Assessment Types

Ages: From 2 years

Suitable for: All ages to determine whether or not an individual has autism.

Includes: Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (parent or family member interview) Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (clinical observation), Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System (measure of functional assessment), feedback session and summary report.

Cost: $1340* for a diagnostic letter / $1880 for a full report.

Availability: Frenchs Forest, Alstonville (Far North Coast), Baulkham Hills, Flemington (Melbourne)

What additional information is provided in a full report?

Autism assessments include the provision of a diagnostic letter with general recommendations. A diagnostic letter includes:

• Diagnostic conclusion
• Severity Level
• General recommendations

There is an option for a full diagnostic report which contains all of the information in the diagnostic letter and some additional information, i.e:

• Summary of family, medical and developmental history
• Summary of previous interventions
• Full record of information obtained from assessment instruments
• Appendix outlining tailored recommendations i.e. strengths and support needs across functional areas for NDIS planning purposes

A full report is highly recommended for second opinion assessments (i.e. where there has been some conflicting opinions in the past) and where there are any complicating factors (individual has other disabilities or mental health problems; complex family backgrounds).

Ages: 12 months to 2 years

Suitable for: Young children where parents are concerned about their development and/or that they may have autism

Includes: M-Chat (parent checklist), Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (clinical observation), Griffiths Developmental Assessment, feedback session and summary report.

Cost: $1340* for a diagnostic letter / $1880 for a full report.

Availability: Frenchs Forest, Baulkham Hills

* All assessments include a diagnostic letter with recommendations. A diagnostic letter includes:

• Diagnostic conclusion
• Severity Level
• General recommendations
• There is an option for a full diagnostic report at an additional cost of $540 which contains all of the information in the diagnostic letter and some additional information, i.e:
  • Summary of family, medical and developmental history
  • Summary of previous interventions
  • Detailed information obtained from assessment instruments
  • Appendix outlining tailored recommendations i.e. strengths and support needs across functional areas for NDIS planning purposes

Note: A full report is highly recommended for second opinion autism assessments (i.e. where there has been some conflicting opinions in the past) and where there are any complicating factors (individual has other disabilities or mental health problems; complex family backgrounds).

Ages: From 4 years

Suitable for: Individuals who have previously been diagnosed with autism who require updated information about strengths and support needs or at times of transition (school entry*, post-school planning).

Includes: Background interview with parents/carers, Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (Clinical observation), Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System (measure of functional assessment), report.

Cost: $1160

Availability: Frenchs Forest, Baulkham Hills, Alstonville (Far North Coast), Flemington (Melbourne).

All assessments include a written report outlining the following:

• Results of all assessment instruments
• Description of current strengths and difficulties
• Diagnoses and current impact on functioning
• Tailored recommendations i.e. strengths and support needs across functional areas for NDIS planning purposes*

*For school entry it is highly recommended that a cognitive assessment is included in a Review Assessment.

*For adults there is an option to include a measure of executive functioning (organisation, planning, problem-solving, working memory and emotion regulation) for an additional cost of $200.

When combined with an Autism Assessment or Review Assessment the cost for a cognitive assessment is reduced, as per fee schedule.