days’ notice: A cancellation fee of 50% of the scheduled appointment fee applies.