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Cognitive (IQ) Assessment
A cognitive (IQ) assessment provides a detailed understanding of how a person thinks, reasons, and processes information. At iflow Psychology in Gladesville, we support individuals across Sydney, the Inner West, Ryde, Hunters Hill, Drummoyne, and broader NSW, with in-person assessments and secure telehealth components for interviews and feedback. Using validated tools such as the WAIS-IV/WAIS-V and WISC-V, we assess areas including verbal reasoning, visual-spatial skills, working memory, and processing speed.
These assessments are commonly used for school planning, workplace adjustments, DSP applications, NDIS documentation, and general cognitive review.
What We Help With
Memory, reasoning, or problem-solving concerns
Questions about intellectual functioning or giftedness
Understanding strengths and challenges in verbal and nonverbal reasoning
Cognitive changes following developmental, medical, or neurological factors
Assessing cognitive capacity for school, work, or life planning
Identifying discrepancies that may affect learning
Meeting requirements for educational or diagnostic pathways
What’s Included
Pre-assessment interview
Standardised IQ testing (e.g., WAIS or WISC depending on age)
Assessment of reasoning, working memory, processing speed, and verbal/visual skills
Scoring and integrated interpretation
Clear summary of cognitive strengths and areas for support
Brief written report
Feedback session (telehealth or in-person)
Review of previous assessments, reports, or learning/workplace documentation
Options for bilingual assessment support (English, Mandarin, Portuguese, Shanghainese)
What to Expect
A cognitive assessment begins with a pre-assessment interview to understand the reason for testing. Standardised cognitive tasks are then completed, typically in a single session lasting up to 4 hours, depending on the person’s pace and the tools administered.
After testing, results are scored and interpreted. A follow-up session is scheduled to explain the findings, highlight strengths, and identify areas that may benefit from support. You will receive a clear written summary outlining practical recommendations for school, work, or daily functioning.
Where appropriate, interviews and feedback sessions can occur via secure telehealth across NSW. Standardised testing itself is conducted in person to ensure accuracy and validity.
Benefits
Clear profile of cognitive strengths and areas for support
Insight into reasoning, memory, and processing abilities
Useful information for educational or workplace planning
Guidance for teachers, employers, or support teams
Supports decisions about learning pathways or adjustments
Helps explain challenges affecting daily functioning
Why Choose iflow Psychology?
Standardised cognitive testing completed by registered psychologists
Clear identification of strengths and challenges
Practical, easy-to-understand recommendations for school, work, and daily life
Suitable for giftedness evaluation, learning concerns, or general cognitive review
Flexible scheduling with both in-clinic and telehealth components
Serving clients across Sydney, Gladesville, Ryde, Hunters Hill, Drummoyne, and the Inner West
Bilingual psychologists available (English, Mandarin, Portuguese, Shanghainese)
Fees / Funding
Our cognitive (IQ) assessments are privately billed, with fees varying depending on scope and complexity.
Typical fee ranges include:
Intelligence (IQ) Testing: $500–$1,000+
Comprehensive Cognitive Assessment: $800–$1,500+
Fees cover the full assessment process, including interview, testing, scoring, interpretation, report preparation, and feedback.
NDIS self-managed or plan-managed participants may use their funding where appropriate.
Private health insurance rebates may apply depending on your policy.
Payment plans are available.
How to Access Support
Book an initial consultation to determine assessment goals.
Bring any relevant background information, previous assessments or medical reports.
Attend a structured cognitive assessment session.
After scoring and interpretation, your psychologist provides a comprehensive report and optional feedback consultation.
We recommend contacting our support team to discuss your needs before booking. Psychological assessments are tailored to the individual and the purpose of the assessment, and speaking with our team helps ensure the assessment type is appropriate for your goals. Once we understand what is required, we can provide a clear outline of the recommended assessment process and an itemised quote. This ensures transparency around the scope of work, reporting requirements and associated fees.
