Autism Assessments
Myndful Psychology provides autism assessments for children and adults with high-masking or high-functioning presentations.
Who can benefit?
An Autism assessment may be helpful if you or your child:
- Has always felt different from others, without knowing why
- Masks or camouflages in social situations, and finds this exhausting
- Experiences sensory sensitivities, such as to sound, light, touch or textures
- Has strong, focused interests or a deep need for routine and predictability
- Has wondered whether Autism might explain challenges at work, study or in relationships
- Was not identified as Autistic in childhood
What it can help with
The results of an assessment can help you to:
- Clarify whether Autism explains your experiences
- Understand your strengths as well as the areas you find challenging
- Make sense of past experiences through a new lens
- Advocate for adjustments at work or study
- Inform conversations with your GP or other health professionals about next steps
Understanding your Autistic profile can bring clarity, self-compassion, and a new way of making sense of your experiences.
Qualified psychologists
Our team of qualified psychologists are experienced in Autism assessments, bringing compassion, and a deep understanding of high-masking presentations and the Autistic experience.
The assessment process
The format for an Autism assessment is a series of two interviews, followed by a feedback session.
During the interviews you will be asked open-ended questions around your internal experience of the world, which are based on the four-core diagnostic Autistic differences of social differences, interests, sensory and sensorimotor profile, and need for predictability.
You will have some other questionnaires to fill out after your assessment interviews, and your partner, friend, sibling, or parent can fill some out if it is safe to do so.
Clinical interview
We start with a 1 hour clinical interview.
Assessment interview
Next step is a 3-4 hour assessment interview.
Collateral interview
The next step is a 1 hour collateral interview. This step is conducted with someone who knows the client well - a parent, carer, sibling or close relative of the client. For clients over the age of 12, we will also need to interview someone who knew the client well before the age of 12, this can be the same person.
Feedback session
The final step is 1 hour feedback session. This will be scheduled 2 weeks after the collateral interview. We will talk to you about your results and discuss what you need to do for the future.
Outcomes
You can choose whether you need a Confirmation and Diagnosis Letter, or a Full Report from the assessment. Both packages are inclusive of the feedback session.
Confirmation and Diagnosis Letter
The diagnosis letter includes a summary of test results & any formal diagnoses made.
Please note, this letter would not be suitable for funding purposes such as NDIS.
Full Report
The full report includes background information, test results, evidence from diagnostic interviews, any formal diagnoses made, and any recommendations.
Combined Assessments
We also provide a combined ADHD and Autism assessment service. If you would like to be assessed for both, the combined assessment is faster and more cost effective than doing the two assessments separately. It follows the same steps, with a single 4 hour assessment interview covering both ADHD and Autism.
Fees
| Assessment | Confirmation and Diagnosis Letter | Full Report |
|---|---|---|
| Autism Assessment | $2,368.12 | $3,259.12 |
| Combined ADHD and Autism Assessment | $2,800.90 | $3,691.90 |
Fees are paid upfront upon confirming appointments. Assessments are not covered by Medicare. You may be eligible for a private health rebate.
Get Started
If you are wondering whether an Autism assessment is right for you, our client services team can talk you through the process, answer your questions and help you take the next step.
Important Information
- Having an assessment completed does not guarantee a diagnosis of Autism
- Diagnosis of Autism does not guarantee NDIS funding
Under the Australian Autism CRC's National Guidelines on Autism Assessment and Diagnosis it is best practice to have a multidisciplinary assessment, including a psychiatrist or GP, psychologist and an OT or Speech therapist, when wanting to access NDIS funding. An assessment from Myndful covers the psychological part of the assessment.