ADHD & Autism Assessment

There are many reasons why people seek neurodevelopmental assessment. You may be facing challenges with planning and organisation, directing attention, starting and completing tasks, regulating behaviour, interpreting social cues, interacting with others or dealing with change. Perhaps you've been treated for conditions like depression or anxiety but feel like you're not making progress. Or maybe a family member was diagnosed and it has led you to question your own experience. If you are wondering whether ADHD and/or autism assessment is appropriate for you, you can book an initial session before committing to a full assessment. Assessment can be conducted in-clinic at Brunswick East, or online via telehealth.

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ADHD and autism assessment involves:

Intake session: this is where we discuss your current experience, background and why you are seeking assessment. I will also explain the assessment process, highlight whether alternate diagnoses (other than autism/ADHD) should be considered, and confirm you would like to proceed.
Assessment sessions: 2-4 sessions where we go over your developmental, educational and social history in more detail, explore masking and coping responses, and appropriate diagnostic assessment measures are administered. I will also seek input from a family member or someone who knows you well (with your consent).
Online assessments: for you and another person who knows you well to fill out between sessions. This includes screening for common co-occurring disorders that can influence presentation. (Note: if you feel there is no one you are confident can answer these questions, we can do the assessment based solely on your answers).
Feedback session: where we discuss your results. You can ask questions, I will make some recommendations, and we explore next steps.
Comprehensive report: that is yours to keep and can be given to other health care providers, schools, the NDIA, etc.

Pricing

Assessment Type

Fee

ADHD

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$2100

Autism

$2390

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ADHD and Autism

$2950

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Things to note:

A Medicare rebate of $145.25 is available to clients of all ages for the initial session and feedback session with a mental health care plan from a GP. Clients under 25 can claim the rebate for an additional 4 assessment sessions with a referral from a paediatrician or psychiatrist.
In Australia, psychologists do not prescribe medication; if you are seeking an ADHD assessment primarily to access medication, you will need to be assessed by a psychiatrist. Psychological ADHD assessments offer a more in‑depth, comprehensive evaluation of your functioning, specific areas of difficulty, and your unique cognitive and behavioural profile, and the report can be used to inform a psychiatric assessment and treatment planning.

Sessions can be conducted in-person in Brunswick East or via telehealth.