Autism Assessment
The assessment of autism in adults can be complicated by the subtleness with which some of the features are manifested and by the skills that are acquired to hide many of the challenges from others.
Receiving an accurate diagnosis for an adult can be validating and can provide a framework for naming and understanding the uniqueness of one's life experiences.
Our assessors have extensive experience with high-masking, high-functioning individuals and those seeking diagnosis later in life. Our assessments specifically address masking and unique presentations across the lifespan.
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Autism Assessments
Pathway 1
Autism Diagnostic Assessment
$700.00
Pathway 2
Assessment Process
1. Select Appropriate Pathway
- Pathway
Pathway 1
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Pathway 2
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2. Select Appropriate Service
- ADHD
- Neurodiversity (AuDHD)
- Autism (ASD)
- Diagnostic Clarification
3. Complete the Order
- Checkout Steps
An accurate diagnosis requires a thorough review of a person’s history and experiences, supported by structured assessment tools designed to aid the process.
During the checkout steps, you will be asked to fill in a form with your your personal details, as well as the names and contact details of people who know you well, both now and as a child. This is referred to as collateral information and is required to proceed with our services
4. Psychometric Forms
- Collateral Information
You and your nominees will be asked to complete some psychometric forms prior to your appointment.
Why do we collect Collateral Information?
To ensure all diagnostic criteria are met, collateral support of both current and childhood symptoms is required.
The information from collateral sources is typically gathered using questionnaires that will be sent directly to the nominated person(s).
Current Symptoms
- Collateral information about your current symptoms can be provided by anyone who knows you well now.
Childhood Symptoms
- Collateral information about childhood symptoms can come from:
- Caregivers
- Parents
- Siblings
- Extended family or
- Anyone who knew you well enough to report on your symptoms during childhood (before age 12 years).
- School reports can also be helpful in documenting childhood symptoms and difficulties.
The presence of childhood symptoms is part of the diagnostic criteria for ADHD.
If you are unable to find a person to complete the childhood questionnaire form that we use for these assessments, you can provide school reports that document the presence of childhood difficulties that might indicate the existence of ADHD symptoms.
If this is also not possible, we may be able to proceed with the diagnostic assessment, but there is a risk that we would not be able to confirm a diagnosis without more information about your childhood difficulties.- Pathway 1: Review of Screening Assessment
Once all the psychometric forms have been completed, a registered psychologist will review the responses. You will receive feedback on whether it’s appropriate to continue with a formal diagnostic assessment.
If a diagnostic assessment is recommended, we will send you a link to purchase a post-screening diagnostic assessment.
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- Pathway 2: Review of Psychometric Forms
Once all the psychometric forms have been completed, the information submitted will be reviewed by your assessor.
They will discuss the results with you during your appointment.
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5. Diagnostic Assessment
- Pathway 1: Appointment
We can offer appointments within 1-2 weeks after the psychometric forms have been completed and reviewed.
The online appointment, which usually takes about an hour, is used to follow up on responses from the completed forms and to gather additional information about the person's history and any other potential causes of the person's difficulties, including other mental health conditions.
- Pathway 2: Appointment
Clients are asked to schedule their appointments at least two weeks in advance to allow enough time to complete the required psychometric forms before your session.
The online appointment, which usually takes about an hour, is used to follow up on responses from the completed forms and to gather additional information about the person's history and any other potential causes of the person's difficulties, including other mental health conditions.
- Diagnosis
Mental health professionals use a combination of observed, reported, and self-reported symptoms to make an accurate diagnosis. This comprehensive approach helps ensure that the diagnosis considers not only the individual's own experiences but also how their condition appears to others and shows up in their daily life.
- Diagnostic Report
After the assessment is completed, a written report will be provided that will summarize all relevant information and will include appropriate diagnoses and treatment recommendations.
We aim to have the report ready within 10 business days of the assessment and you will receive a notification via email once it is available.
- Prescriptions & Medication
Our team does not prescribe stimulant medication.
Instead, we apply for special authority and refer you back to your GP who will then be responsible for initiating your medication and providing ongoing prescriptions.
