EDUCATIONAL & DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENTS
Autism Assessment
This assessment is used to investigate the possibility of whether the individual meets the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Reasons to assess:
- To explore autism-related differences in communication, social interaction, behaviour and sensory experiences
- To understand cognitive strengths and areas of difficulty that may be relevant to everyday functioning
- To explore emotional, behavioural or communication factors that may be affecting everyday life
- To determine whether the findings are consistent with an autism diagnosis
- To provide tailored recommendations and strategies to support the person at home, school, work or in everyday life
What does it include:
- Clinical interview (including parent)
- ADOS-2 testing (for a child) or MIGDAS for adult assessment
- Administration and scoring of relevant behavioural and adaptive functioning questionnaires, including the Vineland-3 and BASC, with parent completion where appropriate.
- Cognitive testing, such as WISC-IV or WAIS depending on age of person
- Liaison with teachers and significant supports
- Reading of previous testing reports (if applicable)
- Up to 1 hour Feedback session
- Comprehensive report including assessment results, clinical formulation, relevant diagnosis, and tailored recommendations for supports, strategies, interventions or further assessment.
Clinician time spent: 10 hours
Autism assessment package Psychologist fee: $1800 +GST
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