Assessments

Comprehensive Autism Assessment Campsie

Towards understanding and insight.

Autism assessments designed for daily life and 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 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 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 comprehensive clinical session that draws on screening measures, careful observation, and open discussion. This step helps to establish whether proceeding to a full assessment may be appropriate.

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 can access our assessments

We provide Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments for children, adolescents, and adults, including comprehensive autism assessments for toddlers, school-aged children, teenagers, and adults. Every assessment is uniquely tailored to the individual, taking into account their 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 provide a supportive, professional assessment process aimed at offering clarity, understanding, and practical recommendations across home, school, work, and daily life.

Common signs and behaviours we consider

Autism can look different from one person to the next, with behaviours varying across children, adolescents, and adults. Some of the signs that may be observed include:

The assessment tools we use

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

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

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

As part of your assessment, you may have access to a range of supports intended to provide clarity and a sense of direction.

Detailed reports

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

Support pathways

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

Continuing support beyond your assessment

Support doesn’t end with your autism assessment.

Our support does not end with your autism assessment. Should you feel that ongoing care may be beneficial, you are 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.

Answers to common autism assessment questions

What is 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.

How much time does an autism assessment require?

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.

Which assessment tools are used during the process?

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.

Will the report be accepted for NDIS or school supports?

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

What guidance do you offer after a diagnosis has been 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.

Begin your journey with PsychWell

With no waiting list, you're welcome to begin the assessment process at a pace that feels comfortable for you. If you'd like to explore an autism assessment, we're here when you're ready to begin.

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