Assessments

Comprehensive Autism Assessment Burwood

A path towards understanding.

Understanding autism to support daily life and personal growth.

At PsychWell, we provide autism assessments for children and adults. These assessments are intended to help you develop a clearer understanding of how communication, social interaction, and behaviour patterns influence everyday life.

With a thoughtful and sensitive approach, your psychologist brings together observations and insights from family and other relevant sources. We go beyond checklists, taking the time to understand each person’s individual strengths and needs in order to offer supportive strategies and meaningful next steps.

What is involved in an autism assessment?

It can be worthwhile to explore whether ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, or giftedness may be relevant to your situation before proceeding with a full diagnostic assessment.

At PsychWell, our process is designed to be thoughtful, staged, and transparent so families may feel informed and confident at every step, without unnecessary cost or overwhelm.

Discovery call

A brief, no-pressure conversation to understand concerns, answer questions, and determine whether an assessment pathway may be appropriate.

Initial consultation

A detailed clinical session that includes screening measures, observation, and discussion. This step helps clarify whether a full assessment may be indicated.

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 focused session dedicated to walking you through the results, addressing your questions, and exploring practical recommendations and meaningful next steps.

This considered approach means that families receive professional guidance from the outset, and only move forward to a full assessment when it is clinically indicated, supporting well-informed decision-making and worthwhile 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. Every assessment is carefully tailored to reflect the individual’s developmental stage, personal strengths, challenges, and day-to-day functioning.

Our psychologists are here to support individuals and families looking for a clear, evidence-based autism assessment, whether concerns involve communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, learning differences, or sensory sensitivities.

Should you be considering an autism assessment for yourself or your child, you are warmly invited to get in touch with our clinic at a time that feels right for you.

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

Common signs and behaviours we consider

Autism presents uniquely in each individual, and behaviours can differ among children, adolescents, and adults. Among the signs that may be present are:

The assessment tools we use

Our psychologists combine structured tools with a warm, person-centred approach in an effort to understand the whole picture. These tools may include:

Clinical interviews

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

Behavioural observations

Carefully structured tasks used to observe and evaluate social interaction, communication, and restricted or repetitive behaviours.

Questionnaires and scales

To collect information regarding social communication, behaviour, sensory experiences, and daily functioning across a range of settings. These tools aim to assist in ensuring a thorough, reliable, and developmentally appropriate assessment.

What you can expect to receive

As part of your assessment, you may receive a range of supports designed to offer clarity and direction.

Detailed reports

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

Support pathways

Guidance on meaningful next steps and services that may strengthen your well-being.

Actionable recommendations

Individually tailored strategies that may support the development of social, communication, and adaptive skills.

School or workplace strategies

Considered, practical approaches that may assist with navigating the demands of learning or work environments.

Post-assessment support

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.

Questions we are commonly asked about autism assessments

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

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.

What is the typical duration of an autism assessment?

An autism assessment is typically completed across one or two appointments, allowing sufficient time for a formal assessment, observations, and a feedback session.

What assessment tools does your psychologist use?

Your psychologist brings together clinical interviews, the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, standardised tests, and neuropsychological assessments to provide a comprehensive assessment that is consistent with national guidelines.

Will your report be recognised for NDIS or school support purposes?

Yes. Our reports are completed by registered psychologists and clinical psychologists and may be relevant for NDIS applications under the National Disability Insurance Scheme, as well as school-based learning and support needs.

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

Yes. After a formal diagnosis is confirmed, we provide a helpful feedback session along with guidance on the path ahead, intended to support families and adults in understanding their diagnosis and considering approaches that may positively contribute to 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.