Assessment Overview and Prices
NOTE: “Diagnostic” or identification assessments alone will not likely be enough for accessing NDIS funding. If you wish to apply for NDIS we recommend a multi-disciplinary assessment with full report and functional information. This is included in the children’s assessment. We recommend this as the NDIS requires evidence of how funding will be used in a “reasonable and necessary” way. This is completed through a functional assessment. The NDIS also prefer a multi-disciplinary team assessment, over a solo-practitioner assessment. If you only wish to know “am i autistic?” we can support you in confidently answering that without a full diagnostic report.
Child Autism Assessment (6-17 years) – $2,520 – multi-disciplinary assessment (Psychologist and Occupational Therapist), looking at the confirmation of the autistic neurotype. ADHD and mental health screeners will also be completed for a full overview of your current presentation. Assessments used include: MIGDAS, Sensory Profile, and ABAS, as well as online screening tools. Full diagnostic report provided, with results, diagnostics, and recommendations around school and functional needs.
- ADHD Assessment (optional) +$360
- Cognitive Assessment (optional) +$720
Adult Autism Assessment (18+) – $1,800 – multi-disciplinary assessment (Psychologist and Occupational Therapist), looking at the confirmation of the autistic neurotype. ADHD and mental health screeners will also be completed for a full overview of your current presentation. Assessments used include: MIGDAS, Sensory Profile, and ABAS, as well as online screening tools. Summary report provides an overview of assessment results, including any diagnoses provided, and general recommendations.
- Full diagnostic and functional report (optional) +$540
- Full ADHD Assessment (optional) +$360
- Cognitive Assessment (optional) +$720
Note: a cheaper option ($900) is available for adults who wish to be assessed only by a psychologist. This option involves an interview and the autism assessment completed by a psychologist (including screeners) and provides a written overview of assessment results. If you wish to apply for NDIS funding, we suggest utilising the multi-disciplinary assessment.
- Full diagnostic and functional report (optional) +$540
ADHD Diagnostic Assessment (6+ years) – $900 – completed by a psychologist, looking at the confirmation of an ADHD neurotype, as well as screening for other forms of neurodivergence and mental health needs. Assessments utilised include an interview, observation, and the DIVA, as well as online screening tools. Summary report provides an overview of assessment results, including any diagnoses provided, and general recommendations
- Full diagnostic and functional report (optional) +$540
Note: Psychologists can not prescribe medication, and therefore if you wish to gain medication after diagnosis, it is recommended that you be assessed by a psychiatrist or paediatrician. If you wish to continue with the psychologist, you can take such diagnosis to treating professionals for further medical support.
Functional Assessment (6+ years) – From $2,700 – multi-disciplinary functional assessment that looks at a person’s current support needs, and functional impact of their disability. The assessment is completed with both a psychological and occupational framework, looking at the person’s abilities across contexts (e.g., school, home, work, in the community). Depending on the person’s needs, this assessment may also look at skills such as money management, travel, and independent living. A full report is provided to outline the person’s current abilities and the areas of support, with recommendations on how each person can reach their goals. NDIS Funding can be utilised for completion of functional assessments.
- Cognitive Assessment (optional) +$720
Cognitive Assessment (6+ years) – $1,440 – A cognitive assessment is more commonly known as an IQ test and are mainly used to assess learning, reasoning, and general thinking skills, with the application of findings being applied within the work, school, or home setting. A functional assessment is also completed throughout the cognitive assessment. A full report is provided, outlining functional areas, analysing the results, and providing detailed recommendations that can be used for meeting learning and education goals, placing appropriate strategies for work and community access, setting up support services, and NDIS / government funding.
- Mental Health Screeners +$360
