Assessments

Comprehensive Autism Assessment Croydon Park

Towards understanding and insight.

Autism assessments designed for daily life and growth.

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.

Using a sensitive approach, your psychologist considers observations alongside insights from family and other relevant sources. We look beyond checklists, taking the time to understand each person’s strengths and needs to offer supportive strategies and next steps.

What is involved in an autism assessment?

Wouldn’t it be helpful to gain clarity about whether ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, or giftedness may be relevant before committing to a full diagnostic assessment?

At PsychWell, we have designed our process to be considered, staged, and transparent, so that families may feel well-informed and confident throughout each step, without unnecessary cost or stress.

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 can access our assessments

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. Every assessment is uniquely tailored to the individual, taking into account their developmental stage, strengths, challenges, and everyday functioning.

Our psychologists support individuals and families seeking a clear, evidence-based autism assessment, whether concerns relate 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.

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

The way autism presents can differ greatly from person to person, and behaviours may vary across children, adolescents, and adults. Some commonly noted 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

Thorough discussions aimed at gathering developmental history and exploring 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 obtain information about social communication, behaviour, sensory experiences, and everyday functioning across different settings. These tools contribute to a thorough, reliable, and developmentally appropriate assessment process.

What our assessment provides

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

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

Practical approaches that may help you navigate 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.

Common autism assessment questions

Can you explain 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 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?

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 the report be accepted for NDIS or school supports?

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.

Do you provide guidance after a diagnosis is made?

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

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.