Assessments | Therapy for Kids Perth
Assessments

Understanding your child
starts here

Our assessments are designed to help families and clinicians build a clearer, more complete picture of a child's strengths, needs, and the support that will make the most difference.

"An assessment isn't about labelling — it's about understanding. When we understand a child more fully, we can support them more effectively."

Our Assessments

What we assess

We offer four types of assessments at Therapy for Kids Perth, each conducted by our experienced clinicians. All assessments are neuroaffirming, strengths-based, and focused on building understanding — not defining limitations.

01 — Assessment

ADHD Assessment

Psychology

A thorough, neuroaffirming ADHD assessment for children, adolescents, and young adults. Our psychologists use a comprehensive, evidence-based approach that includes clinical interviews, standardised rating scales, direct assessment, and collateral information from parents and teachers. The process is designed to be informative and collaborative — not clinical or intimidating.

Conducted by: Psychologist
Timeline: 4–6 weeks for final report
Funding: Self-funded · Private health
Available at: Beckenham · Myaree · Karrinyup
02 — Assessment

Autism Assessment

Psychology & Speech Pathology

A comprehensive, multidisciplinary autism assessment conducted by our psychology and speech pathology team, following the National Clinical Guidelines and WA consensus pathway. We use the ADOS-2 alongside clinical interviews, developmental history, and collateral information to build a full picture of your child. Our approach is neuroaffirming throughout — we celebrate difference and avoid deficit-based framing.

Conducted by: Psychologist + Speech Pathologist
Timeline: 4–6 weeks for final report
Funding: Self-funded · Private health · Medicare (M10)
Available at: Beckenham · Myaree · Karrinyup
03 — Assessment

Cognitive Assessment

Psychology

A cognitive assessment provides a detailed profile of your child's intellectual abilities — including reasoning, processing speed, working memory, and verbal and non-verbal skills. It can be valuable for understanding learning profiles, identifying intellectual disability, informing school planning, and supporting other assessment processes. The face-to-face assessment takes approximately 2 hours.

Conducted by: Psychologist
Duration: ~2 hours face-to-face
Funding: Self-funded · Private health
Available at: Beckenham · Myaree · Karrinyup
04 — Assessment

Functional Capacity Assessment

Occupational Therapy

A Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) is a comprehensive evaluation of how a child's disability affects their ability to participate in everyday life — at home, at school, and in the community. Most commonly used to support NDIS applications and plan reviews, an FCA produces a detailed report that helps the NDIA understand a child's real support needs. A minimum of 10 hours is required.

Conducted by: Occupational Therapist
Duration: Minimum 10 hours
Funding: NDIS (Improved Daily Living) · Self-funded
Available at: All locations · Mobile
Not Sure Where to Start?

We'll help you find the right fit

If you're not sure which assessment is right for your child, please get in touch. Our team can talk through your concerns, explain the differences between assessments, and help you work out the most appropriate next step.

You don't need a referral to enquire — just reach out and we'll take it from there.

Ready to take the next step?

Get in touch to discuss which assessment is right for your child. We'll walk you through the process, timeline, and fees before you commit to anything.