Let's see how the pieces fit.
188 Glen Osmond Rd, Fullarton SA 5063 · On-site parking
Hours: Mon–Fri, 10 AM – 5 PM. A short drive from Unley, Glen Osmond, Burnside and Norwood.
Child educational assessment · Ages 6–17 · Fullarton
Every child learns their own way.
A child educational assessment pieces together how your child thinks, reads, writes and works with numbers. It takes one appointment of about 3 hours with a registered psychologist at our Fullarton rooms.
No referral needed · Assessments only, no therapy · Current wait time about 5–6 weeks
1 visit
About 3 hours: the consult, testing and feedback
No referral
You can book directly
Registered
Every assessment is completed by a fully registered psychologist
1 report
Written by your psychologist, with recommendations
When school feels harder than it should
Maybe a teacher has mentioned something. Maybe homework has become a nightly struggle. An assessment gives you a clear picture to take back to school.
Reading or spelling isn't clicking
Maths feels like a wall
School has asked for a report
You want to see their strengths too
Four pieces, one picture of how your child learns
Thinking and reasoning
Verbal and visual reasoning, working memory and processing speed.
Reading and writing
Word reading, comprehension, spelling and written expression.
Maths
Number skills, calculation and maths problem solving.
Learning disorders
Whether the criteria for dyslexia, dyscalculia or dysgraphia are met.
Testing uses standardised tools, including the WISC-V and WIAT-III, on iPads. Reports are written by your psychologist, not generated by AI.
How the day works
1
Get in touch
Book online or call. Unsure which assessment fits? Ask about an initial consult.
2
One appointment
About 3 hours at our Fullarton rooms: a consult with you, testing with your child (with a 20-minute break), then brief feedback.
3
Your report
Emailed to you within about 5–10 business days, with recommendations for home and school.
4
Next steps
With your permission, we can talk with your child’s school about a learning plan.
Straight answers on fees
$1,595
Private fee, with a $550 non-refundable deposit to book. It covers a consult with you at the start of the appointment, the testing, brief feedback on the day and your written report. Services outside the assessment, such as follow-up appointments after the report, may cost extra.
Medicare doesn’t cover educational assessments. We accept NDIS-funded clients. For NDIS fee schedule, please call us for details.
Common questions
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly without a referral from a GP or paediatrician.
What age can my child be?
We assess children from age 6 to 17. If your child is under 6, we suggest talking with your GP or a paediatrician first.
How long is the wait?
Currently about 5–6 weeks. Reception can tell you the next available appointment when you call.
What should we bring?
Reports from health professionals from about the last two years, such as a speech pathologist, OT or paediatrician. You don’t need every school report. Your child should be well rested, have eaten, and bring glasses if they wear them.
Can I stay with my child during testing?
Testing is usually one-on-one with the psychologist, so we can see how your child approaches tasks on their own. You’ll be with us for the first consult and the feedback at the end.
Does Medicare cover it?
No. Medicare doesn’t cover educational assessments.
The school also mentioned ADHD. What should we do?
We offer a combined child educational and ADHD assessment ($1,795, with a $600 non-refundable deposit). Call us and we’ll talk through which assessment fits your child, or book an initial consult first.
Will private health cover it?
Private health may cover it. Check with your health fund to see if yours will cover psychological assessments.
Do you offer therapy?
No. Waterman Psychology Services provides assessments only. Your report can include recommendations for support elsewhere.
Your psychologists
Michael Waterman
Registered Psychologist · MAPS · AHPRA PSY0001318442
Michael owns the practice and completes child and adult educational, ADHD and autism assessments.
Jonathan Dubiel
Registered Psychologist · BPsych (Hons) · AHPRA PSY0002332104
Jonathan completes child and adult educational, ADHD and autism assessments.
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