Cognitive (IQ) Assessment in Melbourne
Understand Thinking, Learning, and Cognitive Strengths
A cognitive (IQ) assessment provides a comprehensive understanding of an individual's intellectual abilities, cognitive strengths, and areas of challenge. At Flourish Horizon, we provide individually tailored cognitive assessments for children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based, gold-standard assessment tools.
Whether the goal is to better understand learning, identify giftedness, investigate cognitive difficulties, or support educational planning, our assessments provide meaningful insights and practical recommendations.
Who May Benefit from a Cognitive Assessment?
A cognitive assessment may be appropriate for individuals who:
- Are experiencing learning or academic difficulties
- May be intellectually gifted
- Require clarification of cognitive strengths and weaknesses
- Need recommendations for school or educational support
- Require assessment as part of a broader Autism or ADHD evaluation
- Are experiencing cognitive concerns affecting work, study, or daily functioning
- Require documentation for educational accommodations or funding applications
What Does the Assessment Involve?
Every assessment is tailored to the individual's needs and referral questions. Depending on the presentation, the assessment may include:
- Comprehensive clinical interview
- Developmental, medical, and educational history
- Cognitive (IQ) testing
- Academic achievement testing (where indicated)
- Behavioural observations
- Parent, teacher, or self-report questionnaires (where appropriate)
- Feedback session
- Comprehensive written report with practical recommendations
Our Tailored Assessment Approach
No two individuals present in the same way. Rather than using a fixed assessment battery, we carefully select assessment tools based on the individual's presentation, developmental history, age, strengths, and referral questions.
Depending on clinical needs, assessments may include:
- WISC–V – Cognitive assessment for school-aged children
- WPPSI–IV – Cognitive assessment for preschool and young children
- WAIS–IV – Cognitive assessment for adolescents and adults
- WIAT–III – Academic achievement assessment
- Raven's Progressive Matrices – Non-verbal reasoning assessment
- Additional behavioural, executive functioning, adaptive functioning, or emotional measures where clinically indicated
Our goal is not simply to generate an IQ score, but to develop a comprehensive understanding of how an individual thinks, learns, solves problems, and functions in everyday life.
Who We Assess
Preschool Children
Assessment of early cognitive development, school readiness, developmental concerns, and giftedness.
School-aged Children
Assessment of learning profiles, intellectual abilities, academic strengths, and educational needs.
Adolescents
Assessment to support learning, educational planning, subject selection, and transition to higher education.
Adults
Assessment of cognitive abilities for university accommodations, vocational planning, diagnostic clarification, or personal understanding.
What Will You Receive?
Following the assessment, you will receive:
✔ A comprehensive written psychological report
✔ A detailed cognitive profile
✔ Clear explanation of strengths and areas requiring support
✔ Practical recommendations for home, school, university, or workplace
✔ Recommendations for educational adjustments and interventions where appropriate
✔ Recommendations for further assessment or referrals if indicated