Assessment Services
All assessments and consultations will take place at SPELD Vic’s new base located at Suite 2, Level 1, 38 Margaret Street in Moonee Ponds.
For general inquiries, email hello@speldvic.org.au or call (03) 9480 4422.
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SPELD Victoria specialises in offering assessments for learning difficulties, and functional literacy and numeracy skills. At this stage, we do not offer assessments for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or Language Disorder.
If you would like to make a booking or discuss the assessments that we provide at SPELD Victoria, please contact us by phone on (03) 9480 4422 or via email at assessments@speldvic.org.au.
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Please note:
- A $90 deposit will be collected to secure your assessment booking date. Please note, the deposit is non-refundable when cancellations for assessments are made within two weeks of the assessment date.
- Psychologist Consultations are to be paid, in full, prior to the appointment. Please note, consultations that need to be rescheduled or cancelled within 24 hours of their appointment will receive a 50% refund of the fee paid.
For more details, please refer to the SPELD Victoria Refund Policy: https://speldvic.org.au/refund-policy/
1) Psychologist Consultation
- Standard Consultation – 45 minutes
- Extended Consultation – 60 minutes
(to discuss more than one child or a client with complex needs)
A one-page summary of the consultation, with recommended strategies and resources, will be provided within 1-2 weeks following the consultation.
2) Functional Assessment of Literacy and Numeracy
A comprehensive and combined diagnostic assessment that takes between 3 and 4 hours. It includes a cognitive assessment (e.g WISC-V) and a variety of academic achievement tests that focus on literacy and numeracy skills (e.g WIAT III and other tests). The battery of tests administered is sufficient to diagnose a Specific Learning Disorder (e.g. Dyslexia or Dyscalculia) when all diagnostic criteria aremet in accordance with the DSM-5-TR. A written report is provided within 4-6 weeks of the assessment date.
3) Functional Assessment of Literacy
A comprehensive diagnostic assessment that takes approximately 2.5 and 3 hours and includes a cognitive assessment (e.g WISC-V), as well as a variety of academic achievement tests that focus on literacy (e.g WIAT III and other tests). The battery of tests administered is sufficient to diagnose a Specific Learning Disorder (e.g. Dyslexia or Dyscalculia) when all diagnostic criteria are met in accordance with the DSM-5-TR. A written report is provided within 4-6 weeks of the assessment date.
4) Functional Assessment of Numeracy
A comprehensive diagnostic assessment that takes approximately 2.5 and 3 hours and includes a cognitive assessment (e.g WISC-V), as well as a variety of academic achievement tests that focus on numeracy (e.g WIAT III and other tests). The battery of tests administered is sufficient to diagnose a Specific Learning Disorder (e.g. Dyslexia or Dyscalculia) when all diagnostic criteria are met in accordance with the DSM-5-TR. A written report is provided within 4-6 weeks of the assessment date.
5) Review Functional Assessment of Literacy and/or Numeracy
A comprehensive review assessment that takes between 3 and 4 hours for individuals who have previously had a comprehensive assessment at SPELD Victoria. This assessment is appropriate for returning clients who require a more comprehensive assessment than a Diagnostic Reassessment. This is suitable if individuals need updated recommendations, and might need a diagnostic reassessment in a specific area where they previously may not have been diagnosed.
6) Functional Impact Review of Literacy and/or Numearcy
A short review assessment that takes between 1 and 2 hours. This reviews the current severity or functional impact of an existing learning disorder diagnosis. Only brief recommendations for accommodations will be made. New diagnoses are not considered as part of this assessment. A written report is provided within 4-6 weeks of the assessment date.
7) Diagnostic Review Assessment of Literacy and/or Numeracy
A diagnostic assessment that takes approximately 1.5 hours and includes measures of academic achievement specific to the area targeted in intervention. It is designed to identify if the student has improved as a result of the intervention. A written report is provided within 4-6 weeks of the assessment date. Please note, this assessment is only for previous SPELD clients who have undertaken an assessment within the last 12 months. Clients who return within three years of initial assessment may also be considered for this.
8) Assessment Costs
(Fees are typically reviewed twice a year)
Assessment costs
Psychologist Consultation:
- Standard Consultation – $220; HCC $140
(45 mins) - Extended Consultation – $290; HCC $180
(60 mins)
Functional Assessment of Literacy and Numeracy (FALN) – $1875
Functional Assessment of Literacy (FAL) – $1550
Functional Assessment of Numeracy (FAN) – $1550
Review Functional Assessment:
- Literacy and Numeracy – $1875
- Literacy OR Numeracy – $1550
Functional Impact Review:
- Literacy and Numeracy – $645
- Literacy OR Numeracy – $525
Diagnostic Review Assessment:
- Literacy and Numeracy – $550
- Literacy OR Numeracy – $475
