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Intellectual Disability
Intellectual Disability Assessment
An Intellectual Disability Assessment is commonly requested by schools or the NDIS to determine if an individual meets the criteria for an Intellectual Disability.
Individuals with Intellectual Disability often face challenges in learning, communication, and independent living skills.
Common Signs of Intellectual Disability
Delayed developmental milestones
Difficulty with learning
Limited attention span
Memory problems
Language and speech delays or difficulties
Poor motor skills
Slow processing speed or thinking
Difficulty organising or planning
Difficulty following instructions
DISORDERS RELATED TO INTELLECTUAL AND COGNITIVE FUNCTION
Intellectual Disability
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Dyslexia (reading)
Dysgraphia (writing)
Dyscalculia (mathematics)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Intellectual Disability is characterised by difficulties in general mental abilities and adaptive functioning. This assessment helps in providing recommendations for NDIS funding and determining appropriate curriculum adaptations in educational settings.
It is important to identify and support individuals with Intellectual Disability, as they may have significant academic and attentional issues that can become more apparent as educational demands increase.
Intellectual Disability Assessment: $1440
Meet Our Specialist Team of Psychologists
Katie Glynn
Educational & Developmental Psychologist
Manda Isac
Registered Psychologist
Ben Aitken
Registered Psychologist
Martin Fraser
Forensic Psychologist
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The assessment process typically spans approximately six weeks and includes:
- An Intake Appointment
- A Telehealth Assessment
- An Online Questionnaire
- A Feedback Appointment
If you are a current participant of the NDIS, they will assess each individual on a case-by-case basis. Please refer to our NDIS section for further information.
