Autism Assessment
At Graham Psychology, we conduct comprehensive Autism Assessments for children, adolescents and adults. The assessment enables us to identify and connect behaviours exhibited by the individual with what we typically see in Autistic individuals, identify your strengths and help you to understand yourself better.
Strengths focused & neuro-affirming approach
Transparent pricing & payment plans available
Clear & comprehensive report with recommendations
Ability to continuing seeing psychologist for support
Assessments for children, adolescents & adults
What to expect
Session 1
A clinical interview where we will ask lots of questions about your current functioning and notable symptoms you have recognised. We will ask you to send your developmental history to us before your first session.
This intake will take place with a parent/ guardian for children and adolescent assessments.
90 - 120 minute appointment
Session 2
Your psychologist will conduct either an ADOS-2 or MIGDAS-2 assessment, following a standardised process with set tests and activities.
Both of these comprehensive assessments are accepted by NDIS and Department of Education for consideration of accomodations and funding.
50 minute appointment
Session 3
Your psychologist will conduct a Cognitive assessment. This provides us with information about a your strengths and challenges across key cognitive areas – such as verbal comprehension, visual-spatial reasoning, fluid reasoning, working memory, and processing speed.
90 - 120 minute appointment
Session 4
We provide you with your results, discuss your results and open the floor for you to ask any questions.
We will provide tailored recommendations on strategies to employ, resources to access and suggestions of other health care professionals for additional support.
50 minute appointment
Pricing
Assessment Type
Price
Single Assessment
Autism Assessment
General Psychologist
$3300
Combined Assessment
Autism & ADHD Assessment
General Psychologist
$4100
$3300
$4100
Ready to book?
Our Admin Team are experts at making the booking process for assessments seamless and stress-free. We recommend leaving the fine details up to them and they will ensure you have the appropriate intake forms, your appointments are spaced correctly and set you up on a payment plan, if required.
FAQs
Have questions about the assessment process? Our Frequently Asked Questions cover everything you need to know, from what ages we assess, to fees, and timeframes.
We aim to make the process as clear and comfortable as possible, so you can feel informed and supported every step of the way.
If you have any further questions, please reach out to our Admin team.
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No, you do not need a referral to book an assessment for ADHD. If you are looking to claim a Medicare rebate for your intake and/or feedback session, you will need a Mental Health Care Plan.
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We conduct Autism Assessments for children (2+), adolescents and adults.
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No, due to the nature of the assessment there cannot be a pre-existing therapeutic relationship between the clinician and client. Depending on your support needs post assessment and the psychologists availability, you can continue to see them after the assessment for ongoing therapy.
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We are unable to conduct Autism Assessments for children, adolescents or adults via Telehealth.
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Our Autism Assessments are structured over 4 sessions. The initial intake session is 50 minutes, the first assessment is 50 minutes, the second assessment is 120 minutes and the feedback session is 50 minutes.
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Our price for an Autism Assessment is $3300 and is inclusive of an ADOS-2 or MIGDAS-2 assessment and Cognitive Assessment (WPPSI, WISC or WAIS). If you have recently had a Cognitive Assessment conducted recently, or there is another reason you do not require this, please contact our Admin team regarding our reduced fee.
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Medicare rebates are not available for ADHD assessments. You may be eligible for rebates through a Private Health Insurer - please contact your provider directly to enquire.