This is a comprehensive diagnostic assessment using Woodcock-Johnson IV tests of Cognitive Abilities, Achievement and Oral Language establish a profile of a student’s specific strengths and/or weaknesses. This detailed overview can then be used to identify the characteristics and extent of any learning difficulty or disability.

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Woodcock-Johnson test batteries, evaluate crucial skills involved in learning such as - Language and auditory skills
- Visual skills and special awareness
- Speed of processing

- Short and long-term memory
- Reading, spelling and mathematics -handwriting
- Attention, concentration and academic fluency

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Following an assessment, a comprehensive and independent report will provide detailed analysis of results and describe a student’s current learning profile. Recommendations for intervention such as specialist tutoring and/or accommodations will be outlined for school and family.

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The assessment can provide supporting evidence required by NZQA on behalf of the student for special assessment conditions (SAC) during NCEA such as a reader-writer, use of a computer or extra time during exams.

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- Assessments are carried out over approximately 4 hours. Please note, this depends on the number of tests administered. This time is usually split between 2 sessions one in the morning and one in the afternoon on the same day.

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- Report writing takes between 3-4 weeks.

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- It is suggested that if hearing and eyesight testing is not current that this be done before the assessment date.