What: An assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is used to assess and diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder for adults. The Assessments are designed to measure specific symptoms of ASD across a number of environments. Often diagnosing ASD in adults can be complex as the clinician may need to differentiate the apparent ASD symptoms from other mental disorders.
Why: An outcome of this assessment would be a report detailing whether a diagnosis of ASD is appropriate, the severity of this diagnosis, and management recommendations. This report may be instrumental in securing NDIS funding.
How: The ASD Assessment involves completion of some relevant measures by the client, and others close to the client (where applicable), a 3 hour diagnostic interview with the client (Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised [ADI-R]), or a 2 hour structured ASD Interview with the client to ascertain whether a diagnosis of ASD is appropriate.
In many cases it may be prudent to complete online assessments as screening measures before investing a formal diagnostic ASD Assessment. These assessments will determine the need for further investigation and are useful collateral information for a diagnosis. Therefore, prior to the assessment, a number of relevant ASD measures will be emailed to be completed online by the client and others close to the client.
Rebates may be applied to your appointment session times if the client has a current Mental Health Care Plan or Private Health Insurance.
Who: Ages 18+.
