Psycho-Educational Assessments

This page outlines the psycho-educational assessment services offered by clinicians at May Health, including how learning profiles are explored and how recommendations are developed to support participation at school, university, and in the workplace.

A psycho-educational assessment is a comprehensive evaluation that explores how an individual thinks, learns, and processes information. It is not a pass–fail test, but a structured means of understanding learning strengths, areas of difficulty, and factors that may be relevant to academic or workplace performance.

These assessments may assist in identifying specific learning disorders, such as difficulties related to reading, writing, or mathematics, as well as attention-related challenges. They can also provide information about areas of advanced ability. Each assessment includes a detailed report with findings and evidence-based recommendations that can inform support at school, university, or in the workplace.

Many families seek a psycho-educational assessment when a child’s learning progress appears slower or more effortful than expected. This is particularly common in the middle primary years, when students move from learning to read toward reading to learn and academic demands become more complex. Difficulties may become more noticeable at this stage, even if earlier schooling seemed typical.

As learners progress into adolescence and higher education, increased expectations around organisation, memory, and independent study can also bring challenges into focus. Adults may consider an assessment when workplace responsibilities highlight similar patterns.

Psycho-educational assessments can also assist in identifying advanced abilities. Understanding giftedness can inform educational planning and help ensure learning remains engaging.

Across all age groups, an assessment provides structured information about cognitive and learning profiles. It can offer insight into factors that may be influencing performance and includes recommendations that can guide support at school, university, or in the workplace.

Our psycho-educational assessments follow a structured and supportive process intended to offer a clear understanding of learning needs. The assessment begins with an initial consultation to discuss developmental and educational history, current concerns, and the purpose of the evaluation. This is followed by individual testing sessions using standardised measures that examine cognitive abilities, academic skills, and related areas of functioning.

Where helpful, input from parents, teachers, or other professionals may be included to provide a broader picture of how learning differences present in everyday settings. After testing is complete, a comprehensive written report is prepared. This describes the learning profile, outlines areas of strength and difficulty, and provides recommendations to guide support at school, university, or in the workplace.

A feedback appointment concludes the process, offering an opportunity to review the findings, discuss questions, and consider appropriate next steps.

A psycho-educational assessment can help clarify patterns in learning, attention, and academic performance. The information gathered may assist individuals, families, and educators in making informed decisions about appropriate support at school, university, or in the workplace. Recommendations are developed to guide adjustments and learning strategies suited to the individual’s needs.

Assessments consider both areas of strength and areas where additional support may be beneficial. This balanced approach contributes to a clearer understanding of how a person learns and the environments that may best assist participation.

The assessment provides a structured basis for identifying next steps, considering suitable supports, and tailoring educational or workplace approaches in line with the findings.

Psycho-educational assessments at May Health are conducted by Janine Galpin, a registered psychologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She has extensive experience assessing learning needs across childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood.

Janine’s approach is careful, considered, and supportive. Her goal is to provide clear, clinically appropriate information about an individual’s learning profile, along with recommendations that may assist with educational planning and day-to-day functioning.

If you have concerns about learning, academic performance, or workplace demands, a psycho-educational assessment may help clarify the factors contributing to these difficulties.

Please contact May Health to arrange an initial consultation. We can discuss your concerns, consider whether an assessment is appropriate, and outline the steps involved.

If you would like to discuss your needs or explore whether a psycho-educational assessment may be appropriate, please complete the form below. Our team will contact you shortly.