At SA Psychology and Wellness, we offer intellectual disability assessments for children, adolescents, and adults, helping families and individuals access the clarity, support, and resources they deserve.
Understanding intellectual and adaptive functioning is key to supporting individuals with unique learning and developmental needs. At SA Psychology and Wellness, we offer intellectual disability assessments for children, adolescents, and adults, helping families and individuals access the clarity, support, and resources they deserve.
Are you or your child experiencing ongoing challenges with learning, reasoning, problem-solving, or daily living skills? Has a teacher, caregiver, or health professional suggested an assessment for intellectual or adaptive functioning? Are you seeking guidance for educational planning, access to supports, or NDIS eligibility?
Our assessments are tailored to each person, using a respectful, neuroaffirmative approach to highlight strengths, identify areas of need, and provide practical recommendations for thriving at home, school, work, and in the community.
about cognitive and adaptive strengths and challenges
to appropriate supports, interventions, and resources
for services or funding, such as NDIS or educational adjustments
to understand needs, advocate for supports, and plan for future success
An intellectual disability assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of cognitive and adaptive functioning. It is designed to:
Gather background information about development, education, medical history, and daily living skills.
Use standardised measures to assess intellectual abilities, including reasoning, problem-solving, and understanding.
Evaluate practical skills for daily living, such as communication, self-care, social skills, and independence.
Completed by the individual, family members, teachers, or caregivers to provide a broad perspective on strengths and challenges in everyday life.
The assessment process usually takes around 3 to 3.5 hours and may be completed in a single session or over multiple appointments, depending on individual needs.
Summarise assessment results, strengths, areas of need, and recommendations for supports or interventions.
Review findings, answer questions, and plan next steps together.
Assessments are conducted with sensitivity and respect, recognising that all individual’s abilities and needs are unique.
