Educational & Developmental Psychology · Adelaide

Understanding your child’s learning and development

Comprehensive cognitive, learning, ADHD and intellectual disability assessments for children and adolescents aged 5–17, with practical recommendations for home and school.

Ng Lam Yee (Cecilia), registered psychologist
Ng Lam Yee (Cecilia) Registered Psychologist · Educational & Developmental endorsement
18+ years of experienceAcross Australia and Hong Kong
School-informed recommendationsPractical strategies for the classroom
English, Cantonese & MandarinCulturally responsive assessment
Assessments

Assessment services

Every assessment is tailored to your child. Each package includes a written report and a parent feedback session, with recommendations you can act on at home and at school.

Ages 5–17

Cognitive (IQ) & Giftedness Assessment

Assessment of intellectual abilities, cognitive strengths and areas of difficulty, including identification of giftedness where appropriate. Includes an individual learning profile and recommendations.

$1,500 AUD
Ages 7–17

Learning Difficulties Assessment

Comprehensive assessment of reading, writing, spelling and mathematics skills, including investigation of Specific Learning Disorders such as dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia.

$2,000 AUD
Ages 5–17

ADHD Diagnostic Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation of attention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, executive functioning and associated functional difficulties, including diagnostic formulation where appropriate.

$1,800 AUD
Ages 5–17

Intellectual Disability Assessment

Assessment of intellectual abilities and adaptive functioning to investigate intellectual disability and identify developmental, educational and everyday support needs.

$1,800 AUD
Ages 5–17

Combined Psychoeducational & ADHD Assessment

An integrated assessment of learning difficulties and ADHD-related concerns, including investigation of co-occurring Specific Learning Disorders and ADHD.

$2,500 AUD
For families and schools

Reports that schools can use

Findings are written in plain language and translated into classroom strategies, educational adjustments and referral suggestions where these would help.

See what is included →
What is included

A complete picture, not just a score

All standard assessment packages include the same core components, so you know exactly what you are paying for.

  • Initial parent consultation covering presenting concerns, developmental history and background information
  • Standardised assessments using appropriate psychological and educational tools
  • Clinical interviews and questionnaires from parents, teachers and, where appropriate, the child or adolescent
  • Clinical interpretation and integration of findings, including diagnostic formulation where appropriate

See the full process and fees →

How the assessment unfolds

Four clear stages, from the first conversation to the feedback session.

01Initial consultation and consent
We discuss your child’s developmental history, current concerns and assessment goals.

02Assessment
Your child completes a range of age-appropriate assessments based on the referral concerns.

03Written report
Findings are carefully interpreted and integrated into a comprehensive report outlining your child’s strengths, areas of difficulty and recommendations.

04Parent feedback
A feedback session explains the findings, discusses the recommendations and answers your questions.

Cecilia Ng, registered psychologist
About

Ng Lam Yee (Cecilia)

I am a registered psychologist with an endorsement in Educational and Developmental Psychology from the Psychology Board of Australia.

With over 18 years of professional experience across Australia and Hong Kong, I specialise in cognitive, learning and developmental assessments for children and adolescents — including Specific Learning Disorders, ADHD, giftedness, intellectual disability and autism-related developmental needs.

My practice is guided by an ecological, strengths-based approach that considers the child within their broader family, school and social environments.

More about my background

Not sure which assessment is right?

Send a short message describing your concerns and we will help you work out the most appropriate next step.

Get in touch