Assessments

Comprehensive Autism Assessment Burwood

A path towards understanding.

Autism assessments designed for daily life and growth.

At PsychWell, we conduct autism assessments for children and adults. These assessments aim to help you gain a deeper understanding of how communication, social interaction, and behaviour patterns play a role in daily life.

Taking a warm and sensitive approach, your psychologist weighs observations together with insights gathered from family and other relevant sources. We look beyond standard checklists, dedicating time to understanding each person’s strengths and needs so we can offer practical strategies and helpful next steps.

What is involved in an autism assessment?

Wouldn’t it be helpful to gain clarity about whether ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, or giftedness may be relevant before committing to a full diagnostic assessment?

At PsychWell, our assessment process is structured to be thoughtful, staged, and clear, aiming to help families feel informed and at ease at every stage, without undue cost or complexity.

Discovery call

A gentle, informal conversation designed to understand your concerns, address any questions, and assess whether an assessment pathway may be the right fit.

Initial consultation

A considered clinical session involving screening measures, observation, and collaborative discussion. This step provides greater clarity around whether a full assessment may be recommended.

Comprehensive assessment

This stage involves a clinical interview alongside formal standardised assessments. All findings are brought together into a comprehensive written report.

Feedback Session

A set-aside session to go through the results in detail, offer clear responses to your questions, and outline practical recommendations and appropriate next steps.

This structured approach ensures that families receive professional guidance early, and only proceed to full assessment when it is clinically appropriate, supporting informed decision-making and meaningful outcomes.

Who we provide assessments for

We offer Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments for children, adolescents, and adults, encompassing comprehensive autism assessments for toddlers, school-aged children, teenagers, and adults. Each assessment is individually tailored to the person’s developmental stage, strengths, challenges, and everyday functioning.

Our psychologists provide support to individuals and families pursuing a clear, evidence-based autism assessment, regardless of whether concerns centre on communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, learning differences, or sensory sensitivities.

If an autism assessment for yourself or your child is something you are exploring, we welcome you to contact our clinic whenever the time feels suitable.

We offer a supportive, professional assessment process designed to provide clarity, understanding, and practical recommendations for home, school, work, and daily life.

Signs and behaviours we look for

Autism may present differently for each person, and behaviours can vary across children, adolescents, and adults. Some of the common signs may include:

Our approach to assessment tools

Our psychologists bring together structured tools and a warm, person-centred approach in order to build a complete picture. These tools may include:

Clinical interviews

Considered discussions to build a comprehensive developmental history and carefully explore any current concerns.

Behavioural observations

Structured tasks to evaluate social interaction, communication, and restricted or repetitive behaviours.

Questionnaires and scales

Used to gather meaningful information about social communication, behaviour, sensory experiences, and daily functioning across various settings. These tools help to support a thorough, reliable, and developmentally appropriate assessment.

What you can expect to receive

Your assessment may include a range of supports designed to bring greater clarity and clear direction.

Detailed reports

A considered and clearly written summary of your assessment findings to support a deeper understanding.

Support pathways

Considered guidance on meaningful next steps and services that may support and enhance your well-being.

Actionable recommendations

Carefully considered strategies tailored to support growth in social, communication, and adaptive skills.

School or workplace strategies

Practical strategies that may assist you in navigating learning or work environments.

Support following your assessment

Support doesn’t end with your autism assessment.

Support doesn’t end with your autism assessment. If you feel ongoing care may be helpful, you’re welcome to continue with optional follow-up sessions or therapy. With continued guidance, you may find greater clarity, steadiness, and confidence as you move forward.

Frequently asked questions about autism assessments

What does Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) mean?

ASD is a neurodevelopmental condition that may have an impact on communication, connection, and behaviour. It can be identified at different stages of life, spanning childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.

How long does an autism assessment take?

An autism assessment is generally completed within one or two appointments, providing enough time to conduct a formal assessment, gather observations, and hold a feedback session.

What tools and measures are involved in the assessment?

A combination of clinical interviews, the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, standardised tests, and neuropsychological assessments are used by your psychologist to deliver a thorough assessment that aligns with national guidelines.

Can the report be used for NDIS or school support applications?

Yes. All reports are prepared by registered psychologists and clinical psychologists. These reports may be helpful in supporting NDIS applications under the National Disability Insurance Scheme, along with school-based learning and support requirements.

Do you offer support and guidance once a diagnosis is confirmed?

Yes. Once a formal diagnosis has been made, we offer a feedback session and considered guidance on moving forward, designed to assist families and adults in understanding their diagnosis and exploring options that may enhance daily well-being and quality of life.

Your journey begins with PsychWell

As there is no waiting list, you are welcome to begin the assessment process at whatever pace feels comfortable. If exploring an autism assessment feels like the right step, we are here whenever you are ready.

If you’d like to explore an autism assessment, we’re here when you’re ready to begin.