Adult ADHD and Autism Assessments in Melbourne
With the hope of increasing the financial accessibility of assessments, we have developed two pathways for assessment, a briefer/targeted assessment and comprehensive assessment. It is important to us that these assessments are neurodiversity affirming.
Briefer/targeted assessments of adult ADHD and/or Autism
The briefer/targeted psychological assessments involve focussed sessions with a psychologist to determine whether you meet the criteria for a particular diagnosis/identification.
The targeted assessment involves a clinical interview with your psychologist so they can get to know your needs and history, as well a structured diagnostic interview to determine whether you meet the criteria for Autism and/or ADHD. You will also be asked to complete psychological questionnaires.
At the end of the process, your psychologist will meet with you to go through your results and any diagnoses/identifications that have been made. They will also provide recommendations for follow-up treatment/supports and basic thinking and behaviour strategies. You and/or your referrer will receive a written report of your results.
This briefer/targeted assessment could suit you
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if you suspect you have ADHD and/or Autism and want to pursue a diagnosis/identification.
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If you are primarily seeking the diagnosis/identification to help you understand yourself and your experience of the world.
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Not if you are primarily seeking medication prescription (see below)
Comprehensive assessments
of adult ADHD and/or Autism
A comprehensive psychological assessment includes all of the aspects of a brief assessment as well as a detailed evaluation of your thinking and memory skills (i.e. cognitive abilities). This involves completing neuropsychological tests which measure problem-solving, verbal reasoning, visual and spatial skills, learning and memory, attention, and ‘higher level’ planning and organisation skills.
At the end of a comprehensive psychological assessment, your psychologist will meet with you to go over your results including any diagnosis/identification, as well as your cognitive strengths and difficulties across different thinking and memory skills.
Your psychologist will analyse your cognitive profile and provide you with detailed strategies that are matched to your strengths and weaknesses.
You and/or your referrer will receive a comprehensive written report of your results and recommendations.
The comprehensive option could be a good fit for you:
If you’d also like to understand your cognitive strengths and weaknesses.
If you need to a comprehensive report to support an NDIS application often chose this option.
If you are experiencing a significant mental health condition that is currently fluctuating
If you also require assessment of other neurodivergences or conditions (such as learning disorders, possible dementia, or acquired brain injury)
If your are an elite athlete whose medical team are seeking additional documentation to support to support a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) to allow you to utilise medications manage your ADHD
Please note: if you are seeking medications for management of ADHD, you will need an assessment with a psychiatrist. We suggest you discuss whether a psychological assessment will be of value to your psychiatrist prior to booking with us.