Autism and ADHD (AuDHD) Assessments
About the combined AuDHD assessment
Our assessments are provided by our neurodivergent and neuro-affirming team members. We have experience assessing 'internalised' or 'masked' Autism profiles in people who don't fit the mainstream stereotypes.
We are also able to provide differential diagnoses between neurodivergence, other neurodevelopmental differences, complex trauma, and mental health conditions. We offer a trauma-informed service and understand that neurodivergent people are more likely to have experienced trauma than their neurotypical peers. We are often looking for neurodivergence AND trauma together rather than thinking it has to be one or the other.
The Assessment Process
Autism and ADHD (AuDHD) Assessments
About the combined AuDHD assessment
Our assessments are provided by our neurodivergent and neuro-affirming team members. We have experience assessing 'internalised' or 'masked' Autism profiles in people who don't fit the mainstream stereotypes.
We are also able to provide differential diagnoses between neurodivergence, other neurodevelopmental differences, complex trauma, and mental health conditions. We offer a trauma-informed service and understand that Autistic people are more likely to have experienced trauma than their neurotypical peers. We are often looking for neurodivergence AND trauma together rather than thinking it has to be one or the other.
Step 1: Booking an appointment
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.
Step 2: Interview
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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.
Step 3: Questionnaires
You will be invited to complete online questionnaires during the assessment process. Questionnaires form one part of the overall assessment and are considered alongside interview findings and clinical observations to ensure a comprehensive evaluation.
Step 4: Feedback
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.
While our assessment reports may assist you in seeking support, accomodations, or funding, please note that our reports for Autism, ADHD, and AuDHD are diagnostic only. Our reports provide information about how you meet the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for Autism and/or ADHD, but do not specifically address the NDIS functional capacity domains, as the diagnostic criteria for Autism does not neatly overlap with the NDIS functional capacity domains. We cannot guarantee that an Autism assessment report alone will provide enough information about the NDIS functional domains.
If you are interested in applying for the NDIS, we recommend having a Comprehensive Needs Assessment in addition to an Autism assessment. This is a comprehensive assessment of your support needs across different functional capacity areas and provides documentation to help demonstrate how your disability meets the NDIS access criteria. This is likely to give you the best chance of NDIS success.
For more information on applying for the NDIS please click below:
Fees for combined Autism + ADHD assessments are $2500 to $3000 for the assessment plus full report
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There are different assessment rates, depending on your assessor's experience.
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Assessments with our senior assessors are $3000 for interviews, questionnaires, and full report.
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Assessments with our other assessors are $2500 for interviews, questionnaires, and a full report. All of our registered and provisional psychologists are supervised by our senior clinicians throughout your assessment.
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Please see the psychologist's profile page for the cost of an assessment with your assessor.
*The fees listed here are based on a standard assessment with up to 4 hours of interview time. If your assessment is complex and we estimate more time is needed, the fee will be higher. Our admin team will contact you if your assessment may require more work so we can provide you with an updated quote.
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You can pay privately for your assessment
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Private health fund rebates may be available depending on your provider, level of cover, and assessor. If you would like to use your health fund let us know, as you'll need to see a registered psychologist.
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You may be able to use your NDIS funding to pay for an assessment, depending on your plan goals. If you are plan-managed, please check with your Support Coordinator or Plan Manager to see if your assessment can be covered.
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If you are under 25, you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate for your Autism assessment with a referral from a paediatrician or psychiatrist (unfortunately GP referrals are not eligible).
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If you are 25 or older, Medicare does not provide rebates for Autism assessments.
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Adults
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Teenagers over 13 years old
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Children*
*Assessments for children up to 12 years of age are best done in person, where the assessment can be play-based. A face-to-face assessment for children is typically more engaging for your child and can provide better observation data for the assessor. However, sometimes, it is not possible or practical for a family to access a face-to-face assessment for their child. They might live in a regional or remote area with limited access to services, or there might be a medical, developmental, or disability-related reason why a face-to-face assessment is not possible or practical. You are welcome to join our waiting list if a telehealth assessment is the right choice for your family.
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