Assessments

Comprehensive Autism Assessment North Strathfield

Towards understanding and insight.

Understanding autism to support daily life and personal 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.

Taking a warm and sensitive approach, your psychologist weighs observations together with insights gathered from family and other relevant sources. We look beyond standard checklists, dedicating time to understanding each person’s strengths and needs so we can offer practical strategies and helpful next steps.

What to expect from 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 assessment process is structured to be thoughtful, staged, and clear, aiming to help families feel informed and at ease at every stage, without undue cost or complexity.

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 encompasses a clinical interview and formal standardised assessments, with all findings carefully integrated into a thorough 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 staged approach is designed to ensure families receive professional guidance at an early stage, proceeding to a full assessment only when clinically appropriate, so that decisions are well-informed and outcomes are meaningful.

Who our assessments are for

We conduct Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments across a wide range of ages, 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 offer a supportive, professional assessment process designed to provide clarity, understanding, and practical recommendations for home, school, work, and daily life.

What signs and behaviours we take into account

Autism presents uniquely in each individual, and behaviours can differ among children, adolescents, and adults. Among the signs that may be present are:

Our approach to assessment tools

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

Purposeful structured tasks aimed at assessing social interaction, communication patterns, 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 receive

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

Thoughtful guidance on helpful next steps and services that may positively support your well-being.

Actionable recommendations

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

School or workplace strategies

Practical approaches that may help you navigate learning or work environments.

Ongoing support after your assessment

Support doesn’t end with your autism assessment.

Your autism assessment is not where our support ends. If you feel that ongoing care may be helpful, you are welcome to continue with optional follow-up sessions or therapy. With continued guidance, you may experience greater clarity, steadiness, and confidence going forward.

Answers to common autism assessment questions

What does Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) mean?

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 long does an autism assessment take?

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 uses a combination of clinical interviews, the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, standardised tests, and neuropsychological assessments to create a comprehensive assessment that aligns 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.

Start your journey 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.