Autism Assessments

PROCESS

2 hour appointment for parent via Telehealth (Diagnostic Interview)
1 hour appointment for child in the clinic (ADOS - Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule or alternative)
1.5 hour appointment for child in the clinic (Cognitive Assessment)
50 min feedback appointment for parent - includes diagnostic report - 4 to 6 weeks after assessment is completed

Please note: Additional appointments may be required in some cases and additional fees will apply, This will be discussed with you if applicable.

A paediatrician's referral is required.
Children aged under 13 who have been referred for an autism assessment by a paediatrician or child psychiatrist can claim a rebate from Medicare of $92.90 for the appointments where the child is present. (The other sessions may be claimable on Private Health Insurance if you have appropriate coverage using item number 100)
If your child is 13 years of age or over, Medicare will not pay any rebate and so the full fee for the assessment applies (claimable by Private Health Insurance if appropriate coverage is in place)

While we endeavour to complete the assessment within the allocated time, in complex cases this is not always possible. It is important to be confident in our diagnostic decision so extra sessions and fees may be involved. The fee is $245 for each additional hour. If applicable, this will be discussed soon after your appointment.

If you have also been referred for a language assessment then a copy of this report is required prior to your psychology appointment. Therefore, your psychology assessment should be booked for a date AFTER the language assessment has been completed and you have the report.

The ADOS Assessment may or may not be conducted with the parent in the room, depending on which ADOS Module needs to be undertaken. Module 1, Module 2 and the Toddler Module require a parent/carer in the room (which is under the age of around 4 or 5 for most children).
Bring a small snack
Advise us in advance if you do not have a carer to look after your child during the parent/carer part of the assessment
Bring any other reports that you have regarding the health and development of your child

Book Here to arrange an assessment.
The initial payment of $250 is required at time of booking by credit card over the phone.
Once the initial payment is received, we start the assessment by emailing initial paperwork and questionnaires for you and your child's educator to complete and return prior to the first appointment.