Cognitive assessment for ages 12+ in Blacktown

Cognitive assessment that documents what you need.

Clear findings, written for the people who need to understand them.

In-person assessment of cognitive and intellectual functioning for people aged 12 and over, used to clarify a presenting picture, document eligibility for supports and inform decisions about education, work and daily living. Assessment involves a structured clinical interview, developmental and educational history, validated measures selected for the individual and behavioural observation. Because cognitive testing uses standardised, hands-on tasks, it is conducted at the Blacktown office rather than by video.

Andrew will contact suitable new enquiries directly. For ages 12+. Assessment at the Blacktown office.

Layers of thinking and ability being mapped into a clearer overall picture
Is this for you?

Commonly used for

  • NDIS access requests and plan reassessments
  • Centrelink Disability Support Pension (DSP) applications
  • Educational planning and school adjustments
  • Workplace accommodation requests
  • Diagnostic clarification, for example intellectual disability
  • Re-assessment where updated documentation is needed

Please note: we do not provide medico-legal assessments or reports for court, insurance disputes, or other legal proceedings. Reports are prepared for clinical, educational, workplace, and NDIS purposes only.

How it works
01

Send an enquiry

Andrew clarifies the purpose of the assessment, what the report needs to support and provides a written quote once the scope is agreed.

02

Structured assessment sessions

You work through a clinical interview, developmental and educational history, and validated measures selected for your situation with Andrew.

03

Detailed written report

Andrew prepares clear findings and recommendations for the agencies and institutions that will read the report.

Fees

Scope-dependent pricing, quoted before booking

Assessment fees depend on the referral question, agreed scope, measures and report needs. After enquiry review, Andrew contacts you directly, then provides a written quote before you decide whether to proceed.

ServiceFeeWhat happens next
Cognitive / intellectual assessmentQuoted after scope reviewWritten scope, inclusions and quote confirmed before booking
Written reportIncluded in the quoted scopeReport requirements are confirmed before booking
Feedback and liaisonIncluded only where specified in the written quoteAny feedback or liaison is itemised before booking

The written quote states the total fee, what is included and who will be invoiced. Do not assume Medicare, private health or NDIS coverage unless Andrew confirms it in writing.

Common questions

Before you enquire

What is a cognitive assessment used for?+

Most commonly NDIS access and plan reassessments, Centrelink DSP applications, educational planning, workplace accommodations, and diagnostic clarification such as intellectual disability.

Who reads the report?+

Reports are written with the end reader in mind: NDIS assessors, Centrelink, schools, employers, GPs and psychiatrists. The findings and recommendations are clear and practical rather than buried in jargon.

Do you provide reports for legal matters?+

No. Wiser Minds does not provide medico-legal assessments or reports for court, insurance disputes, or other legal proceedings. Assessment reports are prepared for clinical, educational, workplace, and NDIS purposes.

Is a referral required?+

No referral is needed to enquire. Some funding pathways have their own requirements, which Andrew walks through with you in that first call.

Will the report guarantee NDIS access or the DSP?+

No. The report sets out measured cognitive and adaptive functioning and what it means for daily life, in the terms the NDIA and Centrelink assess against. The decisions themselves rest with those agencies. A clear report helps them decide using complete, clinically grounded evidence.

Do you offer after hours or Saturday appointments?

After hours (weekdays from 5pm) and Saturday appointments are available for private and Medicare therapy at the Blacktown office or by telehealth, with a higher gap fee than standard hours. If you need an assessment appointment outside standard weekday hours, mention it when you enquire and Andrew will let you know what is possible.

Andrew Bechara, Founder and Principal Psychologist
Direct, personal contactSpeak with Andrew from the first enquiry.

Founder and Principal Psychologist at Wiser Minds Psychology.

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