Cognitive Assessments For Adults.

Kind, thorough cognitive testing with clear next steps.

The Bigger Picture

Understanding Cognitive Assessments.

An adult cognitive assessment isn’t about one score. It sits in the context of your life. We join the dots so results make sense in your day to day.

We consider sleep, mood, stress, ADHD, learning history, concussion, pain, and medication effects. We look at attention, memory, processing speed, and executive skills like planning and organisation. We also check the fit between your tasks and the environments at work, study, and home.

You receive plain English findings, practical strategies, and clear next steps. We outline options for workplace or study adjustments and routines that protect energy and performance. You don’t leave with just numbers. You leave with a plan you can use.

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**When An Assessment Can Help.**

Common signs include:

Memory slips or word finding trouble
Brain fog after stress, illness, or concussion
Slower thinking or trouble keeping up in meetings
Losing track of tasks, time, or appointments
Starting many tasks and finishing few
Planning and organisation feel hard to sustain
Reading or numbers take more effort than before
Struggling to switch focus or hold details in mind
Big effort yet work quality does not reflect it
Study or workplace adjustments may be needed
Clarifying ADHD, learning, giftedness, or ageing changes

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These are differences, not failings. Understanding them unlocks the right support.

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**What We Assess And How It Works.**

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What we assess:

Verbal and visual reasoning
Working memory and processing speed
Attention and executive skills
Learning foundations and language supports
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Tools we may use:

WAIS‑IV or WASI‑II for cognitive profile
WMS‑IV and RBANS for memory and attention
D‑KEFS, Trail Making, and Stroop for executive skills
MoCA or ACE‑III for screening when suitable
TOPF for estimated prior ability when indicated

How it works:

Intake session to clarify goals and history.
Questionnaires and any relevant records.
Testing across one or two sessions with breaks.
Optional workplace or university consult with your consent.
Feedback session with clear, practical recommendations.
A plain language report for health and workplace supports.
Follow up to review progress and next steps.
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Where complex questions arise we can liaise with your GP and other health professionals.

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Helpful Answers For Parents.

Cognitive assessments for adults provide insight into how you think, learn, and process information. They can help clarify strengths, identify challenges, and guide support in areas such as work, study, or daily life. Many adults ask what these assessments involve, why they might be useful, and what happens afterwards.

Why would I seek a cognitive assessment as an adult?

A cognitive assessment can provide clarity if you are experiencing difficulties with memory, problem-solving, or concentration, or if you need documentation for workplace or educational adjustments. It can also be helpful when exploring intellectual disability, giftedness, or the impact of neurological conditions.

What does the assessment process involve?

The process usually includes a structured interview, background history, and a standardised test such as the WAIS-IV, which measures different areas of cognitive ability. This combination helps us build a detailed profile of your strengths and areas that may benefit from support.

How long does the assessment take?

Most assessments take between two and three hours of testing, with additional time for interviews, scoring, interpretation, and report preparation.

What happens after the assessment?

Yes. Our psychologists are qualified to diagnose conditions such as intellectual disability or giftedness when appropriate. This can support access to workplace accommodations, NDIS applications, or tailored treatment and support planning.

Can Unbound Minds provide a formal diagnosis from a cognitive assessment?

Take TheFirst Step.

Thinking and memory changes don’t have to stay a mystery. With a thorough, evidence based adult cognitive assessment, we clarify reasoning, attention, processing speed, and executive skills, and what they mean for your daily life. You’ll get practical strategies, workplace or study adjustments, and a plain language report to share with your GP. Enquire today to start a clear, supportive path.

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