Think your Camden child might be gifted? Our Gledswood Hills psychologists provide comprehensive cognitive assessments to identify giftedness and guide the right support. Medicare rebates may be available.
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Giftedness in Camden children doesn't always look like straight As and perfect behaviour. It can show up as boredom, frustration, emotional intensity, or even behavioural challenges when a child's intellectual needs aren't being met. An assessment can clarify what's going on and guide the right support.
Reading, writing, or doing maths well above their year level
An extraordinary memory for facts, details, or events
Intense, consuming interests in specific topics
Difficulty relating to same-age peers who don't share their interests
Emotional intensity that seems out of proportion to the situation
Acting out or underperforming at school due to lack of challenge
A gifted assessment gives you the information you need to advocate for your child's educational needs and ensure they're being appropriately challenged and supported.
Our gifted assessments use standardised cognitive testing to identify your child's intellectual profile, including their strengths, potential areas of challenge, and educational needs.
Our client care team will match you with the right psychologist at our Gledswood Hills clinic, just 15 min from Camden.
Ask your GP for a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral. This unlocks Medicare rebates for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
You'll receive a detailed report outlining your child's cognitive strengths and any areas of concern, with practical recommendations for their school, enrichment opportunities, and emotional support.
You'll receive a detailed report outlining your child's cognitive strengths and any areas of concern, with practical recommendations for their school, enrichment opportunities, and emotional support.
Questions Camden parents ask about gifted assessments for children.
A gifted assessment measures cognitive abilities across multiple areas including verbal comprehension, visual spatial skills, fluid reasoning, working memory, and processing speed. This gives a complete picture of how your child thinks and learns, not just a single IQ number.
Children can be reliably assessed from around age six, though some assessments are available for younger children. The results become more stable and reliable as children get older.
Yes. Our assessments use recognised, standardised tools that schools accept for placement in gifted and talented programs, acceleration, or differentiated learning plans. The report includes specific educational recommendations.
Yes. This is called 'twice-exceptional' or '2e.' A child can be intellectually gifted while also having ADHD, dyslexia, autism, or other challenges. Our assessment can identify this dual profile so both needs are addressed.
The assessment report will include specific recommendations for the school, such as curriculum compacting, subject acceleration, enrichment activities, or other strategies to keep your child appropriately challenged and engaged.
