Autism Assessment Process
What to Expect From Your Autism Assessment
Your Autism Assessment Journey
Initial Clinical Enquiry
Discuss your concerns with our team and understand the assessment pathway.
Pre-Assessment & Clinical History
Comprehensive Clinical Assessment
- Social communication and reciprocal interaction
- Behavioural patterns and focused interests
- Sensory processing and sensitivities
- Developmental history and early presentation
- Everyday functioning and functional impact
Clinical & Diagnostic Review
Your clinician reviews the information gathered and considers your overall clinical presentation against recognised diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Where clinically relevant, differential diagnoses and co-occurring neurodevelopmental conditions may also be considered.
Assessment Outcome
Clinical Assessment Report
Receive a detailed clinical report outlining the assessment outcome, relevant findings and recommendations.
What Does the Autism Assessment Consider?
Neurodevelopmental History
Social Communication & Interaction
Behaviour & Interests
Sensory Processing
Functional Impact
Clinical Presentation
Why Choose MyPsych for Your Autism Assessment?
Clinician-Led Assessment
Evidence-Informed Practice
Comprehensive Clinical Review
Clear Diagnostic Reporting
What Happens After Your Assessment?
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Questionnaires may support the assessment, but diagnosis considers your wider developmental history, clinical presentation and functional impact.
Yes. Your clinician can consider co-occurring neurodevelopmental conditions as part of the clinical assessment.
Yes. You will receive a detailed clinical assessment report explaining the outcome and relevant recommendations.
Yes. Where appropriate, information from a parent, carer or family member can provide valuable insight into developmental history, childhood presentation and everyday functioning.
Your clinician will explain the assessment findings and outcome clearly. Where appropriate, they can discuss relevant recommendations and potential next steps based on your individual clinical presentation.
Take the Next Step
initial enquiry to diagnostic outcome.
