AuDHD (Autism & ADHD) Assessments
Our Assessment Process
Our neuro-affirming AuDHD assessments consist of 4-6 hours of interview time.
Appointments can be scheduled in one- or two-hour blocks, depending on your preference and capacity. Our team will work with you to structure the sessions in a way that supports comfort, pacing, and a thorough assessment process.
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During your appointments, we will explore your experiences of Autistic and ADHD traits across both childhood and adulthood.
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We use evidence-based assessment tools, including the MIGDAS-2 and DIVA-5, alongside a detailed clinical interview. These tools help guide a structured and comprehensive understanding of your strengths, differences, and challenges.
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If you are under 25, we ask that a parent, carer, or an adult who knew you during childhood attend part of the assessment to provide developmental history.
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If you are over 25, you are welcome to bring a support person if you would find that helpful.
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You will be invited to complete online questionnaires prior to or during the assessment process. These measures help provide additional information about attention, executive functioning, sensory experiences, and other relevant areas.
Once the assessment process is complete, you will attend a 1-hour feedback session with your assessor.
During this session, we will:
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Discuss the assessment findings
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Explain how they relate to diagnostic criteria (if applicable)
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Provide recommendations for supports, strategies, or next steps
This is also your opportunity to ask questions and reflect on the information in a supportive and collaborative space.
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Fees & Frequently Asked Questions
AuDHD (autism & ADHD) assessment fees range from $2500 to $3000, depending on your clinicians experience.
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Senior clinicians: $3000
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Other clinicians: $2500
Fees include interview time, questionnaires, and a comprehensive written report. All registered and provisional psychologists are supervised by our senior clinicians.
Please refer to the clinician's profile page for their specific assessment fee.
Summary Letter Option
We also offer a shorter summary letter option for individuals who do not require a comprehensive report.
This includes a brief written summary of the assessment outcomes rather than a detailed diagnostic report. The fee for this option is lower than the full assessment report.
If you are interested in this option, please contact our admin team to discuss whether it is suitable for your needs.
*Fees are based on a standard assessment with up to 6 hours of interview time. If additional time is required due to complexity, we will contact you beforehand with an updated quote.-
You are welcome to pay privately for your assessment.
Unfortunately, Medicare does not provide rebates for ADHD assessments with psychologists. However, Medicare may provide rebates for Autism assessments for people under 25 years old, when you have a referral from a paediatrician or psychiatrist.
You may be able to access:
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Private health fund rebates (depending on your provider and level of cover). If you plan to claim through private health, please let us know as you will need to see a registered psychologist.
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NDIS funding. If you are plan-managed, please check with your Support Coordinator or Plan Manager to confirm whether your assessment can be covered.
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We provide ADHD assessments for:
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Adults
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Teenagers (13 years and older)
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Children*
*For children aged 12 years and under, we generally recommend in-person assessments, as these can include play-based elements and allow for richer observation. However, we understand that in-person appointments are not always possible, particularly for those in regional or remote areas, or where they are medical, developmental, or disability-related barriers. If telehealth is the most practical option for you, please reach out to our team to see how we can best support you.
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Psychologist vs Psychiatrist
ADHD assessments can be completed by a psychologist, psychiatrist, or paediatrician (for children and teens).
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Psychiatrist and paediatricians are medical doctors and can assess and prescribe medication.
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Psychologist can assess and diagnose ADHD but do not prescribe medication.
If you are considering medication, your GP can refer you directly to a psychiatrist or paediatrician.
In some cases, paediatricians may request a psychologist's assessment before confirming a diagnosis for children, however, this is less common for adults seeing psychiatrists.
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Our reports are generally accepted as supporting documentation. However, most psychiatrists conduct their own assessment before prescribing medication.
Each psychiatrist has their own process. While our report may help inform or streamline their evaluation, it does not guarantee a shorter assessment.
A helpful first step is to speak with your GP about psychiatrists they refer to and their specific requirements.
Some people choose to see a psychologist before, or instead of, seeing a psychiatrist.
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Not seeking medication.
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A holistic, neuro-affirming approach, focused on understanding your brain, gaining clarity and self-understanding.
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Receiving comprehensive written documentation, useful for seeking accommodations. (We also offer targeted accommodation assessments.)
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We are here to move beyond outdated stereotypes and create space for AuDHD to be understood in all its complexity. Our neurodivergent and neuro-affirming team provides comprehensive AuDHD assessments that recognise the many ways Autism and ADHD can intersect — including internalised, masked, or externally coping profiles that are often overlooked.
Our AuDHD assessments are trauma-informed and we understand that neurodivergent people are more likely to have experienced trauma than their neurotypical peers. Rather than asking whether it’s AuDHD or trauma, we explore neurodivergence and trauma together, and how these experiences interact.
We also provide thorough differential diagnosis to distinguish AuDHD from other neurodevelopmental differences, complex trauma, and mental health conditions.