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An autism assessment involves assessing for social-communication differences and restricted/repetitive behaviours, in order to determine whether one's presentation is consistent with autism. We offer formal autism assessments for children and adolescents aged 3-16.
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What is an Autism assessment
Potential benefits of an Autism assessment
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Determining whether or not an individual meets criteria for Autism
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Greater awareness, understanding and insight for individuals and their support system
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Accessing extra support at school such as classroom adjustments and exam provisions
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Accessing intervention programs and support groups
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Accessing government funding (e.g., NDIS funding, Centrelink Carer’s Allowance)
General process
Autism Assessment
Child/Teen Appointment
The child/teen component (ADOS-2) is a play-based and/or semi-structured interview designed to assess social-communication differences and restricted/ repetitive behaviours.​​
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Duration: 1-1.5hr appt​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Parent/Carer Appointments
The parent/carer component (ADI-R) is completed over 3x 1hr appts.
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Extra components:
Background information form (30min)
Online questionnaires (SRS-2, ABAS-3) completed by parents and teacher ​
Phone call with teacher (30min)​​​​​​​​
Review of previous reports ​
Feedback Session
It typically takes 2-3 weeks to finalise the report before meeting for the feedback session to discuss the results and recommendations going forward.
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Duration: 1-1.5hr appt​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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