Lumos Paediatric Therapy
Choosing the right assessment
At Lumos Paediatric Therapy in Box Hill, Melbourne, assessments explore your child’s strengths and support needs. The assessment pathway depends on the question you are seeking to answer, your child’s age and clinician suitability.
Screening is an initial review that may identify a need for further assessment. A comprehensive assessment uses relevant history, clinical observation and suitable assessment tools. Screening alone does not provide a diagnosis.
Our Goal
To explain assessment findings clearly and provide practical recommendations for therapy, home and school. Your clinician will discuss what the assessment can answer and any further referrals that may be needed.
Assessment pathways
Occupational Therapy Assessment
Explores motor, sensory and self-care skills and how these affect your child’s participation at home, in play and at school.
Speech and Language Assessment
Assessment of speech sounds, understanding and use of language, fluency or social communication, selected according to the referral question.
Psychological Assessment
Assessment of cognitive abilities, learning, attention, memory or emotional wellbeing, according to the referral question and clinician suitability.
Educational Assessment
Explores learning and school participation concerns. The specific areas and tools depend on your child’s age, the referral question and the clinician.
Diagnostic Assessment
Ask about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessment to support medical diagnosis and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnostic assessment pathways, as well as attention and learning concerns. Our team will explain clinician suitability, assessment components and whether medical or multidisciplinary input is needed.
What to expect from an assessment
Before the Assessment
- Complete intake forms and questionnaires
- Gather relevant reports from schools or other professionals
- Prepare your child by explaining the process in age-appropriate terms
- Tell us about any accommodations that would help your child take part
During the Assessment
- Activities and tools selected for your child and the referral question
- Breaks and pacing discussed with the clinician as needed
- Parent observation and input encouraged
- Flexible pacing to accommodate your child's needs
After the Assessment
- Your clinician will confirm the expected report timeframe and arrangements for feedback after the assessment is completed.
- Feedback and a written report where these are included in the agreed assessment scope
- Practical recommendations linked to the assessment findings
- Referrals to appropriate services and supports
- School liaison if needed
Assessment with your family in mind
- Relevant clinicians: We discuss which clinician or combination of professionals is appropriate for your question
- Evidence-Based Tools: Assessment tools selected for the referral question, age and clinical context
- Family-Centered Approach: Your insights and concerns guide our process
- Clear findings: Feedback and practical recommendations within the agreed assessment scope
- Ongoing Support: Discussion of suitable next steps and follow-up options
- Multilingual Services: Ask about language support in English, Mandarin and Cantonese; arrangements depend on the clinician and assessment requirements
Where to begin
Contact our Box Hill team after a developmental concern or Healthy Kids Check, or if a school or another professional has suggested an assessment. Tell us your child’s age, the question you hope to answer and any referral or school requirements. We will confirm suitability, fees and what is included before booking. You can also view our clinicians’ qualifications.