Adult Autism Assessment
Should I get an assessment? There are some super useful, freely available, questionnaires out there to help with this. If you’re umm-ing and aah-ing, I’d recommend trying out these two:
(Neurodivergent people usually score above 120)
(Neurodivergent people usually score above 130)
Assessment Structure:
Step 1: So we’ve settled on a date, we’ve booked it in. Now, I’ll send you several intake forms and questionnaires. These are designed to get a general understanding of your experiences and should be completed by you, someone who knew you well in childhood (if available), and a person who knows you well currently.
Step 2: We’ll meet for a 2 to 3-hour appointment to discuss any other background information and complete the Autism measure (I use the MIGDAS-2). Timing of the appointment depends on how much information we need, and how talkative we get (trust me, it happens).
Step 3: Post-appointment, I’ll do all the extra stuff - report writing, analysing, and formulating - to put all the information together.
Step 4: Approximately 4-6 weeks after your appointment, we’ll have a feedback session where we can discuss the outcomes, make any plans, and address any ongoing questions.
There are two options for the assessment report. When you reach out, I’ll clarify which one you’re seeking:
Diagnostic summary only (including an overview of assessment results, formal diagnoses, and recommendations - best for getting that clarification and understanding of yourself): $1400.
Full comprehensive report (including full background information, detailed assessment results across each criterion, formal diagnoses, and recommendations - best for a deeper understanding or supporting an NDIS application): $2000.