Cognitive, Educational & ADHD Assessments
Te Wheke provides assessments for children and adults: ~ Specific Learning Disorders ~ ADHD ~ Intellectual Disability ~ Learning Differences ~ Giftedness ~ Twice-Exceptional Learners ~ Neurodivergence ~
Many families and adults come to us when they’re worried about learning difficulties, struggling with reading, writing, maths, attention, or thinking patterns. We provide cognitive, educational, and psychological assessments across Aotearoa/New Zealand to help you understand what’s going on, and what to do next.
Te Wheke’s educational psychologists specialise in providing tailored cognitive, educational, and psychological assessments for children and adults. Our assessments aim to clarify learning profiles, understand learning difficulties and identify appropriate educational and/or workplace accommodations, summarised in user-friendly and neuroaffirming reports. Assessments can be exploratory in nature, or diagnostic, where we formally identify learning difficulties including Specific Learning Disorders such as dyslexia and dyscalculia, and neurodivergence such as ADHD, in both children and adults.
Every case is unique. We work collaboratively and responsively with individuals, schools, and whānau to provide comprehensive assessments that lead to practical, actionable recommendations, so individuals and families can move forward with confidence and clarity. Currently, we offer in-person assessments in Wellington, Wairarapa, Queenstown–Lakes, Tasman, and Auckland.
Amelia was amazing with how she interacted with our child, so as to understand him and his needs. She provides a comprehensive report with so much detail and has great recommendations for ongoing support and strategies. You will find the answers you need through Amelia and her team. - Nathan, parent
Assessment Packages
At Te Wheke, we are committed to providing in-depth assessments that result in useful findings and practical recommendations, while avoiding ‘over assessment’. We treat every referral as unique, and work with clients to ‘build’ an assessment package to best meet their needs. The cost of each assessment package, therefore, can vary depending on a client’s questions and needs. We will work with you to ensure your assessment package is fit for purpose, and provide a quote before we get started.
The following examples are some of our most frequently requested assessment types. Included in every package are the necessary assessment components (face-to-face work, interviews, questionnaires), a thorough analysis of results, a one-hour feedback session to discuss findings, and a written report.
IQ (Cognitive)
$850 + GST
We administer a cognitive assessment assessment to understand how a person thinks, learns, and processes information. The results provide information about an client’s overall cognitive ability (their ‘IQ’), their learning profile, areas of relative strength and need, and contribute to broader diagnostic processes.
In-depth ADHD (6-17 years)
$1,250 + GST
A cognitive assessment plus:
Behavioural observations
In-depth interviews
Standardised questionnaires
If ADHD is indicated, we can also refer you to a medical practitioner to discuss treatment options.
Language and Literacy
$800 + GST
A cognitive assessment plus assessment of:
Oral language
Reading
Writing and spelling.
This assessment can result in a diagnosis of a Specific Learning Disorder, such as dyslexia.
Intellectual Disability
$1,000 + GST
A cognitive assessment plus:
Behavioural observations
In-depth interviews
Standardised questionnaires. We administer this assessment to explore cognitive ability, giftedness, and to diagnose intellectual disability.
Targeted Adult ADHD assessments
$870 + GST
Adult ADHD assessments are conducted in partnership with a client’s primary healthcare provider.
We provide thorough assessment to explore the history and nature of symptoms, and help you understand what’s ‘going on’. If ADHD is indicated, we can refer you back to your GP or Practice Nurse to explore your treatment options.
Full Academic
$1,220 + GST
A cognitive assessment plus assessment of:
Oral language
Reading
Writing and spelling.
Mathematics
This assessment can result in a diagnosis of a Specific Learning Disorder, such as dyslexia and dyscalculia.
Amelia was absolutely wonderful - kind, caring and the ultimate professional. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Her support, advice and recommendations have given us as a whanau the strength to move forward with optimism and hope. - Marc, parent