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Autism Assessments

At Spencer Mental Healthcare, we provide comprehensive Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments for children, adolescents, and adults who may be experiencing differences in social communication, social interaction, behaviour, and sensory processing. Our assessments are conducted by experienced psychologists using evidence-based assessment tools and are aligned with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR).
 

Whether you are seeking answers for yourself, your child, or a family member, our goal is to provide clarity, understanding, and practical recommendations that support wellbeing across home, school, work, and everyday life.

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Why Consider an Autism Assessment?

People seek an autism assessment for many different reasons. Some individuals have experienced lifelong social or sensory differences but have never received an explanation. Others may have been encouraged by a teacher, GP, psychologist, psychiatrist, speech pathologist, or paediatrician to seek further assessment.

An ASD assessment may be beneficial where you or your child experiences:

  • Difficulties developing and maintaining friendships or understanding social interactions.
  • Differences in communication or social reciprocity.
  • Restricted or repetitive interests, behaviours, or routines.
  • Sensory sensitivities or sensory-seeking behaviours.
  • Challenges adapting to change or managing transitions.
  • Emotional regulation difficulties or behavioural concerns.
  • Concerns raised by parents, teachers, or other healthcare professionals regarding possible Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Adults often seek assessment after years of feeling “different,” particularly when they recognise autistic traits in themselves after a child or family member has received a diagnosis

Benefits of a comprehensive assessment

A comprehensive assessment can provide:

  • Greater understanding of strengths and challenges

  • Diagnostic clarity

  • Validation of lifelong experiences

  • Individualised recommendations

  • Access to educational and workplace accommodations

  • Support planning

  • Improved treatment planning

  • Guidance for future supports and interventions

ASD Assessments for Children (6-18 years) and adults (18+)

At Spencer Mental Healthcare, every assessment is tailored to the individual’s age, developmental level, communication abilities, and presenting concerns.

Results are typically available within four to six weeks of receiving all required information.

Comprehensive ASD Assessment

Our comprehensive assessment involves gathering information from multiple sources to develop a thorough understanding of your strengths, challenges, and developmental profile.
 
The assessment includes:
  • Comprehensive clinical interview with yourself, or (if booking for a child) the child’s parents or guardians.
  • Individual assessment session.
  • Behavioural observations.
  • Standardised assessment measures, including the Autism Diagnostic Interview–Revised (ADI-R), Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – Second Edition (ADOS-2), Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fifth Edition (WISC-V), and the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Third Edition (Vineland-3), where clinically indicated.
  • Teacher questionnaires and collateral information (where necessary and with consent).
  • Review of relevant school reports and supporting documentation.
Assessment sessions may be completed across one or two days to ensure comfortablity and engagement throughout the process.

Comprehensive Diagnostic Report

Following the assessment, your psychologist integrates clinical observations, assessment findings, developmental history, parent and teacher information and/or other collateral information, and supporting documentation into a comprehensive diagnostic report. The report outlines the assessment findings, diagnostic formulation (where appropriate), and practical recommendations tailored to the individual’s needs across home, school, and community settings.

Feedback Session

A feedback appointment is then scheduled to discuss the assessment outcomes, explain the findings, answer questions, and provide evidence-based recommendations for ongoing support, intervention, educational planning, and referrals where required.

Pricing

The fee for this assessment is $2000 and is inclusive of all of the above.

Our fees are aligned with standard pricing in the Wollongong region.

Why Choose Spencer Mental Healthcare?

  • Short wait times – appointments available within weeks, not months.
  • Comprehensive, actionable reports tailored for both parents, schools, and workplaces.
  • An experienced team with advanced training in child and adolescent assessment (meet our team).
  • Compassionate support for families navigating learning challenges.

If you would like to book an assessment or learn more about whether this service is right for you or your child, please contact our team today.

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