Cognitive Assessment Central Coast
Experienced Cognitive Assessment Central Coast
A Cognitive Assessment, often referred to as an IQ test is designed to provide valuable insights into how an individual thinks, learns, and processes information. These assessments help identify cognitive strengths and challenges, supporting accurate diagnosis, educational planning, and funding applications.
Our cognitive assessments assist in understanding areas such as:
- Intellectual potential
- Cognitive strengths and weaknesses
- Learning difficulties and giftedness
- Age-appropriate functioning
- School readiness
- Educational provisions (e.g., exam adjustments, learning support)
- Behaviour management and developmental insights
- Diagnostic clarification for developmental disorders
- Funding eligibility (e.g., NDIS, Para-sport classification)
How do cognitive assessments work?
Whether you are looking to identify advanced intellectual potential & cognitive ability in your child, understand cognitive strengths and weaknesses or identify learning disabilities, Evolve are here to identify and support yourself or your child with understanding, Behaviour management and Diagnostic clarification.
Assessment Tools We Use
Our clinicians utilise gold-standard assessment tools, tailored to each individual’s age and needs:
- Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC): Ages 6 to 16 years
- Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS): Ages 16 to 90 years
- Stanford–Binet Intelligence Scales: Ages 2 to 85+ years
- Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Third Edition (Vineland-3): Ages birth to 90 years
- Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System (ABAS): Ages birth to 89 years
What to Expect
We know that assessments, particularly for children, can feel overwhelming for families. At Evolve, we aim to make the process clear, supportive, and child-friendly. At every step, our focus is on your child’s wellbeing. We adapt sessions to their pace, celebrate their efforts, and create a safe and supportive environment.
The Therapy Processes
Therapeutic sessions are 50 minutes in duration and the frequency of appointments is individually tailored to meet your current needs and goals. It may be necessary during the therapy process for your psychologist to consult with your other health professionals. Your written consent will be requested and obtained prior to consulting your additional health professionals.
Psychologists are bound by a professional code of ethics and are required to abide by principles of professional conduct, legal matters, responsibilities and confidentiality.
Where Do Appointments Occur?
We offer appointments at our office in The Entrance, NSW. Alternatively, we also offer appointments at schools, individuals homes, and via telehealth. Please be mindful that appointments at home or school may incur a travel fee. For further information, please contact us.
We offer a range of assessment options
At Evolve Psychology Services, we provide a wide range of psychological, behavioural, and diagnostic assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. Our goal is to provide clarity and direction, helping individuals, families, and support teams better understand strengths, challenges, and the most effective supports moving forward.
We offer assessments in the following areas:
- Cognitive Functioning (IQ, processing speed, working memory, and reasoning).
- Autism Spectrum Disorder assessments for neurodiversity identification and tailored supports.
- ADHD evaluations to capture attention, impulsivity, and executive function.
- Learning difficulties assessments to diagnose learning disorders and guide educational planning.
- Mental health screenings for conditions such as anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, as well as memory and executive function assessments for adolescents and adults where daily functioning is impacted.
- Parental capacity assessments to identify caregiver strengths and areas for support.
- Specialist risk assessments including behavioural and forensic risk.
- Functional behavioural assessments (FBA) to uncover the function of behaviours of concern and guide evidence-based intervention.
- Behaviour data collection and analysis using tools such as QABF (Questions About Behaviour Function), Motivational Assessment Interview, and FAST (Functional Analysis Screening Tool).
- Adaptive functioning evaluations to assess daily living, social, and communication skills to guide independence and support needs.
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Important Information
We have answered some of the questions we are asked on a frequent basis. If you are unsure or you have any other questions please contact us for more information.
Contact Information
We primarily connect with new clients through our online client information form and email enquiries. You’re also welcome to contact us directly at 02 4314 8966 or info@evolvep.com.au. If you call and we’re unable to answer, please leave a message and our team will return your call as soon as possible.
Important Appointment Information
Payment Methods
Appointment fees are payable at the start or prior to the session. Payments can be made securely through our patient management software, Halaxy, by EFTPOS, direct bank transfer or through secure payment link.
Cancellation Policy
We understand that life can be unpredictable and that cancellations sometimes happen due to circumstances outside of your control. If you are unable to attend your appointment, please email or phone us as soon as possible.
Evolve Psychology Services has a 48-hour cancellation policy. This ensures fairness and respect for our clinicians and the time they set aside exclusively for your session. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the scheduled appointment, or non-attendance, may incur the full session fee.
We will always do our best to reschedule your appointment where possible, but cancellation fees are applied at the discretion of Evolve Psychology Services.
NDIS Service Agreements
All our NDIS participants complete a Service Agreement with our organisation so you know in advance what the services provided will be (e.g. individual therapy, positive behaviour support plan) and what the total cost for services will be.
Please contact us if you have any queries about NDIS services.
The NDIS line items Evolve Psychology Services currently accesses:
- 11_022_0110_7_3 (Specialist Behavioural Intervention Support)
- 11_023_0110_7_3 (Behaviour Management Plan, Including Training in Behaviour Management Strategies)
- 15_001_0018_1_3 (Early Childhood Intervention: Psychology) (under 7 years)
- 15_043_0128_1_3 (Individual Counselling) (over 7 years)
- 15_054_0128_1_3 (Assessment, recommendation, therapy, or training) (over 7 years)
How to Make A Referral
We appreciate your trust greatly! We want our clients to choose us because of the relationships we strive to build.
01. Step 1
Complete our online new client form, found below. This form allows us to gather information about what has brought you to our service and why. If you have any difficulties or are unable to submit the form, please contact us via our contact form or email info@evolvep.com.au and we will get back to you.
02. Step 2
You will be contacted on the phone number you provided. Please note that we endeavour to get back to you within two business days. If you have not heard from us within this time frame, please send us an email at info@evolvep.com.au
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NDIS: What is Improved Relationships?
Out of the three primary categories in an individual’s NDIS plan, Improved Relationships falls under the Capacity Building category. This sub-category is used to allocate funding specifically to be used to help you develop positive behaviours and interact with others.
Funds for Improved Relationships are most commonly put towards Behavioural Therapy services, which help you build your capacity through structured behaviour development plans, regular social support and other activities.
Psychologists are bound by a professional code of ethics and are required to abide by principles of professional conduct, legal matters, responsibilities and confidentiality.
NDIS - National Disability Insurance Scheme Participants Information
The NDIS aims to provide participants with support to reach their full potential and improve their quality of life.
Evolve Psychology Services is a NDIS registered provider for Therapeutic Supports and Specialist Behaviour Support. If your NDIS plan includes Improved Daily Living or Improved Relationships funding, we can provide therapeutic and behaviour support services to you.
Self Managed
You must pay at point of service and admin will issue you with a receipt for you to claim the fins back directly from the NDIS.
Plan Managed
We will email the invoice directly to the Plan Manager (e.g. Myintegra, Plan Tracker). It is your responsibility to ensure that there are funds available to pay for the consult.
We offer a range of support services under the NDIS
Evolve Psychology Services provides NDIS therapeutic and behaviour support for individuals aged 5 and above. Our person-centred approach includes tailored Positive Behaviour Support Plans, family training, and home or school visits, empowering participants to achieve goals through inclusive, evidence-based care.
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You don’t need a referral to make an appointment to see a psychologist at Evolve Psychology Services. If you have been given a referral, you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate.
