ADHD and ASD Assessment
ADHD and ASD Assessment
Our clinic offers comprehensive psychological assessments for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (Autism/ASD). Assessments are tailored to each person and consider their developmental history, current experiences, strengths, challenges, and individual circumstances.
We aim to provide a respectful, collaborative, and neuroaffirming assessment experience. The purpose of an assessment is not simply to assign a diagnosis. It is to develop a clearer understanding of your individual profile and provide practical recommendations that may assist you at home, at work, in education, in relationships, and when accessing further support.
ADHD Assessments
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that can affect attention regulation, organisation, working memory, impulse control, motivation, emotional regulation, and activity levels.
What to expect from the assessment process:
Initial introductory session
The purpose of this session is to discuss how ADHD-related traits may be affecting your day-to-day life. This is an opportunity to explore your current concerns, personal history, and what has led you to seek an assessment.
Psychometric assessment
Following your initial session, you will be sent several questionnaires to complete. These evidence-based screening tools help your clinician understand how ADHD-related symptoms may be impacting different areas of your life and provide valuable information to support the assessment process.
Assessment/follow-up session
Once you have completed your questionnaires, you will attend a follow-up assessment session. During this appointment, your clinician will review your questionnaire results with you and complete a structured clinical interview to gain a deeper understanding of your history, experiences, and any challenges associated with ADHD-related traits.
Comprehensive written report
Using all of the information gathered throughout the assessment, your clinician will prepare a detailed written report. This report outlines their clinical findings and whether you meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD. It also provides personalised recommendations based on your individual strengths, challenges, and goals, making it much more than just a diagnosis.
Feedback session
In your final session, your clinician will explain the findings of your assessment and talk you through your report in detail. This is also an opportunity to ask questions, discuss the recommendations, and explore the next steps, including any therapeutic or support options that may benefit you.
ASD Assessments
ASD is a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference that can influence communication, social interaction, sensory processing, routines, interests, and the way a person experiences and makes sense of the world. ASD presents differently in every person. Some people with autism require substantial assistance in daily life, while others may appear highly independent but experience significant internal effort, exhaustion, sensory distress, or difficulty navigating social expectations.
What to expect from the assessment process:
Initial intake session
Your assessment begins with an intake session where you and your clinician will discuss your developmental history, family background, and the concerns that have led you to seek an ASD assessment. If available, documents such as school reports or your Personal Health Record can be helpful but are not required.
Psychometric assessments
You will be sent several questionnaires to complete. These help your clinician understand how ASD-related traits may be impacting different areas of your life and provide additional information to support the assessment.
ADI-R administration session
This session is ideally completed with a parent or caregiver, as a source to corroborate developmental history is important in gaining an accurate diagnosis of ASD. If this is not possible, the session can be completed with you. During this appointment, your clinician will explore your early developmental history, focusing on communication and language, reciprocal social interaction, and restricted or repetitive behaviours and interests. This session typically takes between 90 minutes and 3 hours and may be completed over more than one appointment.
Follow up/Developmental history session
This session is compare the information provided in the ADI-R session to your own personal experience. ADI-R is the key developmental session as it completed by a parent or relevant caregiver who would have a better recollection. However, it is important to get your lived experience to help corroborate the information provided and to get a clearer picture of childhood development.
Comprehensive written report
Your clinician will prepare a detailed report outlining their clinical findings, whether you meet the diagnostic criteria for ASD, and personalised recommendations based on your strengths, challenges, and goals.
Feedback session
In your final session, your clinician will explain the assessment findings, review your report, answer any questions, and discuss recommendations and next steps.
Booking an appointment
Booking your appointment is easy, call us on 33936065 or book online by following the link below.
Frequently Asked Questions about ADHD and ASD Assessments
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The overall process usually involves several appointments completed over a number of weeks.
The amount of assessment time required depends on:
Whether you are being assessed for ADHD, autism, or both
The complexity of your history
Whether additional cognitive, learning, or mental health assessment is required
The availability of developmental information
The number of questionnaires and interviews required
Whether further information is needed before the assessment can be finalised
Appointments times can vary but they usually take around 1 ½ hours. Clients will tend to have 3 - 4 appointments and will receive their report around 2 weeks after their final session.
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Yes, some psychiatrists accept comprehensive psychological assessment reports as part of their evaluation. Others may require additional appointments, questionnaires, medical investigations, or their own diagnostic assessment before considering medication.
We recommend checking the requirements of your intended psychiatrist or prescriber before commencing the assessment where possible.
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A diagnosis does not automatically result in NDIS eligibility. Functional assessments may be required in addition.
NDIS access decisions consider the nature, permanence, and functional impact of a person’s disability, as well as the specific evidence provided. Some psychological assessment reports may contribute to an NDIS application, but additional functional assessments or evidence from other professionals may be required.
Please advise us before the assessment if your primary purpose is an NDIS application, as this may affect the information and assessment measures required.
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The report will include recommendations for reasonable adjustments based on the findings and your functional needs. Further documentation to support access to appropriate learning plans may be required in addition.
However, each school, university, workplace, registration body, or examination authority has its own documentation requirements and decision-making processes. A diagnosis does not guarantee that a particular adjustment will be approved.
Please tell us before the assessment if you require documentation for a specific organisation so we can determine whether our report will meet its requirements.
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Payment for ADHD and ASD assessments is made in three instalments. We have two clinicians who provide these assessments, and their fees differ based on their qualifications and level of experience.
Napoleon Forde – Provisional Psychologist
Total assessment cost: $875
First instalment: $290
Second instalment: $295
Third instalment: $290
Alannah Konners – Clinical Psychologist Registrar
Total assessment cost: $2,500
First instalment: $830
Second instalment: $840
Third instalment: $830
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Yes. Telehealth appointments are available where necessary and appropriate.
The psychologist will advise whether telehealth is clinically appropriate and whether it meets the requirements of the assessment, referral source, or organisation receiving the report.
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You may be able to bring a support person to selected appointments. Their role should be discussed with the psychologist beforehand, particularly where their presence may influence assessment responses or observations.
A support person will not automatically receive information about your assessment unless you provide consent.
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To book an appointment call us on 07 3393 6065 or book online by following the link below.