Assessments

Comprehensive Autism Assessment Campsie

A journey towards greater clarity.

Autism assessments designed for daily life and 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.

Understanding the autism assessment process

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, we take a measured, staged, and transparent approach so that families may remain informed and confident throughout the process, without facing unnecessary cost or feeling overwhelmed.

Discovery call

A brief and welcoming conversation to gain an understanding of your concerns, answer any questions you may have, and explore whether an assessment pathway may be a suitable next step.

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 dedicated session to explain results, provide clear answers, and discuss practical recommendations and 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 our assessments are for

Our Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments are available for children, adolescents, and adults, including comprehensive autism assessments for toddlers, school-aged children, teenagers, and adults. Each assessment is thoughtfully shaped around the person’s developmental stage, strengths, challenges, and how they navigate everyday life.

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

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:

Tools used in our assessments

Our psychologists draw on structured tools alongside a warm, person-centred approach, seeking to understand the full picture. The tools used may include:

Clinical interviews

Detailed conversations designed to collect developmental history and gain a clearer understanding of 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

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

Clear guidance on worthwhile next steps and services that may contribute to your overall 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.

Ongoing support after your assessment

Support doesn’t end with your autism assessment.

The conclusion of your autism assessment does not mark the end of our support. If ongoing care feels like it may be beneficial, you are welcome to continue with optional follow-up sessions or therapy. With continued guidance, you may find increased clarity, steadiness, and confidence as you move ahead.

Frequently asked questions about autism assessments

What is ASD?

ASD is a neurodevelopmental condition that often affects communication, connection, and behaviour. It is typically identified across different age groups, including childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.

How many sessions does an autism assessment involve?

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 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.

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.

Is support available following a diagnosis?

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

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.