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.
Assessment Process
We conduct the assessment as a two-step process:
1. Screening
2. Diagnostic Assessment
We offer our Autism assessment service as a two-step process as it allows us to provide a thorough initial screening without clients incurring the costs of a full evaluation if they are unlikely to meet diagnostic criteria for autism.
To proceed with the Autism assessment, you will need to purchase the Autism Screening Assessment service first.
1. Screening
- Collecting Information
An accurate diagnosis requires careful exploration of a person's history and experiences along with the use of assessment forms that have been developed to assist with the process.
The screening assessment includes a questionnaire and a number of assessment forms that have been developed to assist in the diagnosis of autism and other mental health conditions in adults.
2. Diagnostic Assessment
- Appointment
We can offer appointments within 1-2 weeks after the screening forms have been completed and reviewed.
The 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.
- 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.
START Autism Assessment process
