Educational and Neurodevelopmental Assessments

Developmental Assessment Melbourne

Navigating your child’s development can feel overwhelming, and every family deserves the chance to thrive. We believe that when environments don’t support our uniqueness, challenges emerge—but with the right insights and strategies, you can foster a home and school setting that honours your child’s strengths and meets their needs.

To begin, complete our online booking form—no referral required and no pressure involved. Once submitted, our team will contact you to discuss your goals for the assessment and explain the next steps.

How Can a Developmental Assessment Help

A developmental assessment offers a detailed portrait of your child’s cognitive, language, social and adaptive skills. This clarity enables you to:

Identify strengths, differences and unmet needs that may be barriers to learning or well-being
Receive expert guidance on adjusting routines and environments at home and school
Understand recommended interventions and how to implement them in everyday life
Equip yourself and other caregivers with positive-parenting strategies to support behavioural and emotional regulation
Advocate effectively with educators, therapists and funding bodies for tailored supports

Who Should Consider This Assessment

Parents, carers or professionals often seek a developmental assessment when a child shows:

Delays in reaching milestones (sitting, crawling, walking, first words)
Challenges with social interaction, play or emotional regulation
Difficulties with self-care tasks (dressing, feeding, toileting)
Behavioural outbursts, extreme shyness or anxiety in new situations
Struggles transitioning to childcare, kindergarten or school
Referral by paediatrician, early-learning centre or school staff

Common Signs & Symptoms of Developmental Differences

Developmental differences can look different in every child, but may include:

Motor delays: Late crawling, unsteady walking or poor fine-motor skills (e.g., buttoning, drawing)
Language delays: Limited vocabulary, difficulty forming sentences when speaking or following two-step instructions
Social-emotional challenges: Struggling to share, take turns or manage frustration
Adaptive behaviour issues: Trouble with daily routines, self-care or safety awareness
Behavioural indicators: Frequent tantrums, meltdowns or avoidance of novel situations

If these patterns persist and affect your child’s ability to learn, play or connect with others, a developmental assessment can shed light on next steps.

Developmental Assessment Process

An developmental assessment can uncover your unique strengths, differences and challenges, how your brain learns best, and whether you require particular support or adjustments at home, school or the workplace.

At a minimum, it provides clear insights to help you overcome barriers, leverage your strengths and identify supports needed to reach your potential.

Step 1 : Booking & Consent

Share your concerns, goals, and needs so that we can match you with the right psychologist and assessment.

Step 2 : Clinical Intake

Meet with your psychologist to share background information. Your psychologist will explain the assessment process and what to expect.

Step 3 : Assessment

Meet with your psychologist at the clinic. The number of visits depends on the needs of the client and is usually 1 to 3 visits. Ask questions and receive feedback as you go.

Step 4 : Feedback

Receive a clear and simple explanation of assessment results. Ask questions. Plan a clear path forward. A comprehensive and personalised report is provided.

Step 5 : Ongoing support

We offer child friendly feedback sessions, school consultation, and parent support. Many families return to monitor progress and to review recommendations in preparation for important transitions (e.g., starting primary, secondary or tertiary education).

Assessment Packages

Our RBP Standard and Comprehensive packages both encompass developmental evaluations within a broader neurodevelopmental framework. Each package is customised to your child’s presentation and family goals.

View full details on our Assessment Packages page

Book Your Assessment

We believe every child deserves the chance to thrive. Whether you have questions, want to explore options, or know you’re ready, we’re here to partner with you — one step at a time.

FAQs about Developmental Assessment in Melbourne

What assessment tools may be used?

A Developmental Assessment may include some or all of the following components:

Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development – 4th Edition
Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales – Third Edition (Vineland-3)
Behaviour Assessment System for Children – Third Edition (BASC-3)
Detailed Assessment of Speed of Handwriting (DASH)

How long does a Developmental Assessment take?

A Developmental assessment includes an assessment of cognitive ability and usually takes 5 hours to complete. The process usually includes an intake interview, 2-3 testing sessions, and a one hour feedback session, typically given four weeks after the last assessment session is completed. A comprehensive and individualised report with personalised recommendations is provided at the conclusion of the assessment.