What is a psychological assessment?
An assessment combines interviews, questionnaires, standardised tests and, where helpful, information from family members, teachers or other professionals. The psychologist scores and interprets the results, writes a report, and meets with you to explain the findings and recommendations.
Assessments we offer
Adult ADHD assessment
For adults who wonder whether ADHD explains lifelong patterns with focus, organisation and restlessness.
Learn moreChild and teen ADHD assessment
For children and teenagers who find it hard to focus, settle or manage impulses at home and at school.
Learn moreAutism assessment
A neuro-affirming autism (ASD) assessment for adolescents and adults, including late diagnosis.
Learn moreCognitive assessment
WISC or WAIS testing to understand reasoning, memory and processing speed, for school, study or work.
Learn moreLearning assessment
Looks at reading, spelling, writing and maths difficulties, such as dyslexia, with advice for school or study.
Learn moreFunctional capacity assessment
Describes how a person manages everyday life and what support helps, using measures such as the ABAS-3.
Learn morePTSD assessment
A trauma-informed assessment using the CAPS-5 interview, with a written report and recommendations.
Learn moreWe also assess memory concerns; please see your GP first, then call us to talk about whether a cognitive assessment would help.
Fee guide
Assessments are charged at $230 per hour (as of July 2026). The amounts below are a guide; the actual cost depends on what is needed, and your psychologist confirms the estimate with you before starting.
| Assessment | Usually includes | Guide fee |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive assessment | 2-hour intake, 3 hours of testing (for example WISC or WAIS), scoring and report, 1-hour feedback | $2,100 |
| ADHD assessment | Intake, diagnostic interview (DIVA-5), information from school or family, testing, report, feedback | $2,500 |
| Autism (ASD) assessment | Intake, diagnostic interview, information from others, ADOS-2 and other testing, report, feedback | $2,700 |
| Functional capacity assessment | Initial consultation, assessment (for example ABAS-3), report, feedback | $1,600 |
| PTSD assessment | Screening, full CAPS-5 interview, report, feedback | $1,500 |
| Learning assessment | Intake, testing chosen to fit the question, report, feedback | Quoted at intake ($230 per hour) |
Medicare and payment plans
Medicare doesn't cover assessments at Psych Connect. The NDIS doesn't pay for assessments to diagnose conditions such as ADHD or autism. If you're already an NDIS participant, your plan may cover a functional capacity assessment; check with your plan manager.
Flexible payment plans are available through MediPay (eligibility applies).
Payment plans are provided by MediPay Holdings Pty Ltd (Australian Credit Licence 474336), not Psych Connect. Applications are subject to MediPay's credit assessment criteria. Terms, conditions, fees and charges apply.
Full details are on our fees page.
How an assessment works
- Get in touch. Call us or send the form on this page. We talk about what you'd like to understand and which assessment fits.
- Referral and intake form. For an ADHD assessment, ask your GP for a referral. Everyone completes our online client intake form.
- Intake interview. Your psychologist gathers background and plans the assessment with you. This can often be done by video.
- Testing. Standardised tests and observation, usually in person at Springfield Central or The Gap.
- Scoring and report. Your psychologist scores and interprets the results and writes the report. They give you a timeline at intake.
- Feedback session. You go through the findings and recommendations together and receive your written report.
Interviews and feedback can often be done by secure video; testing is usually done in person at one of our clinics. Your psychologist confirms the estimated cost with you before testing begins.
ADHD and autism assessed together
ADHD and autism often occur together, a combination sometimes called AuDHD. The two can overlap or hide each other: an autistic need for routine may cover up ADHD disorganisation, and ADHD restlessness can look like social difficulty. When both are questions, they can be assessed together, sharing the history interview and questionnaires where that makes sense, with the ADOS-2 and other testing added as needed.
A combined assessment's cost depends on what is needed and is quoted at intake. Read more about adult ADHD, child and teen ADHD and autism assessments.
Reports, your GP and ADHD medicine
Psychologists assess and write a report, but we don't prescribe medicine. With your consent, we share the report with your GP, paediatrician or psychiatrist, who can talk with you about treatment options, including whether medicine is suitable.
Queensland's rules changed on 1 December 2025. Fully qualified GPs (Fellows of the RACGP or ACRRM) can now start, change and continue ADHD stimulant medicine for adults, within dose limits. Paediatricians can prescribe for young people up to age 24. Whether medicine is right for you, and whether a doctor prescribes it, is a decision for you and that doctor; an assessment doesn't promise either. Queensland Health: ADHD psychostimulants (updated 28 November 2025).
Who assesses
All our assessments are done by two psychologists. Both are registered with the Psychology Board of Australia, and you can check their registration on the public register at ahpra.gov.au.
Dr Sirous Momenzadeh (Clinical Psychologist)
Director and Principal Clinical Psychologist
PhD, MPsych (Clin)
More than 19 years of practice across public and private settings. His clinical focus includes trauma and PTSD, and the assessment of ADHD and autism in adolescents and adults.
Psychologist with an endorsement in clinical psychology (Psychology Board of Australia). AHPRA registration number PSY0000965905.
Farah Sobhanian (Psychologist)
Registered Psychologist
BA Psychology, Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology
More than 18 years in mental health with individuals, couples and families. She completes ADHD assessments and works with anxiety, trauma, grief and loss.
Psychologist with general registration (Psychology Board of Australia). AHPRA registration number PSY0001260612.
Read their full profiles on our team page.
Where we assess
- Springfield Central: inside Springfield Doctors, in the Ipswich region.
- The Gap: inside The Gap Village Doctors, in Brisbane's north-west.
- Telehealth: interviews and feedback can often be done by secure video; testing is usually in person.
Not every practitioner works at every clinic on every day, so when you call we'll let you know who is available where. Both clinics are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm; for Saturdays, please call to check.
Referring a patient or client? See our referrals page and GP guide.