AUTISM AND ADHD COMBINED (AUDHD) ASSESSMENTS

Our clinicians have lived-experience, either being Neurodivergent themselves and/or having Neurodivergent family members. They have also undergone extensive training in Autism and ADHD assessment and management and continue to develop their knowledge in this area through training, research, and practice.

We offer combined Autism and ADHD assessment due to the high co-occurrence between these neurotypes with some studies indicating up to an 80-85% co-occurrence rate. This means it is very likely to be AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD combined neurotype) than it is to be either neurotype alone. 

Initial appointments available from January 2025

We endeavour to make assessment as cost-effective for you while maintaining a comprehensive and needs-based method so that we are able to offer accessible and supportive services that are practical meeting your needs. 

We endeavour to make this as clear and transparent as possible, however, if you have any questions about the process please discuss these with our lovely admin team or your clinician at any of your appointments. 

• Full assessment and report - $2,160*
• Payable in full OR in 4 x installments 

*Please note, this is a minimum cost for standardised AuDHD assessment. If any additional diagnoses/reports/questionnaires/appointments are required, prices will vary. 

- Assessment sessions fall under the practice cancellation policy and fees will apply for late cancellation or non-attendance within 48hrs from your scheduled appointment time 

-  No report or other evidence can be supplied without final payment being received in full 

Prior to your first appointment: 

• We will email you a client background information/consent form to complete online
• We will email you some initial screener questionnaires to complete online prior to the first appointment
• For children/teenagers who attend school: we may email you teacher questionnaires to forward to your child's teacher/s for them to kindly complete and return to us.
• Please email us a copy of your Mental Health Care Plan from your GP (if you have one) and also any other reports you have.

Intake Appointment: 

• In this appointment your Psychologist will ask you some questions to gather information about past and current experiences and things you might be finding difficult. 
• Based on the information you provide they will discuss with you whether they think that a full assessment would be helpful or what alternative next steps might be to be support you
• If you are progressing to a full assessment, additional questionnaires will be emailed to you to complete online - to minimise appointment costs. Please complete these prior to your next appointments. 

Assessment Appointment (if relevant): 

• Child assessments (usually over two sessions): 

              1) The child needs to be at this appointment in clinic 

              2) One or both of the parents are needed for an appointment in clinic or via          

                   phone/video - the child doesn't attend this appointment.

• Adult assessments: 

             - In clinic (Sunshine Coast), or Telehealth appointments

             - Can be conducted Australia wide (via video)

              - Ideally we would like to speak to another person who is close to you and has 

               known you a long time in this appointment (eg. your parent, other family 

               member, long-term friend)

Feedback/Support Planning Appointment: 

• Following the assessment phase, your clinician will discuss the results with you and, if relevant, details of your diagnosis and tailored psychological support options. 
• This appointment can be in clinic or via phone/video.
• We can complete any necessary paperwork e.g., Carer's Allowance, Ed Qld Autism verification form, letter of support for Psychiatrist or Paediatrician

Report: Your clinician will write an extensive report that you can provide to service providers and any relevant supports you may be eligible for.