Assessments

Comprehensive Autism Assessment Haberfield

Towards understanding and insight.

Autism assessments aiming for a clearer path forward in life and learning.

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.

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

It can be worthwhile to explore whether ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, or giftedness may be relevant to your situation before proceeding with 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 short, relaxed conversation to explore your concerns, respond to any questions, and consider whether an assessment pathway may be suitable.

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 encompasses a clinical interview and formal standardised assessments, with all findings carefully integrated into a thorough written report.

Feedback Session

A purposeful session designed to explain your results clearly, respond to any questions, and discuss practical recommendations along with helpful 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

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 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.

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.

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:

The assessment tools we use

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

Considered discussions to build a comprehensive developmental history and carefully explore any current concerns.

Behavioural observations

Purposeful structured tasks aimed at assessing social interaction, communication patterns, 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 thorough and carefully prepared summary of your assessment findings, designed to enhance understanding.

Support pathways

Thoughtful guidance on helpful next steps and services that may positively support 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.

Ongoing support after your assessment

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.

Frequently asked questions about autism assessments

Can you explain 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.

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.

What tools do you use during 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.

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

Yes. Our reports are completed by registered psychologists and clinical psychologists and may be relevant 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. Following your formal diagnosis, we provide a dedicated feedback session and guidance on next steps, aimed at helping families and adults gain a clearer understanding of their diagnosis and explore approaches that may support daily well-being and quality of life.

Start your journey 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.