ADHD, Autism, Cognitive & Memory Assessments in Hawthorne, Brisbane
At The Good Life Therapy, we provide comprehensive psychological assessments for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults in Hawthorne, Brisbane.
Psychological assessments can provide valuable insight into learning, attention, memory, cognitive functioning, behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and everyday functioning. Whether you are seeking answers for yourself, your child, or a family member, assessments can help identify strengths, clarify challenges, guide diagnoses, and inform recommendations for support.
Our experienced psychologists provide ADHD assessments, autism assessments, cognitive assessments, memory assessments, learning assessments, giftedness assessments, and adaptive functioning assessments, helping clients better understand themselves and access appropriate supports.
Our Assessment Services
We provide assessments that may assist in informing diagnoses, treatment planning, educational recommendations, workplace accommodations, and support services relating to:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Learning difficulties
Giftedness
Cognitive functioning
Memory concerns and cognitive decline
Executive functioning difficulties
Adaptive functioning
Academic and educational concerns
Assessments are tailored to the individual's age, presenting concerns, and goals, ensuring recommendations are meaningful, practical, and relevant to everyday life
Who We Assess
We provide assessment services for:
Children (4+)
Adolescents
Young adults
Adults
Older adults
Clients often seek assessment when experiencing:
Attention and concentration difficulties
Learning or academic challenges
Difficulties with organisation and planning
Emotional regulation concerns
Social communication differences
Sensory sensitivities
Memory concerns
Cognitive changes associated with ageing
Everyday functioning difficulties
Ongoing feelings of overwhelm, burnout, or feeling different from others
Our Assessment Process
Initial Assessment Appointment
The assessment process begins with a comprehensive initial appointment designed to understand the individual's concerns, developmental history, educational or workplace functioning, medical background, and any relevant psychological or neurological factors.
This appointment helps determine the most appropriate assessment pathway and ensures recommendations are guided by both assessment results and important historical information.
Assessment & Information Gathering
Depending on the assessment type, the process may include:
Clinical interviews
Standardised assessment tools
Parent, caregiver, teacher, partner, or support person questionnaires
Behavioural observations
Review of school reports and previous documentation
Cognitive and memory testing
Feedback & Recommendations
Following completion of the assessment process, a feedback session is provided to explain results, discuss recommendations, and identify appropriate next steps.
Where appropriate, a comprehensive written report may also be provided to support recommendations within educational, workplace, healthcare, disability, or community settings.
Assessment Cost
We understand that assessment costs are an important consideration for individuals and families. At The Good Life Therapy, we aim to provide transparent pricing for ADHD assessments, Autism assessments, Learning Assessments, Cognitive Assessments and Memory Assessments in Brisbane. Following an initial consultation, we will provide a clear assessment pathway and fee estimate tailored to your needs.
Single Assessments start from $1000
ADHD Assessments Brisbane
ADHD can impact attention, concentration, organisation, emotional regulation, motivation, impulsivity, and executive functioning.
Many individuals seek ADHD assessment after experiencing ongoing challenges at school, university, work, or in their personal lives. ADHD can present differently across children, adolescents, and adults, and assessment can help provide clarity, understanding, and direction for future support.
Autism Assessments Brisbane
Autism assessments can help individuals better understand social communication differences, sensory experiences, emotional regulation, routines, masking, and neurodivergent experiences.
Our clinicians aim to provide a respectful, supportive, and neuro-affirming assessment process that recognises individual strengths while exploring areas where additional support may be beneficial.
Cognitive Assessments Brisbane
Cognitive assessments provide a detailed understanding of intellectual functioning, reasoning abilities, memory, processing speed, attention, and problem-solving skills.
These assessments may be recommended when exploring learning difficulties, giftedness, academic concerns, cognitive strengths, or diagnostic clarification.
We provide cognitive assessments for children, adolescents, and adults using age-appropriate, evidence-based assessment tools.
Memory Assessments & Cognitive Decline
Memory and cognitive assessments can assist individuals experiencing concerns about memory, attention, processing speed, executive functioning, or age-related cognitive changes.
These assessments are often helpful for adults and older adults experiencing concerns about memory impairment, cognitive decline, or dementia, and can provide valuable information to assist families, GPs, specialists, and healthcare providers in understanding current functioning and planning future support.
Renata has a particular interest in supporting adults and older adults experiencing memory concerns, cognitive changes, and dementia-related challenges.
Learning Difficulty & Giftedness Assessments
Learning and cognitive assessments can help identify learning differences, processing difficulties, academic challenges, and areas of advanced cognitive ability and giftedness.
Assessment outcomes can support educational planning, school accommodations, and recommendations for additional learning supports where appropriate.
Adaptive Functioning Assessments
Adaptive functioning assessments evaluate practical daily living skills, communication, social functioning, self-care, and independence.
These assessments can assist with understanding support needs, planning interventions, accessing services, and identifying strengths and challenges across different environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can adults have an ADHD assessment?
Yes. ADHD is increasingly recognised in adulthood, and many adults seek assessment after experiencing longstanding difficulties with concentration, organisation, emotional regulation, or executive functioning.
Can assessments help identify memory problems?
Yes. Cognitive and memory assessments can help identify memory concerns, cognitive strengths and weaknesses, and age-related changes in functioning.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. A GP referral is not required to access an assessment, although some individuals may be referred by their GP, psychiatrist, paediatrician, school, or other healthcare providers.
Will I receive a report?
Depending on the assessment type, a comprehensive written report may be provided outlining results, recommendations, and suggested next steps.
Assessment Clinic in Hawthorne, Brisbane
The Good Life Therapy provides psychological assessment services for clients across Hawthorne, Bulimba, Balmoral, Norman Park, Camp Hill, Morningside, Cannon Hill, Carina, Seven Hills, and surrounding Brisbane suburbs.
If you would like to learn more about our assessment services, please contact our friendly reception team on (07) 3063 1058 or complete the enquiry form below.