Combined ADHD/Autism Assessment

Psychwest provide comprehensive combined ADHD and Autism assessments and diagnosis in both children and adults. This is suitable for adults or children who are looking for a combined ADHD/Autism assessment, rather than an individual ADHD Assessment or Autism Assessment.

Adult ADHD/Autism Assessment Package (18+)

What to Expect

A combined ADHD/Autism assessment is a process conducted over 6 sessions with an experienced psychologist. The psychologist will ask you questions and administer questionnaires about your background, educational history and aptitudes and behaviours to determine if you may have ADHD/Autism.

Included in the ADHD/Autism Assessment

  • 6 x consultations including a 1 hour feedback session.

  • Administration of ADHD/Autism self-report and other validated measures (for yourself and family members) and Mood and Psychological Profiling Tests including questionnaires about your background, educational history and aptitudes and noted changes in your cognitive ability (ie. memory, focus, concentration, distractibility, skills, social interactions and behaviours.)

  • Scoring of above measures and comprehensive Assessment Report including recommendations for further assessment if necessary and/or treatment options

Please note: Psychologists do not prescribe medication. The above report can be provided to a psychiatrist for medical treatment. Please note you will need a GP referral to see a Psychiatrist. If you are under 25 and have a referral from a Psychiatrist the sessions for the Autism assessment are rebatable. The ADHD section is not rebatable from Medicare.

Costs

$2900.00

Child ADHD/Autism Assessment Package

What to Expect

A combined ADHD/Autism assessment is a process conducted over 6 sessions with an experienced psychologist. The psychologist will ask both yourself and your child questions and administer questionnaires about their background, educational history and aptitudes and behaviours to determine if they may have ADHD/Autism.

Included in the ADHD/Autism Assessment

  • 6 x clinical consultations including a 1 hour feedback session

  • Administration of ADHD/Autism self-report and other validated measures (the child and family members), and Mood and Psychological Profiling Tests including questionnaires about your child’s background, educational history and aptitudes and noted changes in your cognitive ability (ie memory, focus, concentration, distractibility, skills, social interactions and behaviours

  • Administration of a 2-hour cognitive test (WISC-IV) which provides a more complete assessment of attention and cognitive strengths and weaknesses that is helpful for diagnostic clarification and treatment plans

  • Scoring of above measures and comprehensive Assessment Report including recommendations for further assessment if necessary and strategies for parents, child and school.

Please note: Psychologists do not prescribe medication. The above report can be provided to a Paediatrician or Child Psychiatrist for medical treatment. Please note you will need a GP referral to see a Paediatrician or Child Psychiatrist. If you have a referral from a Paediatrician or Child Psychiatrist, the sessions for the Autism assessment are rebatable. The ADHD section is not rebatable from Medicare.

Costs

$3450.00

Looking for a Combined ADHD/Autism Assessment?

Psychwest has psychologists available who are experienced in providing combined ADHD/Autism assessments in Perth. 

To find out more about organising your ADHD/Autism assessment, we welcome you to get in touch with our team today to find the best psychologist for you and book a session.