Child Autism Assessment
Private Child Autism Assessment
Why Consider an Autism Assessment for Your Child?
Parents may consider an autism assessment when they notice differences in how their child communicates, interacts or responds to everyday situations.
- Find social interaction or communication difficult
- Prefer routines and become distressed by unexpected changes
- Have sensory sensitivities or unusual sensory responses
- Develop strong or focused interests
- Find friendships or group situations challenging
- Show differences in language, play or behaviour
- Become overwhelmed in busy or unfamiliar environments
What Your Child Autism Assessment Includes
Clinical Assessment
Clinical Review
Developmental History
Parent & Child Information
Assessment Report
Your Child Autism Assessment Journey
Initial Enquiry
Pre-Assessment
Clinical Assessment
Assessment Outcome
Written Report
Why Choose MyPsych for Your Child Autism Assessment?
Comprehensive Clinical Assessment
Child-Focused Approach
Evidence-Informed Assessment
Clear Clinical Reporting
What Happens After the Assessment?
What Our Patients Say
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Frequently Asked Questions
A child autism assessment is a clinical evaluation of a child’s communication, social interaction, behaviour and developmental history to determine whether they meet recognised diagnostic criteria for autism.
Autism can be assessed during childhood. MyPsych provides neurodevelopmental assessment services for children aged 6 and above.
The clinician will gather information about your child’s development, communication, social interaction, behaviour and everyday experiences before reviewing the information against recognised diagnostic criteria.
Yes. Information from parents or carers about your child’s early development and current experiences can be an important part of the assessment.
Your clinician will explain the outcome, provide a detailed report and discuss appropriate recommendations and next steps.
Your clinician will explain the assessment outcome and provide relevant recommendations or next steps based on your child’s individual needs.
Yes. Autism and ADHD can co-occur. Your clinician will consider your child’s individual presentation and relevant developmental history as part of the assessment.
Take the Next Step
autism assessment can provide greater clarity.
