Assessments

Comprehensive Autism Assessment Concord

Towards understanding and insight.

Autism assessments to support everyday living and development.

At PsychWell, we offer autism assessments for children and adults. These assessments are designed to help you gain clearer insight into how communication, social interaction, and behaviour patterns shape daily 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 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 dedicated session to explain results, provide clear answers, and discuss practical recommendations and 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

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 work alongside individuals and families seeking a thorough, evidence-based autism assessment, whether the concerns are related to 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.

Signs and behaviours that may indicate autism

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 bring together structured tools and a warm, person-centred approach in order to build a complete 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

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 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

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

School or workplace strategies

Helpful, practical approaches that may support you in managing 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.

Common autism assessment questions

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

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.

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 tools and measures are involved in the assessment?

Your psychologist draws on a combination of clinical interviews, the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, standardised tests, and neuropsychological assessments to conduct a comprehensive assessment in line with national guidelines.

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

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.

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.

Your journey begins with PsychWell

With no waiting list, you are welcome to start the assessment process at a pace that suits you. If you are considering an autism assessment, we are here and ready to support you when the time feels right.

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