Identifying and Supporting High Potential Learners

At Literacy and Learning, we offer comprehensive assessments for children and adolescents who may be gifted or highly capable learners. These assessments help identify advanced intellectual potential and support appropriate educational planning, including placement in gifted or extension classes.

Why Complete a Gifted Assessment?

Gifted and talented children often show advanced thinking skills, curiosity, or strong abilities in specific areas. However, without the right educational fit, these students may feel unchallenged, disengaged, or even misunderstood.

Families and schools may seek a gifted assessment to:

• Confirm or explore giftedness or high intellectual potential

• Support applications for gifted and talented programs or extension classes

• Guide decisions about academic acceleration or enrichment opportunities

• Understand the child’s learning profile, including strengths and any asynchronous development

• Assist with school placement decisions, including selective schools or programs

What Does a Gifted Assessment Involve?

Our assessments are conducted by experienced psychologists trained in identifying high intellectual ability in children and teens. The process typically includes:

• A parent consultation to gather developmental, educational, and behavioural background

• A comprehensive cognitive assessment using standardised tools (e.g. WISC-V)

• Analysis of cognitive patterns, including verbal, visual-spatial, working memory, and processing speed

• Optional achievement testing to explore specific academic strengths

• A detailed report outlining results, interpretation, and tailored recommendations

What You’ll Learn

The assessment provides insight into your child’s cognitive strengths and learning style, including:

• Whether your child meets criteria for giftedness or high intellectual ability

• Areas of exceptional performance and educational need

• Whether your child may benefit from enrichment, acceleration, or extension

• How to support your child’s intellectual and emotional development

• Recommendations for school-based supports or specialised programs

Tailored Support for Bright Young Minds

Gifted children thrive when their abilities are recognised and nurtured.  An assessment can provide the clarity and documentation needed to ensure your child is engaged, challenged, and supported in their learning environment.

Contact us to learn more or to book a gifted assessment today.