Autism and ADHD Assessment (Adult)
diagnostic letter only

Delivery: Face to Face or Telehealth available
Cost: $1,500.00 (after pay available)

Who is this suitable for:

For individuals who receive a combined diagnosis of ADHD and Autism as adults, navigating daily life can be complex. This can present with a range of challenges, including difficulties with attention, organization, social interactions, and emotional regulation. You might find yourself struggling with focus, impulsivity, sensory sensitivities, and understanding social cues. These overlapping symptoms can make it hard to differentiate between the two conditions. Our goal is to provide tailored support to help you manage these challenges effectively and improve your overall well-being.

Attention and Focus:

• Difficulty sustaining attention on tasks or conversations.
• Easily distracted by external stimuli.
• Struggles with shifting attention from one task to another.

Executive Functioning:

• Challenges in planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks.
• Difficulty with time management and meeting deadlines.
• Impulsivity, leading to actions without considering consequences.

Sensory Sensitivities:

• Heightened responses to sensory stimuli, such as sounds, textures, or certain environments.
• Overwhelmed by sensory input, leading to discomfort or distress.

Repetitive Behaviours and Routines:

• Engages in repetitive behaviours or rituals.
• Relies on routines for comfort and predictability.
• May exhibit stimming behaviours to regulate sensory experiences.

Social Interaction and Communication:

• Difficulty understanding social cues and nonverbal communication.
• Struggles with initiating and maintaining relationships.
• May have a limited range of interests or conversational topics.

Hyperactivity and Restlessness:

• Difficulty sitting still or remaining focused for extended periods.
• Restlessness and a constant need for movement or stimulation.
• Impulsive behaviours, such as interrupting others or speaking out of turn.

Emotional Dysregulation:

• Intense emotional reactions to situations or stimuli.
• Difficulty regulating emotions and expressing them appropriately.
• Mood swings and emotional outbursts in response to stress or frustration.

Transitions and Changes:

• Resistance to transitions or changes in routine.
• Difficulty adapting to new environments or situations.
• Requires support and preparation for transitions to minimize anxiety.

The benefits of a comprehensive assessment

An assessment for combined ADHD and autism offers comprehensive clarity, distinguishing these diagnoses from others. It tailors’ interventions across social, educational, and work realms, alleviating associated mental health struggles. Enhancing self-awareness, it improves communication and relationships, supports accommodation requests, enhances job performance, and unlocks access to tailored services and legal protections. This process guides decisions aligned with individual strengths and needs, fostering holistic well-being.

What it Includes:

• Full developmental, mental health and medical history (school reports or doctors’ referral letters can be useful)
• X 3-4 hours Clinical Interview: A detailed interview conducted by a trained clinician using the MIGDAS and the DIVA to gather information about the individual's developmental history, early behaviours, social interactions, communication abilities, sensory needs, and current concerns.
• X4 at home self and observer reports
• Competition of at home questionnaires
• X 1 hour Feedback and Recommendations: Providing feedback to the individual and their family or support network regarding the assessment findings, diagnosis (if applicable), and recommendations for interventions, support services, and accommodations. Planning for ongoing support, interventions, or referrals to other specialists or services based on the individual's needs identified during the assessment.
• Outcome report: brief report with diagnostic outcome letter (if applicable).

A non-refundable 20% deposit is required to secure a booking. After pay is available. Full payment is due before the initial session.

Note: You may be eligible for a rebate for a cognitive assessment from your private health insurance, contact them to ascertain if that applies to your level of cover.

Before your first session reception will email you some intake and registration forms and an initial psychological test for you to complete. These must all be completed 48 hours before your first session, or your appointment may have to be rescheduled. It allows your psychologist to prepare for your first session, and for us to create a client file for you and send you appointment reminders and submit your Medicare rebate (if applicable).

If you need further information, our Assessments Manager will be happy to answer your questions. They can be contacted by email at ad***@im**********************.com or call: 0400428593.