Assessments

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Helping you better understand and support your child

We offer comprehensive autism assessments for children, designed to provide clarity, guidance, and tailored recommendations for families and educators. Our assessments are completed by experienced Psychologists using a respectful, neuro-affirming, and evidence-informed approach.

Each assessment is tailored to suit your child’s needs, typically completed over several sessions. The process includes:

• 90-minute Parent/Caregiver Interview – To explore developmental history and current concerns
   
• Child Assessment Session – Including cognitive testing, social-communication observations, and sensory/functional profiling (tools may include ADOS-2, WISC-V, or SRS-2)
   
• Parent and Teacher Questionnaires – To gather information across home and school contexts
   
• Comprehensive Diagnostic Report – Including diagnosis (if applicable), a functional profile, and clear, individualised recommendations
   
• Optional Feedback Session – A 30-minute discussion of findings, diagnosis, and next steps
   

Fee: $2300, inclusive of all sessions, analysis, report writing, and documentation.

Reports are finalised and released to clients within 6 weeks. Delays in responses from involved parties may impact this timeframe. 

The full fee is required to have been paid prior to the release of the report.

All assessments are conducted by registered Psychologists with training and experience in autism assessments. All reports are co-signed by a Clinical and Educational & Developmental Psychologist.

This dual-signature process ensures:

• Your child’s report meets NDIS requirements for a ‘consensus team diagnosis’, particularly for children aged 6+ or for adults seeking access to the scheme.
   
• Your child’s report is valid for Department of Education purposes in WA, which typically require assessment documentation to be endorsed by a ‘Lead Practitioner’ such as a Clinical Psychologist, Educational & Developmental Psychologist, Paediatrician, or Psychiatrist.
   

Sarah follows Autism CRC national best-practice guidelines and uses the current DSM-5-TR to inform diagnoses. Sarah is experienced in recognising a range of presentations, including those with high masking or internalised traits.

Children under 6 may access early intervention supports via the NDIS Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) pathway without a formal diagnosis. However, a formal diagnosis is typically required for continued access as they age.
 

For children aged 9 and over, the NDIS requires a consensus diagnosis, which we provide through the co-signature of a qualified Clinical and Ed/Dev Psychologist.
 

WA Department of Education requirements for autism-related supports often include a diagnostic report endorsed by a recognised Lead Practitioner — our co-signed reports meet this standard.

We strongly encourage families to check with their referring professionals, school, or NDIS contact to ensure our assessment meets their specific requirements, particularly if it will be used for funding or educational planning.

You don’t need a referral to book with us. However, if you’re hoping to claim a Medicare rebate, you will need a valid referral from prior to assessment. These rebates may cover a portion of the cost.

We know that the decision to seek an autism assessment can feel overwhelming. Sarah is here to walk you through the process in a warm, supportive, and informative way to help you understand your child’s unique strengths and needs.

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Clarity, self-understanding, and support 

We offer comprehensive autism assessments for adults, designed to provide insight, formal diagnosis (if appropriate), and tailored recommendations to support your mental health, relationships, career, and daily life. Many adults seek assessment after recognising longstanding differences in how they experience the world — often following years of feeling “different,” misunderstood, or misdiagnosed.

Our approach is respectful, neuro-affirming, and focused on helping you better understand yourself.
 

• You may have always felt different and want to understand why
   
• You may have been previously misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed
   
• You might be exploring your identity and self-understanding
   
• You could be seeking accommodations at work or study
   
• You may want to access support through NDIS, workplace assistance, or mental health services
   

Whatever your reason, we aim to make the process respectful, validating, and empowering.

Our adult assessments are collaborative and personalised. The process typically includes:

• Clinical Interview – Exploring developmental history, strengths, challenges, and lived experience
   
• Autism-specific assessment – Using structured tools such as the ADOS-2
   
• Third-party questionnaires – To gather information across home and work settings.
   
• Comprehensive written report – Including diagnostic formulation (if relevant), functional profile, and detailed recommendations
   
• Optional Feedback Session – A 30-minute session to discuss the findings, implications, and practical supports
   

Cost: $2300, inclusive of all sessions, questionnaires, scoring, analysis, and report writing.

Reports are finalised and released to clients within 6 weeks. Delays in responses from involved parties may impact this timeframe. 

The full fee is required to have been paid prior to the release of the report.

All adult assessments are conducted by an experienced Psychologist trained in neurodevelopmental conditions, including presentations that may be internalised, masked, or misdiagnosed as anxiety, ADHD, or other conditions.

To ensure assessments meet a wide range of formal and informal support requirements, all adult autism reports are co-signed by a Clinical and Educational & Developmental Psychologist.

This provides:

• A ‘consensus diagnosis’ as required by the NDIS for adult access to autism supports
   
• A high standard of clinical rigour that may be required by medical professionals, workplaces, or educational institutions
   
• Greater recognition and acceptance of the report by formal systems

The NDIS requires a consensus diagnosis from more than one health professional (e.g., Psychologist + Psychiatrist or GP) for adult applicants. Our co-signed reports meet this standard. We can also liaise with your GP or other providers where needed.
 

You do not need a referral to book an autism assessment with us.
 

If you would like to claim Medicare rebates are available for clients 18-25 years old.  If you would like to claim Medicare rebates you will need a referral from prior to assessment. 

