A cognitive assessment may also be called an IQ assessment, educational assessment or neuropsychological assessment. All cognitive assessments will involve a clinical interview and standardised testing. The specifics of the assessment will depend on the question that is being asked. I offer several options, depending on the need. These are outlined below

Cognitive Assessment

This assessment looks at general intellectual abilities. It can be suitable when a child is having difficulties learning or developing certain skills, or where an adult has concerns or curiousity about their own intellectual abilities. It does not include any academic achievement testing, so does not provide insights into a child’s academic abilities.

This assessment provides an overview of cognitive strengths and areas of difficulty. It can be used to identify whether an intellectual disability may be present and whether a person has particular strengths and difficulties that impact their lives. It is not suitable for identifing specific learning disabilities such as dyslexia.

This assessment involves a detailed discussion with the individual (in the case of adults or older teenagers), or with parents in the case of children. A battery of standardised cognitive tests are then administered. This assessment can typically be completed in a single session lasting 2 hours, although parents may prefer to break this up and attend separately for the clinical interview. Equally, if a child has difficulty maintaining attention and motivation, it may be necessary to complete shorter sessions over a period of weeks.

On completion of the assessment, you will receive a full written report and a detailed feedback session. This report will include recommendations and strategies to help, where necessary.

Cost: €700

Educational Assessment

A detailed educational assessment includes everything carried out in a basic cognitive assessment, with the addition of academic achievement. This may be suitable when a teacher has noted that a child is struggling in particular areas, or where a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia is suspected. This is also suitable for the assessment of giftedness as it allows a comparison of overall IQ to academic performance.

Given the increased number of tests administered, a detailed cognitive assessment generally takes place in one to two sessions, plus a feedback session. I aim to complete the testing in a single session lasting approximately 3 hours, but if your child struggles with attention and concentration in this time, we can arrange to complete testing at a second appointment instead.

Cost: €850