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Autism and ADHD Assessments

More Than A Diagnosis

Seeking clarity around autism, ADHD, or both?

Assessment isn't about chasing a label. It's about understanding yourself so life feels less confusing and more workable. It can help you:

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  • Make sense of long-standing patterns

  • Find language that actually fits your lived experience

  • Reduce the stress of uncertainty

  • Stop internalising things that were never personal failings

  • Identify supports and adjustments that genuinely help

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Many people describe this process as a turning point. Things feel clearer, lighter, and easier to navigate.

Adult Autism Assessments

Autism often goes unrecognised in adults, particularly in women and those who have developed strong masking strategies. Many reach adulthood without a clear explanation for longstanding patterns in social communication, sensory processing, or emotional regulation.​​​​​

Adult ADHD Assessments

ADHD doesn't always look the way people expect. It might show up as chronic over-functioning, emotional intensity, internal chaos, or a sense of never quite keeping up even when things seem fine on the surface. While traits like distraction or restlessness may be present, ADHD is ultimately about how your nervous system responds to the world. ​

Combined Autism and ADHD Assessments

A combined autism and ADHD assessment explores how traits from both neurotypes interact in your everyday life, including patterns of attention, executive functioning, sensory processing, motivation, and social communication.​​​​​

Refer to the Important Information section for key considerations including details about ADHD medication.

Have questions or want help deciding which assessment is right for you?

Flexible Assessment Options and Fees

Flexible options are provided to match your individual circumstances. Choose the approach that suits your needs and goals. 

Book an Initial Consultation

An initial consultation allows time to gather background information and clarify your assessment goals. If you proceed with the full assessment, the cost of this consultation will be deducted from your total assessment fee.

Report Options to Match Your Needs

Choose from a Standard or Comprehensive report.

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  • Standard Report – Clear findings with strengths, challenges, and practical recommendations. Suitable for personal insight, therapy planning, most workplace or educational accommodations, or sharing with other health professionals.

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  • Comprehensive Report – A detailed overview including assessment methods, clinical findings, functional capacity information, and specific recommendations. Ideal for funding applications (e.g., NDIS, Centrelink), or complex workplace or educational adjustments.​​​

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Not sure which one fits your needs? Request a free call to discuss your personal situation.

​Assessment Fees

Assessment fees vary depending on the type of assessment and report type. Adult autism and ADHD assessments range from $1,200 to $2,500. 

Assessment Process​

Neurodevelopmental assessments are offered online for convenience and privacy. ​The process includes:

 

  • Screeners and questionnaires completed at home to gather initial and additional details as needed

  • A clinical interview to explore your history and current experiences

  • Gathering relevant information from key people or professionals, when helpful

  • A feedback session to review findings, provide tailored recommendations, and discuss next steps.

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Evidence-based tools, neuroaffirming tools are used alongside your lived experience to ensure results are accurate and meaningful. The full process usually takes 3 to 6 hours across appointments, depending on the assessment type. 

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Clinical Interview

Gather information, explore history, and conduct diagnostic interview (if relevant) over 1-3 sessions

Questionnaires

Complete online questionnaires in your own time

Collateral Information

Gather supporting information from carers, professionals, or reports (if relevant)

Report Writing

Analyse all information and develop a comprehensive report

Feedback

Discuss outcomes and recommendations

Start your assessment process.

Have questions about assessments? Our FAQs can help.

Send an Enquiry

Not yet ready to book? Submit an enquiry to discuss your options, ask questions about standard or comprehensive reports, or explore which assessment best fits your needs.​

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Briefly describe what you would like to discuss or learn more about.

Important Information

Medication Considerations

  • Psychologists cannot prescribe medication. If you are considering ADHD medication, an assessment with a psychiatrist is required.

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NDIS Considerations

  • For NDIS purposes, a comprehensive diagnostic report with evidence of functional impact is required. In many cases, the NDIS will also ask for supporting evidence from a multidisciplinary team when the assessment is completed by a general psychologist. Please note that these documents do not guarantee funding as the NDIS assesses applications according to its own criteria.​​

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​Medicare Rebates for Assessments

  • Medicare rebates do not currently apply to most psychological assessments.

  • Individuals under 25 may be eligible for up to 8 rebated assessment sessions in their lifetime when referred by a psychiatrist or paediatrician for a "complex neurodevelopmental assessment". No more than 4 of these can be claimed with any one practitioner.​​

Check out the FAQs for more information about assessments.

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