Adult Autism Assessment
THIS ASSESSMENT CAN BE COMPLETED ONLINE (AUSTRALIA-WIDE) OR IN-PERSON (MELBOURNE)
What is Included in Your Adult Autism Assessment
- 3 x 1-hour clinical consultations with a psychologist (available online Australia-wide, or in-person Melbourne)
- 7x Autism specific psychological questionnaires
- Review of developmental, mental health and medical history
- Optional input from family or GP
- Comprehensive written report with findings
- Personalised recommendations for future support
Why You Might Seek an Autism Assessment
The aim of the Autism Assessment is to explore an individual's developmental profile and explore whether experiences align with characteristics of Adult Autism.
You may choose to seek a diagnosis for suspected Autism if:
- You have been diagnosed with a mental health condition or intellectual disability during childhood or adolescence but think that you may have Autism.
- You have struggled with feeling socially isolated and different.
- Your child or other family member has been diagnosed with Autism and some of the characteristics of autism sound familiar to you.
What We Assess for Adult Autism
We consider several critical questions: Are they a continuous problem and not just a response to a temporary situation? Do the behaviours occur in several settings or only in one specific place?
The person's pattern of behaviour is compared against a set of criteria and characteristics of the disorder. These criteria appear in a manual called the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders version 5). Our psychologists will also assess the person’s strengths as well as any mental health or clinical issues that may affect the diagnosis.
The Autism Assessment process carefully assesses you in the following areas:
- Developmental history
- Social skills and communication
- Restricted and repetitive interests and obsessionality
- Stereotyped patterns of behaviour
- Empathy
- Memory and attention
How the Process Works
- Book your first consultation (online or in-person)
- Complete questionnaires and provide background information
- Attend 3 sessions over approx. 4 weeks
- Receive your report with recommendations
- Optional next steps via therapy or group support
NDIS Participants
Our assessments are suitable for clients with self-managed or plan-managed NDIS funding.
For NDIS endorsement by a clinical psychologist, an additional fee applies - please contact us for details.
How Long Does the Autism Assessment Take?
The Autism screening and psychological assessments are provided over 3 sessions across including a final report and feedback session. Further medical assessments may be required through your GP and medical clinic.
Recommendations
Your report will have a section on Recommendations at the end. These will cover various pathways and future support guidance depending on the results of your screening and assessments.
Online Autism Testing
You will be sent several online screening and tests during the Adult Autism Assessment process that have between 20 – 50 multiple choice questions. They are easy to fill in, but it is important that you follow our test conditions to get the most accurate results.
How to follow test conditions
- Complete every question!
- Concentrate and complete the forms in one sitting
- Fill them in alone – you can share later
- Do not be distracted by watching TV or talking to anyone else
- Be honest as this will help with your diagnosis
Administration
If you need further information, our Team will be happy to answer your questions. They can be contacted by email at assessments@psychologymelbourne.com.au or call 1300 161 639 and press line 3.