Standardised cognitive test (WISC-V or WAIS-V: 60-90 minutes)
Review of supporting documents (school reports, previous assessments if applicable)
Scoring, interpretation and report writing
Feedback session (1 hour)
Comprehensive report provided
Some possible Reasons for this assessment
Understanding each person’s unique combination of cognitive abilities
Identifying strengths and areas needing more support
Understanding the relationship between cognitive profile and potential communication differences, attention, concerns, anxiety or overwhelm
Investigating underlying causes of possible academic difficulties or higher fatigue compared to peers
Autism Assessment
Fee: $2000 (includes $500 deposit)
Ages: 7 and up
What's involved?
Gathering of background information (e.g. family history, developmental milestones, relevant health concerns)
Interview exploring Autism diagnostic criteria and personal experience (60-90 minutes)
Standardised cognitive test (WISC-V or WAIS-V: 60-90 minutes)
Review of supporting documents (school reports, previous assessments if applicable)
Questionnaires investigating impact of possible Autism on life experiences (e.g. SRS-2, CATI or CAT-Q)
Functional impact questionnaires looking at personal and social skills in daily life, evaluating communication, self-care, and social connectedness (e.g. Vineland-3 or WHODAS-2)
Scoring, interpretation and report writing
Feedback session (1 hour)
Comprehensive report provided
Some possible Reasons for this assessment
Investigate possible differences in areas of communication, response to social norms and expectations
Investigating differences in thinking and learning styles
Understanding and connecting through Special Interests (SPINs – longstanding interests or deep obsessions)
Understanding demand avoidance or school refusal and how it relates to anxiety/discomfort
Finding ways to welcome stimming (repeated movements or vocalisations to self-regulate)
Supporting difficulties with managing anxiety related to uncertainty, challenges with transitions, role of routines and black-and-white thinging for Autistic folk in day-to-day life
Differences in sensory experience of the world (e.g. preference or aversion for some sights, sounds, smells textures, tastes)
Celebrating and encouraging wonderful Autistic ways of being in the world
Understanding neurodivergent burn-out related to masking and camouflaging
Seeking personalised recommendations for accommodations and support to help you or your child feel more at ease day-to-day
ADHD Assessment
Fee: $1800 (includes $500 deposit)
Ages: 7 and up
What's involved?
Gathering of background information (e.g. family history, developmental milestones, relevant health concerns)
Interview exploring ADHD diagnostic criteria and personal experience (60-90 minutes)
Standardised cognitive test (WISC-V or WAIS-V: 60-90 minutes)
Questionnaires about attentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity (Conners-4; ASRS)
Review of supporting documents (school reports, previous assessments if applicable)
Scoring, interpretation and report writing
Feedback session (1 hour)
Comprehensive report provided
Some possible Reasons for this assessment
Understanding Executive Functioning challenges (e.g. difficulty with organisation, planning, getting started, procrastinating, distraction, fluctuating ability to pay attention, memory difficulties)
Understanding strong emotional reactivity (e.g. melt-downs, shut-downs, sensitivity to perceived failure or rejection)
Supporting people who self-regulate through fidgeting, dancing, singing, talking, constantly moving
Understanding and balancing hyper-focus with the need for self-care
Understanding neurodivergent burn-out related to masking and camouflaging
Finding ways to celebrate unique neurodivergent strengths associated with ADHD (creativity, high energy, intense capacity for joy)
Supporting for building positive routines to support wellbeing (sleeping, eating, exercising)
Seeking personalised recommendations for accommodations and support to help you or your child feel more at ease day-to-day
Autism and ADHD Assessment
Fee: $2600 (includes $500 deposit)
Ages: 7 and up
What's involved?
Combines ADHD Assessment and Autism Assessment, as above
Interview (45-60 minutes)
Some possible Reasons for this assessment
Understanding the unique joys, tensions and challenges that can come with combined Autism and ADHD (AuDHD)
Educational Assessment
Fee: $1800 (includes $500 deposit)
Ages: 7 and up
What's involved?
Gathering of background information (e.g. family history of learning difficulties, developmental history)
Standardised cognitive test (WISC-V or WAIS-V: 60-90 minutes)
Educational assessment to compare with expected grade-level in Australia (WIAT-III)
Evidence-gathering with teachers and caregivers
Review of supporting documents (school reports, previous assessments if applicable)
Scoring, interpretation and report writing
Feedback session (1 hour)
Comprehensive report provided
Some possible Reasons for this assessment
Exploring possible reasons for fatigue, burn-out, school refusal, demand avoidance in particular academic areas
Assessment for Specific Learning Difficulties (e.g. dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalcuia)
Targeted accommodations and recommendations to help care-givers, teachers, and workplaces provide appropriate support