Business Details
Expert Educational Assessments for Children
Childhood Psychology is a dedicated psychology practice specialising in educational assessments for children aged 6 to 16. Our Principal Psychologist, Julie Steward, brings over two decades of experience working in community organisations and schools across Brisbane and Melbourne. We focus on understanding each child's unique learning needs through comprehensive clinical interviews and standardised psychometric testing. Our approach combines the WISC-V cognitive assessment and WIAT-III achievement test to identify learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. We collaborate closely with families and educators to provide actionable insights that support children's academic and emotional development.By maintaining small caseloads, we ensure personalised attention and high-quality service delivery. Our assessments can be conducted in-clinic at Northgate or within schools during school hours with appropriate permissions. We utilise evidence-based practices and gold-standard testing methodologies widely recognised across Australian educational and psychological settings. Our commitment to transparency and collaboration extends to providing detailed feedback sessions and supporting follow-up actions as needed. This focused approach enables us to deliver meaningful outcomes that address specific learning challenges while fostering long-term academic success.
Services
Educational Assessments
Psychological Testing
Dyslexia Assessment
ADHD Assessment
Cognitive Testing
Achievement Testing
Highlights and features
- Over 20 years of specialist child psychology experience in Brisbane and Melbourne
- Personalised service with small caseloads for focused attention
- Collaborative approach involving families and educators
- Uses gold-standard WISC-V and WIAT-III assessment tools
- Registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Associations and certifications
- AHPRA
Services
Educational Assessments
Comprehensive evaluations identifying learning difficulties through clinical interviews and standardised testing. Targets children aged 6-16, using WISC-V and WIAT-III assessments to diagnose conditions like dyslexia and ADHD. Provides actionable insights for families and educators.
Cognitive Testing
WISC-V based cognitive assessments measuring verbal comprehension, visual spatial skills, and processing speed. Evaluates working memory and fluid reasoning to understand a child's learning capabilities. Forms part of broader educational diagnostic process.
Achievement Testing
WIAT-III standardised testing assessing literacy and numeracy skills. Measures reading, spelling, comprehension, writing and mathematical abilities. Identifies academic performance relative to cognitive potential and age expectations.
Dyslexia Assessment
Specialised evaluation for reading and spelling impairments using gold-standard psychometric tools. Combines cognitive testing with academic achievement measures to diagnose dyslexia. Includes teacher and caregiver questionnaires for comprehensive analysis.
ADHD Assessment
Multi-faceted evaluation for attention deficit disorders incorporating clinical interviews and standardised assessments. Uses WISC-V cognitive testing alongside behavioural questionnaires from caregivers and teachers. Provides diagnostic clarity and management recommendations.
People
Julie Steward
Principal Psychologist
Registered Psychologist with AHPRA and 20+ years specialist experience in child psychology across Brisbane and Melbourne schools. Focuses on collaborative assessment approaches involving families and educators to address learning challenges.
Questions
What does an educational assessment involve?
Our assessments combine clinical interviews with standardised psychometric testing (WISC-V and WIAT-III) to identify learning difficulties. Includes caregiver and teacher questionnaires for comprehensive analysis.
What age group do you work with?
We specialise in assessments for children aged 6 to 16 years, covering primary and secondary school developmental stages.
What tests do you use?
We use WISC-V for cognitive assessment and WIAT-III for academic achievement testing. These are Australian standardised 'gold standard' tools widely used in educational psychology.
Can assessments be done at school?
Yes, with school agreement, we can conduct assessments at the child's school during school hours to provide context-specific insights.
How long does the process take?
Typically two appointments one week apart, each lasting 1.5-2 hours. Includes initial clinical interview, testing sessions, and follow-up feedback discussion.
What learning difficulties do you assess?
We identify dyslexia, dyscalculia, comprehension issues, working memory problems, processing speed delays, and ADHD through our comprehensive assessment process.