Many adults come to us after years of self-questioning or feeling like they don’t “fit the mould.” Whether you’re seeking answers, language for your experience, or formal documentation to support your goals, we’re here to help.

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Support your child’s growth with clarity and confidence

If your child is struggling with focus, hyperactivity, emotional regulation, or learning challenges, a formal ADHD assessment can offer insight, strategies, and access to the supports they need. Our assessments are comprehensive, neuro-affirming, and designed to consider your child’s unique strengths and challenges across settings.

Our assessment process is child-friendly and completed over one to two appointments. It includes:

• 90-minute parent/caregiver interview – Exploring developmental history, current concerns, and family context
   
• In-clinic observation of your child – To understand attention, behaviour, and social functioning
   
• Cognitive assessment – To explore your child’s learning profile and executive functioning
   
• Standardised questionnaires – Completed by parents/caregivers, teachers or friends
   
• Review of school reports and other supporting documentation
   
• Comprehensive diagnostic report – Includes diagnosis (if applicable), learning/behaviour profile, and tailored recommendations
   
• Optional 30-minute feedback session – To review the results and discuss the next steps
   

Fee: $1600, inclusive of all sessions, scoring, analysis, and written documentation.

Reports are finalised and released to clients within 6 weeks. Delays in responses from involved parties may impact this timeframe. 

The full fee is required to have been paid prior to the release of the report.

Yes, psychologists can assess and diagnose ADHD using DSM-5-TR criteria. Our team is experienced in recognising various presentations, including children who internalise symptoms or mask behaviours.

No. Psychologists cannot prescribe or recommend medication. If medical treatment is being considered, we recommend you consult a Paediatrician or Psychiatrist. Your child’s diagnostic report can be shared with them to support this process.

Not at this time. Some private health insurers may offer partial reimbursement. Please check with your fund prior to booking your appointment.

Get in touch today to book your child’s ADHD assessment or ask us any questions.
We’re here to support you and your family every step of the way.

📧 Reach out via our contact form for further information

Clarity, understanding, and support 

Many adults reach a point in life where they start wondering if ADHD could explain longstanding patterns of distraction, difficulty with focus, impulsivity, or emotional intensity. Whether you’re exploring your identity, seeking workplace or academic accommodations, or preparing to speak with a psychiatrist, our comprehensive ADHD assessment process can provide the insight and support you need.

Our adult ADHD assessments are collaborative, respectful, and neuro-affirming. The process includes:

• Online pre-assessment questionnaires
   
• 90-minute interview with a psychologist – Includes a structured diagnostic interview exploring developmental history, current concerns

• Optional collateral input – A questionnaire or feedback from someone who knows you well (e.g. partner, friend, or family member)
   
• Comprehensive diagnostic report – Includes diagnosis (if applicable), profile of strengths and difficulties, and practical recommendations
   
• 30-minute feedback session (optional) – To review results, discuss next steps, and answer any questions
   

Fee: $1600, inclusive of all assessment sessions, scoring, analysis, report writing, and documentation.

Reports are finalised and released to clients within 6 weeks. Delays in responses from involved parties may impact this timeframe. 

The full fee is required to have been paid prior to the release of the report.

No referral is required. If you have one from a GP or Psychiatrist, feel free to forward it to us.

No. Psychologists cannot prescribe or recommend medication. If medical treatment is being considered, we recommend you consult a Psychiatrist. Your assessment report can be shared with them to support this process.

Not at this time. Some private health insurers may offer partial reimbursement. Please check with your fund prior to booking your appointment.

Yes! Assessments can be completed in-person or via secure video call.

Yes. Many clients benefit from ADHD-informed therapy or coaching. We offer individual therapy sessions focused on executive functioning, emotional regulation, and identity development, post-diagnosis.

Get in touch today to book your child’s ADHD assessment or ask us any questions.
We’re here to support you and your family every step of the way.

📧 Reach out via our contact form for further information

Children may benefit from a cognitive assessment when they’re:

• Struggling with learning, memory, or attention at school
   
• Performing well below or above expected academic levels
   
• Experiencing behavioural, social, or emotional challenges
   
• Undergoing investigation for ADHD, autism, or a specific learning difficulty
   
• Needing documentation to support access to classroom accommodations or educational funding

Our child cognitive assessments typically include:

• Parent/caregiver interview
   
• Cognitive testing with the child using standardised tools such as the WISC-V or WPPSI-IV
   
• Review of school reports and developmental history
   
• Comprehensive written report outlining the child’s cognitive profile, strengths and challenges, and tailored recommendations
   
• Optional feedback session with parents to discuss results and next steps
   

Fee: $1300

Our reports can be used to support school-based funding applications (e.g. for learning support or extension programs), Individual Education Plans (IEPs), or recommendations for allied health input.

Reports are finalised and released to clients within 6 weeks. Delays in responses from involved parties may impact this timeframe. 

The full fee is required to have been paid prior to the release of the report.

No referral is required. However, if you’ve been referred by a teacher, GP, or other professional, we’re happy to collaborate or include their concerns in the assessment.

Get in touch today to book your child’s cognitive assessment or ask us any questions.
We’re here to support you and your family every step of the way.

📧 Reach out via our contact form for further information