Assessments

Comprehensive Autism Assessment Greenacre

Finding clarity, one step at a time.

Understanding autism to support daily life and personal growth.

At PsychWell, our autism assessments are available for children and adults. Each assessment is designed to offer greater insight into how communication, social interaction, and behaviour patterns shape day-to-day experiences.

Your psychologist takes a careful and considered approach, drawing on observations alongside input from family and other relevant sources. Rather than relying solely on checklists, we take the time to understand each person’s unique strengths and needs, providing supportive strategies and clear next steps.

What is involved in an autism assessment?

Understanding whether ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, or giftedness may be a factor in your or your child’s experiences can be an important consideration 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 brief, no-pressure conversation to understand concerns, answer questions, and determine whether an assessment pathway may be appropriate.

Initial consultation

A thorough clinical session incorporating screening measures, observation, and in-depth discussion. This step assists in determining whether a full assessment may be warranted.

Comprehensive assessment

At this stage, a clinical interview is conducted along with formal standardised assessments. The findings are then consolidated into a detailed 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 staged approach is designed to ensure families receive professional guidance at an early stage, proceeding to a full assessment only when clinically appropriate, so that decisions are well-informed and outcomes are meaningful.

Who can access our assessments

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 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.

If you are considering an autism assessment for yourself or your child, you are welcome to contact our clinic when the time feels right.

Our supportive, professional assessment process is designed to bring clarity and understanding, along with practical recommendations that can be applied at home, school, work, and in daily life.

Signs and behaviours that may indicate autism

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

Our assessment tools

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

In-depth discussions to gather developmental history and explore current concerns.

Behavioural observations

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

Questionnaires and scales

To gather information about social communication, behaviour, sensory experiences, and daily functioning across settings. These tools help ensure a thorough, reliable, and developmentally appropriate assessment.

What is included in your assessment

Through your assessment, you may receive a variety of supports aimed at offering clarity and helpful direction going forward.

Detailed reports

A clear, well-considered summary of your assessment findings, intended to provide greater depth of understanding.

Support pathways

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

Actionable recommendations

Tailored strategies that may assist with social, communication, and adaptive skills development.

School or workplace strategies

Helpful, practical approaches that may support you in managing learning or work environments.

Support following your assessment

Support doesn’t end with your autism assessment.

Your autism assessment is not where our support ends. If you feel that ongoing care may be helpful, you are welcome to continue with optional follow-up sessions or therapy. With continued guidance, you may experience greater clarity, steadiness, and confidence going forward.

Common autism assessment questions

What does Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) mean?

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition that may affect communication, social connection, and behaviour. It is often identified across a range of age groups, from childhood through to adulthood.

How long does an autism assessment take?

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

What tools do you use during the assessment?

Your psychologist uses a combination of clinical interviews, the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, standardised tests, and neuropsychological assessments to create a comprehensive assessment that aligns with national guidelines.

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

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

Do you provide guidance after a diagnosis is made?

Yes. After your formal diagnosis, we offer a helpful feedback session and guidance on moving forward, designed to help families and adults understand their diagnosis and explore interventions that may enhance daily well-being and quality of life.

Take the first step with PsychWell

With no waiting list in place, you are free to move through the assessment process at a pace that works for you. Whenever you feel ready to explore an autism assessment, we are here to help you take that first step.

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