Autism Assessments
Neurodiversity. Social Communication. Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
An autism assessment enhances your understanding of a child or adult and provides valuable insights into areas where support may be needed. We offer a comprehensive Autism Spectrum Disorder assessment for children (from age 5 years), adolescents and adults, completed by a clinical psychologist. We also work closely with recommended Speech Pathologists to provide a multi-disciplinary assessment approach. A referral to a Paediatrician will be recommended if required.
Our objective at the end of the assessment is to offer a personalised and comprehensive profile, which can greatly assist in navigating various aspects of life, such as education, interventions, and NDIS applications. This profile serves as a valuable resource for determining the most effective approaches to optimise well-being and overall quality of life.
After the assessment is administered a report is provided 2 to 4 weeks later (provided all questionnaires are completed within a week of the assessment by the carers/guardians and teachers. Depending on the results, the report may include recommendations for further assessment by other professionals such as behavioural optometrists, educational audiologists, paediatricians, occupational therapists and speech therapists.
Our Services
The comprehensive Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment includes:
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Information gathered from parents/guardians, teachers and other key professionals.
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Wechsler (WPPSI-IV): Age 3 to 7
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - Fifth Edition (WISC-V)
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Adults - Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV)
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Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals - Screening Test (CELF-5 Screening)
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The MIGDAS-2 is a sensory-based process for gathering and organising the qualitative information needed to diagnose autism in children, adolescents, and adults. The process includes guidelines for gathering information from parents/caregivers and teachers, and for conducting a sensory-based interview with the individual being evaluated. The end result is a comprehensive behavioural profile that describes the individual’s distinct way of relating to the world, supplementing assessment scores and informing diagnosis and treatment planning.
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Vineland 3 - Parent and Teacher versions
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Multidisciplinary report with tailored strategies and recommedations
Autism Report
An Autism assessment report will include the following information:
Background information including developmental history
Assessment results
DSM 5 – V TR diagnostic evaluation
Diagnostic outcome
Recommendations
Assessments to Support VCE
Assessments to support Special Examination Arrangements (SEAS Applications) is available for secondary and tertiary students.