Autism Assessment
Does the world sometimes feel overwhelming, or do social interactions feel different for you? Discover the "why" with an autism assessment. Autism assessment identifies your brain's strengths, challenges and differences. The results are used to provide an autism diagnosis and give you a clear roadmap for understanding how your brain works, how to access support, and to equip you with personalised strategies for navigating daily life with confidence.
Autism assessment is available in-clinic or online.
What are the benefits of autism assessment?
Understanding
Autism assessment can help you, your family, and your friends understand why you act or feel differently from others. Understanding your brain can help make sense of things that may have been confusing before.
Support
Autism assessment identifies your brain's strengths, challenges and differences. An assessment helps you to access support and tools to improve your daily life. These supports usually help with school, university, or in the workplace.
Empowerment
It can be empowering to know that a) there's an explanation for your differences, b) there's ways to make life easier and use your differences to your advantage, and c) you’re not alone—there are like-minded communities to connect with.
How much does autism assessment cost?
Assessment Packages
We've streamlined your neurodevelopmental assessment needs with cost-effective packages. Assessment packages help you to save money through bundling, when booking in for multiple assessments. This not only provides financial savings, but also ensures that you receive the most thorough evaluation possible.
Unsure if you need an autism assessment?
Our ND screening service is a fast and affordable alternative to exploring your symptoms. Find out if your autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia or giftedness symptoms will qualify for a diagnosis from an experienced psychologist before you book in for an assessment.
ND Screening
What is autism?
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that involves differences with communication, interests and behaviour. The strengths and challenges that autistic individuals experience can vary greatly, but here are some common differences:
Social/communication differences:
- Some autistic individuals are more comfortable communicating differently. This can include finding eye contact tricky or preferring to get straight to the point in conversations
- Understanding sarcasm, jokes or hidden meanings can be a bit of a challenge because autistic individuals often think in a very literal way
- Making and keeping friendships can sometimes feel more complicated and require a lot of energy.
Interests/behaviours differences:
- Many autistic individuals have special interests. These interests can bring a lot of joy, comfort and deep knowledge.
- Stimming, or repetitive movements like hand flapping or rocking, can be a way to manage feelings like excitement or anxiety
- A love for routine and order is common. Unexpected changes can be really unsettling and stressful
- Sensory sensitivity can be a challenge for autistic individuals. Things like bright lights, loud noises, or certain textures can feel overwhelming and uncomfortable.
Autism assessment can help you to better understand the way your brain works, and assist you in accessing supports and tools to improve your daily life.
Where should I start?
What is the process?
1. Background - You'll provide your background info and details for your practitioner.
2. Intake - You'll meet your practitioner, and have an opportunity to ask questions and present your concerns.
3. Autism Assessment - You'll complete a series of standardised questions and tasks that evaluate your cognitive functions with the help of your practitioner.
4. Feedback - Your practitioner will discuss your results with you (it’s a jargon-free zone, we work hard to make sure it makes sense), clarify your concerns and talk with you about the next steps,
5. Report Writing - Your practitioner will write a report summarising the assessment findings, their diagnostic impression, and recommendations for next steps.
What can you expect from us?
Scope is a truly neuro-affirming practice. All of our practitioners and team members value lived experience and take the position of an ally in every interaction. Our services are strengths-based and built around the self-identified needs of our clients. We always aim to identify environmental change to support our clients without changing the individual. Our team includes ND and NT individuals and we can't wait to meet you!
Find out more
Inclusive
Our neurodevelopmental assessments are available to everyone, including people with all verbal abilities (including non-verbal), low and no vision, and low motor skills.
Diverse
We have an extensive library of assessment tools to tailor your assessment and answer your questions.
Accessible
You can access assessment 100% online, in-clinic, through home visits*, or through our rural outreach services.
* Home visits are limited by time taken to travel from our clinic locations. Please ask our client support team for more information.
What should I bring?
Records
Bring any relevant medical and educational records, such as previous assessments and reports, and a list of your current medications.
Questions
You may want to jot down any questions or concerns you have about your symptoms or challenges before your first session.
Items
It may be helpful to bring a notepad and pen to take note of important information, and also a comfort item to make you feel at ease.
Who should I see for an autism assessment?
All of our psychologists are AHPRA registered.
Rozanne Gibson
Joanne Hutchinson
Rebecca Deltoro
Martina Vignando
Anna Murphy
Renee Harrington
Tania Hayes
Danielle Copplin