Understanding Cognitive Strengths and Learning Profiles
A cognitive (IQ) assessment explores how a person thinks, learns, and processes information. It identifies patterns across verbal reasoning, problem-solving, working memory, processing speed, and visual-spatial abilities. These insights provide a more complete understanding of strengths and areas requiring support, helping individuals approach tasks at home, school, university, or work more effectively.
The Value of Cognitive Assessment in Daily Functioning
Cognitive abilities influence many aspects of daily life—from understanding instructions and learning new information to making decisions, planning routines, and coping with academic or workplace demands. Assessment results can clarify whether difficulties relate to learning differences, attention issues, stress, or other factors. This helps guide appropriate recommendations and determine whether additional assessments (e.g., learning disability testing) may be useful.
Using Cognitive Insights to Support Growth and Wellbeing
Understanding cognitive strengths allows individuals to use their abilities more effectively, while insight into challenges supports targeted strategies for improvement. Recommendations may include adjustments to work or study routines, structured learning approaches, or strategies to enhance organisation and efficiency. These insights also support clear communication with educators, workplaces, or health professionals to ensure the person’s needs are well understood.
Finding iflow Psychology in Gladesville
iflow Psychology is located on Victoria Road in the heart of Gladesville, close to The Guitar Factory and easily accessible by public transport. Free and timed parking options are available in the surrounding streets, and major bus routes stop only a short walk from the clinic.
We also offer secure telehealth appointments for employees across NSW.
📍 Get directions on Google Maps — Suite 2, 260–274 Victoria Road, Gladesville NSW 2111
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a cognitive assessment involve?
It typically includes a structured clinical interview, review of background history, and administration of a standardised cognitive test. The assessment examines multiple domains including verbal skills, reasoning, memory, and processing speed.
Can a cognitive assessment diagnose a learning disability or intellectual disability?
Cognitive assessment provides essential information for diagnosing intellectual disability and contributes to diagnosing learning disorders. A full diagnostic evaluation usually requires both cognitive testing and academic achievement testing.
Why would someone complete a cognitive assessment?
People seek cognitive assessment to understand learning strengths and challenges, explore attention or memory concerns, support NDIS applications, clarify workplace or study difficulties, or contribute to diagnostic evaluations.
Is cognitive testing helpful for NDIS applications or reviews?
Yes. Cognitive assessments are frequently used to describe functional capacity and cognitive needs relevant to NDIS eligibility or planning. They may also support other clinicians in completing their required documentation.
What information should I bring?
Useful information includes school reports, previous assessments, workplace concerns, developmental history, medical information, or any documentation describing cognitive or learning difficulties.
Can the assessment be completed via telehealth?
Standardised cognitive tests usually require in-person administration to ensure accuracy. Interviews, questionnaires, and feedback sessions can occur via secure telehealth.
What are signs that a cognitive assessment may be helpful?
Common indicators include difficulties with memory, concentration, reasoning, planning, processing speed, problem-solving, or long-standing academic or workplace challenges.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed. You can book directly. A referral is only required if you intend to access Medicare-rebated therapy, not for cognitive testing.
What happens after the assessment?
Your psychologist reviews the results with you, explaining areas of strength and difficulty. Practical recommendations are provided for learning, work, study, daily functioning, or further assessment if required. A written report can be prepared.
How long does a cognitive assessment take?
Most assessments take 60–120 minutes depending on the test used and the person’s pace. Additional time is required for scoring, interpretation, and providing feedback.
What tools are used in a cognitive assessment?
Commonly used tools include the WAIS-IV (adult assessment), WISC-V (child assessment), and other validated measures of memory, attention, or executive functioning depending on the referral question.
What is a Cognitive (IQ) Assessment?
A cognitive assessment measures thinking abilities such as reasoning, problem-solving, memory, processing speed, verbal comprehension, and visual-spatial skills. Standardised tools (such as the WAIS-IV or WISC-V) compare an individual’s performance with same-age peers.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re seeking clarity around cognitive strengths, thinking skills or intellectual development, we welcome you to get in touch.
Book online or speak with our support team about your assessment goals.