Our clinical psychologists provide assessment for a range of cognitive and neurodevelopmental concerns.

Adult ADHD Assessment

Adult ADHD assessment examines longstanding difficulties involving attention, organisation, time management, impulsivity, and related areas of functioning.

Because difficulties with attention and concentration can occur for many reasons, assessment considers developmental history, current functioning, the impact of symptoms across different areas of life, and whether other psychological or neurodevelopmental conditions may better explain or contribute to the difficulties.

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Adult Autism Assessment

Adult autism assessment examines areas including social communication and interaction, patterns of behaviour and interests, sensory experiences, developmental history, and current functioning.

Assessment may be particularly helpful for adults who have experienced longstanding social or interpersonal differences but were not assessed during childhood. Where appropriate, developmental information from parents, caregivers, or other available records may also form part of the assessment.

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Cognitive and Intellectual Assessment

Cognitive assessment can provide information about different areas of intellectual functioning, including verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, working memory, processing speed, and other cognitive abilities.

Assessment may be conducted when there are questions regarding an individual’s cognitive strengths and difficulties, intellectual functioning, giftedness, or where a better understanding of cognitive functioning would assist with diagnostic clarification and recommendations.

Specific Learning Disorder Assessment

Assessment for Specific Learning Disorder may be appropriate when an individual experiences persistent difficulties with academic skills such as reading, written expression, or mathematics.

The assessment considers the individual’s learning history, current academic functioning, cognitive abilities, and performance on relevant standardized measures. Other factors that may contribute to learning difficulties are also considered before conclusions are reached.

Not everyone seeking psychological support requires formal psychological testing.

For many emotional, behavioural, interpersonal, or life difficulties, an initial clinical consultation may provide sufficient information to understand the presenting concerns and begin psychological treatment.

A more comprehensive psychological assessment may be recommended when there is a specific diagnostic, cognitive, developmental, or functional question that requires further clarification.

You do not need to determine which psychological tests or assessment procedures you require before contacting us.

During the initial consultation, your clinical psychologist will first understand your concerns and the purpose of seeking an assessment. If further assessment is appropriate, your psychologist will discuss the recommended procedures and their rationale with you before proceeding.

The exact assessment process varies according to the individual and the questions that need to be answered. In general, it may involve the following stages.

1. Initial Consultation

Assessment typically begins with a clinical interview.

Your psychologist will first clarify the concerns that led you to seek an assessment and gather relevant information about your current functioning.

Depending on the purpose of the assessment, this may include information about your symptoms, developmental history, education, employment, relationships, physical and mental health, previous treatment, and other relevant life experiences.

The initial consultation allows your psychologist to determine whether further assessment is appropriate and, if so, which procedures are likely to be most useful.

2. Assessment Planning

There is no single psychological test that is appropriate for every person or every referral question.

Following the initial consultation, your psychologist will develop an assessment plan based on the information required.

This may include:

• Standardized psychological tests
• Clinical or structured interviews
• Psychological questionnaires
• Behavioural observations
• Developmental information
• Information from parents, partners, teachers, or other relevant individuals where appropriate and with consent
• Review of educational, medical, or other relevant records where available

The procedures selected will depend on the purpose of the assessment.

3. Assessment Sessions

Further assessment sessions may involve completing cognitive tasks, questionnaires, structured interviews, or other standardized assessment procedures.

The number and duration of sessions vary according to the type and complexity of the assessment.

Your psychologist will explain what is required before the assessment begins and provide instructions throughout the process.

4. Integration of Findings and Psychological Report

Following completion of the assessment procedures, your psychologist will interpret and integrate the information obtained.

Psychological test scores are not interpreted in isolation. Findings are considered alongside the individual’s clinical presentation, developmental history, behavioural observations, reported experiences, and other relevant information.

Where applicable, your psychologist will consider whether the available evidence supports a particular diagnosis as well as reasonable alternative explanations for the difficulties identified.

A written psychological report is then prepared to summarise relevant findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

5. Feedback Session

A feedback session is arranged after the assessment has been completed.

During this session, your psychologist will explain the findings, discuss their clinical significance, answer questions, and provide recommendations for appropriate next steps.

Recommendations may include psychological treatment, practical strategies, educational or workplace support, referral to another healthcare professional, or other interventions depending on the assessment findings.

Psychological assessment should answer a meaningful clinical question rather than simply produce a collection of test scores.

Our approach therefore emphasises the integration of multiple sources of information.

