The UQ Psychology Clinic provides a range of cognitive and neuropsychological assessments for clients of all ages. These assessments help identify strengths and weaknesses, clarify diagnoses, and guide treatment or support planning.
General cognitive assessments
General cognitive assessments are used to explore concerns such as:
- Learning difficulties (e.g., dyslexia; dyscalculia)
- Intellectual disability
- Memory and attention issues
- Changes in focus or concentration
- Coordination or spatial difficulties.
What to expect:
- An initial discussion of your concerns
- 3–6 structured sessions including interview, testing, and feedback
- Comprehensive written report with findings and recommendations.
Neuropsychology clinic
Specialised assessments for individuals experiencing neurological or age-related cognitive changes, including:
- cognitive changes following stroke, infection, or head injury
- dementia or concerns related to cognitive changes with ageing.
These assessments provide detailed insight into cognitive functioning and recommendations for management and rehabilitation.
Neurodevelopmental Clinic
Dedicated to individuals aged up to 25 years, specialising in assessments for:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
ASD assessments – important referral requirements
In line with the National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism in Australia, the referral process for ASD assessments involves two steps:
- Submit the online referral form (available from 11 February 2026).
- An additional form will be sent to your nominated health practitioner. Your referral will be added to the waitlist only after this form is completed.
Please note all referrals are first reviewed before confirming waitlisting to determine that they are within the scope of a university training clinic. Once waitlisted, assessment wait times is between 2–9 months.
Services not offered by the UQ Psychology Clinic
It is important to note the following limitations to the assessment services we provide. We recommend you see your local doctor or other suitable health professional for more appropriate referral options to avoid unnecessary delays in obtaining appropriate assistance for your needs:
- We do not offer ADHD or ASD assessments for those aged 26 years or older. We recommend those aged 26 years old consult their GP to arrange a referral to a psychiatrist for ADHD or ASD assessment.
- We do not currently administer ADOS assessments (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule)
- We do not complete capacity assessment for medico/legal, worker’s compensation, family court, or other legal matters.
- We do not complete NDIS applications. Reports provided by the clinic can be used as supporting documentation only.
- We do not provide services to students undertaking postgraduate psychology or counselling studies at UQ (undergraduate UQ students, including those from the School of Psychology, are welcome to be seen at the Clinic).