functional assessment

Students who have previously been diagnosed with a Specific Learning Disorder (SLD), such as dyslexia, may require an updated assessment to provide current evidence of their learning needs and the ongoing impact of their difficulties on examination performance. For Year 11 and 12 ATAR students, a functional assessment can support applications for School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) Special Examination Arrangements by ensuring that any requested provisions are appropriate, justified, and reflective of the student's current level of functioning.

At Inkblot Psychology Clinic, we provide comprehensive functional assessments for students with an eligible existing diagnosis, helping to identify how their learning difficulties affect exam performance and providing the documentation required to support SCSA applications.

FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Parent/Guardian Interview (30 minutes)

Assessment (2-3 hours)

Assessments selected will be relevant to the prior diagnosis and may include:

  • Functional assessment of literacy skills (phonetical knowledge, word reading, reading rate, comprehension, accuracy)

  • Functional assessment of written expression skills (spelling, handwriting, grammar and punctuation, organisation and clarity)

  • Functional assessment of numeracy skills

Feedback

  • Comprehensive report provided via email

Total Fee $1100

There is a $100 non-refundable booking fee, credited to the completed assessment cost, taken at the time of booking. $350 is due on the day of the interview, and the remainder on the day of the assessment.