Who we are
Psychological Assessment Solutions is a small-sized boutique psychology practice situated in The Hills District of Sydney.
We believe that assessments are only a starting point to providing parents with the right information as to how they can support their child’s development. Our focus is identifying cognitive processes that are contributing to your child’s learning and behaviour difficulties. It is through a comprehensive assessment process that we are able to provide you with recommendations that are specific to your child.
We pride ourselves in our ability to work around parents’ busy schedules and consequently we travel throughout Sydney. We provide an array of assessments for children between the ages of 4 and 19.
Meet the founder
Ida Shapievsky is the Director of the centre and founded this practice in 2008 after the birth of her son. It was after having her own child and trying to juggle both motherhood and her career, that she realised the benefits and importance of undergoing thorough assessment to guide parental decision-making that will have considerable long-term implications on their child’s development.
Ida is passionate about the value of psychological assessments and how they can help unravel the complexities associated with school readiness, dyslexia, intellectual giftedness and attention problems. Her unique point of difference lies in her approach to integrating current best practices in treating learning difficulties and multidisciplinary treatment to ensure long-lasting and effective outcomes.
To this end, we have access to allied health professionals such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and literacy intervention teachers who can assist children in reaching their full potential.
Learn how we can help your child reach their full capability.
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Common
Questions
Do I need a referral for my child to be assessed?
Unfortunately, Medicare does not cover the cost of any type of assessment. However, if you have private health insurance which covers psychological services, you may be eligible for a rebate.
What does a typical assessment process involve?
Typically, an assessment involves a clinical interview with the parent, assessment with the child, review of relevant reports, interpretation and report writing and a parent feedback session. Following the session we are happy to liaise with relevant future professionals. The overall assessment has three main components: the parent interview, the testing session and the report as a form of feedback.
What type of assessment does my child need?
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What happens during an assessment?
- Our office will be in contact with you to discuss the assessment and start the process with ‘information gathering’. This may include emailing you forms to fill out before the assessment.
- The next step is a clinical interview with you and/or your child. Depending on circumstances, this may be completed before or on the day of the assessment.
- On the day of the assessment, you and your child will meet with your clinician to complete the assessments (tests).
- Then, your clinician will interpret the tests, look at all the information gathered and summarise this into a comprehensive report with recommendations. Please note this step does not happen on the day of assessment.
How long is your waitlist?
As we are predominantly an assessment practice, our wait times are significantly shorter than other providers. Currently, we aim to see you within 4 weeks.
Please call us to book a suitable day and time.
How long will it take to receive my report?
Once all information is received and test results are submitted, we require 2.5 weeks to complete your report.
When and where are the assessments conducted?
Assessments are usually conducted during the week in school hours, both during school terms and school holidays.
Typically, assessments are conducted at our office in Rouse Hill, although we do travel to schools, preschools and clients’ homes throughout Sydney for some assessments as well.
What to tell your child?
Parents are often concerned about what to tell their children before the assessment. As with most aspects of the assessment, it depends on the purpose of the assessment and the age of the child.
With older children over 7 or 8 years, there is no need for “white lies” and parents should have an upfront discussion about why they would like their child to be assessed.
With younger children, particularly around 3 – 4 years of age, parents may want to tell them that they will be doing some puzzles with a “puzzle teacher”. Try not to put too much emphasis on the testing process, the more relaxed the children on the day of the assessment, the more representative their results.
How much does an assessment cost?
We pride ourselves in offering affordable and competitive prices. All assessments are designed to meet the individual needs of clients. Assessments can range from approximately 1-5 hours and up to 5hrs. All assessments come with a report with recommendations and feedback.
Please call us on 0425 269 658 to discuss appointment times and pricing.