Autism Assessments
Our Clinical Psychologists and Neuropsychologists offer thorough and personalised Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments for children focusing on understanding their unique qualities and challenges. Tailored to each individual's strengths and areas needing support, our experienced team employs a collaborative and compassionate approach. We go beyond diagnostic labels, providing valuable insights to empower individuals and their support networks with personalised intervention strategies. If you seek a comprehensive autism assessment for your child that values individuality, our team is here to help you every step of the way.
What does the ASD assessment involve?
1. Pre - Assessment Consultation
This 50-60-minute consultation allows us to understand your child's development and address any concerns you may have. Based on this and the pre-assessment forms you have completed, we will make recommendations and support you with the next steps.
2. Diagnostic Assessment
This component involves a comprehensive diagnostic interview with you (and a one-on-one observation of your child) exploring your child's developmental and behavioural patterns over time and can take 2-4 hrs. Information may also be collected from other healthcare professionals, friends/family, and teachers.
3. Cognitive Assessment
As Autism often co-occurs with other conditions such as ADHD, Dyslexia, and learning difficulties, we may recommend undertaking some cognitive testing (2-3 hrs) with one of our Neuropsychologists on a separate day to ensure we don't miss anything (may incur an additional fee).
3. Post-Assessment
We provide you (and referrers) with a comprehensive report outlining the assessment findings, including diagnostic information, treatment recommendations, and a personalised roadmap to help guide you in helping your child flourish. We will also have a 30-minute online feedback session to discuss the assessment findings and answer any questions.
Is autism assessment covered by Medicare?
If you are under 25 years old and have a referral from a paediatrician or psychiatrist, you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate for complex neurodevelopmental disorder assessments. More information can be found here.
What is the fee for an autism assessment?
Please click here to contact our Patient Care Team by email or call (08) 9381 8868 for details regarding assessment fees.
Please note we require a deposit to be paid before the assessment, with payment in full made on the day of the assessment.
