Our autism assessments are neurodiversity-affirming and built for adults.
What we can help with
Our clinical psychologist Maddy Bourke-Ibbs provides adult autism evaluations that are neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed. Neurodiversity means different people experience and respond to the world differently — through communication, sensation, movement and information processing. We see these differences as natural human variation, not disorder, and our assessments are designed to explore the distinct experience of adulthood, including masking and internalised presentations.
An autism assessment can support you to:
What to Expect
An autism assessment is a structured process that helps you understand your neurotype.
The process starts with a free 15-minute intake call, followed by a demographics form, a 3-hour clinical interview (telehealth or in person) and questionnaires completed by you and someone close to you. You'll finish with a 50-minute feedback session and receive your report within 6 weeks. Assessments are available for adults 18+.
We offer two report options: a comprehensive report ($1,850), which includes a Functional Capacity assessment suitable for NDIS applications, and a brief report ($1,350) for a more cost-effective neurotype clarification. Payment plans are available, and no GP referral is needed to get started.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
What costs are included in an autism report?
OPTION 1: Comprehensive Report
- 40-50 page report
- Includes summary of background and history, in depth discussion and interpretation of assessment results including clinical interview and questionnaires, discussion of whether autism criteria was met/not met, relevant diagnoses, recommendations
- Includes assessment of Functional Capacity
- A more comprehensive and in-depth exploration of your assessment and neurotype
- Can be used as part of NDIS application
Fee: $1850
OPTION 2: Brief Report
- 10-15 page report
- Report includes a brief summary of questionnaires, discussion of whether autism criteria was met/not met, relevant diagnoses, recommendations
- Does not include assessment of Functional Capacity
- A more cost effective way to clarify your neurotype
- Cannot be used for NDIS application
Fee: $1350
Payment plans
We understand that an assessment is a big investment. You can choose to pay the entire fee up front, or in 3 installments with a $500 deposit at the time of booking.
Good To Know
This isn't a comprehensive psychological assessment — it doesn't assess cognitive capacity, intellectual disability, specific learning disabilities, mood, personality or trauma. While our comprehensive report is suitable for NDIS applications, we can't guarantee NDIS or Disability Support Pension approval. If you're after a different type of assessment, we're happy to talk through your options.
On rebates: Mental Health Care Plans can't be used towards assessment costs, as Medicare restricts those item numbers to therapy only. Adults under 25 may be eligible for a rebate under MBS Item 82000 if referred by a psychiatrist or paediatrician (not a GP) — there are no rebates for adults over 25. Private health and NDIS funding coverage varies, so it's worth checking with your insurer or support coordinator before booking.
Some resources to check out
- About Autism – handy summary of common differences
- Why Everything You Know About Autism Is Wrong – short TedTalk by Autism researcher who is Autistic re: neurodiversity & their experience of being diagnosed with Autism
- Unmasking Autism – book by Dr Devon Price
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It’s important to be neurodiversity-affirming. Neurodiversity is a term used to describe the range of neurological differences in the human brain. It acknowledges that people may have different ways of thinking, feeling, processing information, and communicating. These differences are not disorders, but natural variations in the human experience. There is no one ‘normal’ type of […]