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IQ testing uses the internationally recognised Wechsler scales to measure cognitive ability across several domains — a clear snapshot of how you learn, reason and solve problems, for ages 7 and up.
Reasons people seek IQ testing.
An IQ assessment measures cognitive strengths and needs — useful whenever a clear, objective picture supports learning, planning or an application. It is a tool to understand functioning, not a measure of a person's worth.
- A child or teen may be gifted, or may need extra support at school.
- A learning difficulty, such as dyslexia, may be affecting study or work.
- You want to understand your cognitive strengths and how to use them.
- A school or university needs evidence for special provisions or accommodations.
- You need objective evidence of cognitive functioning for an NDIS or Centrelink DSP application.
- You would like IQ testing as part of a broader assessment, for example for ADHD or learning.
Every assessment answers a clear question. We agree on what you want to learn before we begin, and make sure the report answers it.
Five domains, one clear profile.
Modern IQ tests go well beyond a single number. The Wechsler scales profile several distinct abilities, interpreted by a qualified psychologist.
Verbal comprehension
Verbal reasoning, vocabulary and the ability to understand and express ideas in words.
Visual-spatial & fluid reasoning
Analysing visual information, solving novel problems and reasoning without relying on prior knowledge.
Working memory
Holding information in mind and working with it — key for instructions and mental arithmetic.
Processing speed
How quickly and accurately you take in information and make decisions.
IQ testing is conducted by a qualified psychologist using the Wechsler scales — WISC-V for ages 6 to 16 and WAIS-IV for ages 16 and over. Every assessment includes a feedback session.
Your assessment, step by step.
Clear and structured from start to finish — you will always know what is next.
Initial consultation
We discuss your needs, background and goals, then choose the most appropriate tests and send questionnaires ahead of time.
Testing session
Testing usually takes two to four hours, in one session or spread across a few, with breaks. It is engaging, not an exam.
Report & feedback
You receive a comprehensive written report and a feedback session that explains the scores and what to do next.
Know your costs before you start.
IQ testing is quoted in full and in writing before you commit. Additional testing, such as achievement, memory or adaptive-behaviour measures, is quoted separately.
See the full fee schedule- No Medicare rebate: IQ testing sits outside Medicare, so a Mental Health Care Plan does not apply.
- NDIS & private health: some NDIS plans and private health insurers contribute — check with your provider, and we will supply invoices for any claim.
- Combined assessments: where you need IQ plus achievement testing, we will quote the combined assessment up front.
Things people ask before booking.
Do I need a referral for IQ testing?
How much does IQ testing cost?
Is IQ testing covered by Medicare?
How long does IQ testing take?
Can an IQ test diagnose a learning disability?
Clarity about how you think and learn.
Gold-standard IQ testing for ages 7 and up, with a clear report you can use for study, work or an application. Quoted in writing first.
Let’s get you matched.
No referral needed to begin. Medicare rebates apply with a Mental Health Treatment Plan.
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