Where appropriate, this includes considering:

• The individual’s current concerns and functioning
• Developmental and educational history
• Cognitive strengths and difficulties
• Emotional and behavioural functioning
• Relevant psychological symptoms
• Functioning across different settings
• Collateral or historical information
• Possible co-occurring conditions
• Alternative explanations for the reported difficulties
• The individual’s strengths and available supports

This is particularly important when assessing conditions such as ADHD or autism, where diagnosis depends upon patterns of functioning and developmental history rather than the result of a single psychological test.

The purpose of assessment is therefore not simply to answer “Do I have this diagnosis?”, but also to develop a clearer understanding of the person’s functioning and identify recommendations that may be useful moving forward.

Our clinical psychologists have access to a range of standardized psychological assessment instruments.

The specific instruments used are selected according to factors such as the referral question, age, clinical presentation, and purpose of the assessment.

Depending on the assessment, instruments may include measures of:

• Cognitive and intellectual functioning
• Attention and executive functioning
• Academic achievement
• Autism-related characteristics and developmental functioning
• Personality and psychological functioning
• Emotional and behavioural symptoms
• Adaptive functioning

Assessment instruments are used as one component of a broader clinical assessment and are interpreted together with other relevant sources of information.

Examples of Assessment Instruments Available

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For example:

Cognitive and Intellectual Assessment

• Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV and 5)
• Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V)

Academic and Learning Assessment

• Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT-IV)

ADHD Assessment

• Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scales (CAARS 2)
• Test of Variables of Attention (TOVA 9)

Autism Assessment

• Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R)

Personality and Psychological Functioning

• Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI)

Adaptive Behavioral Functioning

• Vineland Adaptive Behavioral Scales (VABS 3)

The cost of a psychological assessment varies according to the purpose of the assessment and the procedures required.

An initial consultation is conducted first so that your clinical psychologist can understand your concerns and determine an appropriate assessment plan.

Where further psychological assessment is recommended, the proposed procedures and applicable fees will be explained before proceeding.

Initial Consultation with a Clinical Psychologist: RM290

Initial Consultation with a Trainee Clinical Psychologist: RM70

Comprehensive Psychological Assessment

Clinical Psychologist: RM1800 – 3050 (inclusive of initial consultation)

Trainee Clinical Psychologist: RM1450 (inclusive of initial consultation)

The total cost may vary depending on the type and extent of assessment required.

Fees last updated: September 2026.

No.

You only need to let us know what you would like help understanding.

Your psychologist will first clarify the purpose of the assessment and recommend appropriate assessment procedures where necessary.

Psychological diagnoses are generally not determined solely from the result of one test or questionnaire.

Assessment involves integrating relevant information from different sources. Depending on the condition being assessed, this may include clinical interviews, developmental history, standardized measures, behavioural observations, collateral information, and consideration of alternative explanations.

The duration varies according to the purpose and complexity of the assessment.

Some assessments require only a small number of sessions, while comprehensive assessments may require several appointments for interviewing and testing, followed by time for scoring, interpretation, integration of findings, and report preparation.

Your psychologist will explain the expected process after the initial consultation.

Where a formal comprehensive psychological assessment is conducted, a written report is typically prepared highlighting the relevant findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

For clients attending an initial consultation only, a brief clinical letter may also be requested at an additional fee of RM100. The letter may provide brief information regarding the client’s presenting concerns and current mental health functioning based on information obtained during the consultation.

This letter does not constitute a comprehensive psychological assessment or full psychological report and does not provide the same scope of evaluation, testing, diagnostic clarification, or recommendations that may be included following a comprehensive psychological assessment.

Your clinical psychologist can advise whether a brief letter or a more comprehensive psychological assessment and report would be appropriate for your intended purpose.

Sometimes.

Collateral information can be particularly useful when an assessment requires information about childhood or functioning across different settings.

Where appropriate, your psychologist may discuss obtaining information from a parent, partner, family member, teacher, or another relevant person. This is done with consideration of consent and confidentiality.

No. People Psychological Solutions does not provide psychological assessments, reports, or professional opinions for legal or forensic purposes.

Our psychological assessment services are provided for clinical purposes, such as diagnostic clarification, understanding psychological or cognitive functioning, treatment planning, and recommendations for appropriate support.

We do not provide assessments or documentation intended for use in court proceedings, litigation, criminal matters, custody disputes, medico-legal claims, compensation proceedings, or other forensic contexts.

If you require an assessment or report for a legal or forensic purpose, we recommend consulting a suitably qualified professional who specifically provides forensic psychological assessment services.