Adult Autism and ADHD Assessments

Prior to First Meeting
Consent and Intake forms are emailed to you, providing an opportunity to tell us about yourself, at your pace, in written form.
A few initial questionnaires will also be sent by email, to allow us to best tailor the assessment to you

  • You have the option for intake forms and initial questionnaires to be sent to someone who knows you well now, and/or knew you well as a child (parent, partner, friend etc.) Another perspective helps to build a richer understanding but is not crucial for assessment. 

Clinical Interview 1 (let’s talk!)

1 hour

This is an opportunity for your Psychologist to get to know you, to discuss your background and history, your strengths and challenges, what you hope to get out of the assessment process, and what resonates for you when thinking about autism and/or ADHD

Prior to Second Meeting
Additional self-guided questionnaires will be sent by email to complete prior to the second interview. These are used to understand your experiences more broadly, and to build a comprehensive evidence-based assessment.

Clinical Interview 2

Around 1.5 – 4 hours

Using validated, evidence-based diagnostic assessment tools such as the MIGDAS-2 and DIVA-5, your Psychologist will guide you through a structured assessment interview to hone in on the diagnostic criteria for autism and/or ADHD.

Time will be included to ensure you have breaks throughout!

Psychologist Report Writing
Your Psychologist will integrate all the information gathered from your intake forms, questionnaires and interviews into a diagnostic report. 

This data will be used to assess if criteria has been met to diagnose autism and/or ADHD.

Feedback Session

1 hour

Your Psychologist will present the outcome of your assessment, explain their findings, rationale and recommendations.

You will have the opportunity to ask any questions, to ensure you feel confident in the result.

Post Assessment

It’s important you walk away from this process feeling empowered – so relevant options for next steps, such as possible supports or resources to engage with, will be discussed. At times, this may involve ongoing support through psychotherapy.

Fee Structure

 
Autism Assessment
$250 – initial assessment interview

$250 – parent/carer interview if required

$400–600 – dx interview depending on time required (1–1.5hr)

$400–600 depending on time required:  Interpreting and report writing

$250 – feedback interview



ADHD Assessment:

$250 – initial assessment interview

$250 – parent/carer interview if required

$400–600 – dx interview depending on time required (1–1.5hr)

$400–600 - Interpreting results and report writing

$250 – feedback interview

 

Combined ADHD and Autism Assessment:

$250 – initial ax

$700–900– dx interview for ADHD and Autism - depending on time required (2–3hrs)

$700–900 Interpreting results and report writing

$250 – Feedback interview

 

 Outcome Options


Brief Diagnostic Letter - Single/Combined Assessment:
+ 100/300 - Summary letter with a diagnostic outcome and brief recommendations and resources, best for those who want formal clarification of diagnosis but are not seeking formal supports

Comprehensive Reports – Single/Combined Assessment:
+400/600 - Detailed, formal report  including background summary, details of how you met diagnostic criteria, details of all results and interpretations, as well as brief recommendations and resources. This is best for those seeking formal supports,

 

Optional - Functional Assessment

World Health Organisation Disability Assessment Schedule - $50

*Please note we cannot guarantee any report provided will be sufficient for NDIS funding as this is based on individual’s ‘level of functioning’ among other factors beyond our control as Psychologists (e.g. they may require Psychiatrist, OT, etc.). If accessing NDIS funding is a key goal of assessment, please consider the best service for your situation.

 

Assessment Price Range

Singular Assessment: $1,400–$1,700
Combined: $2,200–$2,500