Inkblot currently only offers Autism assessments for clients who are already under the care of a Paediatrician. We are not able to offer single diagnostician assessments for Autism.
Autism is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a ‘developmental disorder’ because symptoms generally appear in the first two years of life. Autism is known as a ‘spectrum’ disorder because there is wide variation in the type and severity of symptoms people experience. People with ASD have difficulty with social communication and interaction, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors.
Inkblot Psychology Clinic provides comprehensive assessments to assess for possible Autism. We offer the following assessment packages (details below).
Autism
Autism & ADHD
Autism & SLD
Autism, ADHD & SLD
Autism diagnoses (under 12 years of age) require assessment and verification of diagnosis by two specialists. Please note: Inkblot currently only offers Autism assessments for clients who are already under the care of a Paediatrician. We are not able to offer single diagnostician assessments for Autism.
The Psychologist will consult with the Paediatrician to produce a diagnostic report. A comprehensive report will be provided to the family following the Psychologist’s assessment. The below pricing is for the psychological component of an autism assessment.
AUTISM ASSESSMENT PROCESS (PSYCHOLOGY COMPONENT)
This process includes:
Parent/Guardian Interview - 2 hours
Discuss concerns
Developmental history
Medical history
DSM-5 interview
Screeners
Assessment - 1 hour*
ADOS-2
Consultation
Medical/Allied Health Professionals e.g. Speech Pathologist, Paediatrician
Feedback (approximately 3-4 weeks following the assessment)
Comprehensive report provided
Feedback consultation (30 mins)
Total Fee $1400
There is a $100 non-refundable booking fee, credited to the completed assessment cost, taken at the time of booking. $700 is payable at the time of parent interview, and the remaining $600 is due on the day of the assessment.
AUTISM & ADHD ASSESSMENT PROCESS (PSYCHOLOGY COMPONENT)
This process includes:
Parent/Guardian Interview - 2 hours
Discuss concerns
Developmental history
Medical history
DSM-5 interview
Screeners
Assessment - 2 hours*
ADOS-2
Cognitive (IQ) assessment
Functional assessment of literacy and numeracy skills
Online checklists (links emailed to parent and teacher/s)
Assessment of attention, executive functioning, and social emotional skills
Consultation
Medical/Allied Health Professionals e.g. Speech Pathologist, Paediatrician
Feedback (approximately 3-4 weeks following the assessment)
Comprehensive report provided
Feedback consultation (30 mins)
Total Fee $2000
There is a $100 non-refundable booking fee, credited to the completed assessment cost, taken at the time of booking. $700 is payable at the time of parent interview, and the remaining $1200 is due on the day of the assessment.
AUTISM & SLD ASSESSMENT PROCESS (PSYCHOLOGY COMPONENT)
This process includes:
Parent/Guardian Interview - 2 hours
Discuss concerns
Developmental history
Medical history
DSM-5 interview
Screeners
Assessment - 4 hours*
Appointment One (120 minutes)
ADOS-2
Cognitive (IQ) assessment
Appointment Two (120 minutes)
Functional assessment of literacy skills (phonetical knowledge, word reading, reading rate, comprehension, accuracy)
Functional assessment of written expression skills (spelling, handwriting, grammar and punctuation, organisation and clarity)
Functional assessment of numeracy skills
Consultation
Medical/Allied Health Professionals e.g. Speech Pathologist, Paediatrician
Feedback (approximately 3-4 weeks following the assessment)
Comprehensive report provided
Feedback consultation (30 mins)
Total Fee $2000
There is a $100 non-refundable booking fee, credited to the completed assessment cost, taken at the time of booking. $700 is payable at the time of parent interview, and the remaining $1200 is due on the day of the assessment.
AUTISM, ADHD & SLD ASSESSMENT PROCESS (PSYCHOLOGY COMPONENT)
This process includes:
Parent/Guardian Interview - 2 hours
Discuss concerns
Developmental history
Medical history
DSM-5 interview
Screeners
Assessment - 4 hours*
Appointment One (120 minutes)
ADOS-2
Cognitive (IQ) assessment
Appointment Two (120 minutes)
Functional assessment of literacy skills (phonetical knowledge, word reading, reading rate, comprehension, accuracy)
Functional assessment of written expression skills (spelling, handwriting, grammar and punctuation, organisation and clarity)
Functional assessment of numeracy skills
Online checklists (links emailed to parent and teacher/s)
Assessment of attention, executive functioning, and social emotional skills
Consultation
Medical/Allied Health Professionals e.g. Speech Pathologist, Paediatrician
Feedback (approximately 3-4 weeks following the assessment)
Comprehensive report provided
Feedback consultation (30 mins)
Total Fee $2500
There is a $100 non-refundable booking fee, credited to the completed assessment cost, taken at the time of booking. $700 is payable at the time of parent interview, and $850 is due at each assessment appointment.
*Durations provided above for the assessments are a guide and may vary depending on your child’s age and abilities.
While we try our best to provide accurate quotes for your assessment, there may be instances where an additional session/s is required to complete the assessment. This may occur, for example, for clients with complex physical or mental health histories that require more in-depth diagnostic querying. Wherever possible, the psychologist will advise clients of the need for an additional session as early as possible in the assessment process. Additional assessment sessions incur a fee of $220 per hour.
Please note, If ADOS-2 assessment has been or will be completed by a Speech Pathologist, assessment will comprise:
Parent/guardian interview
DSM-5 interview
Consultation
Comprehensive report
Feedback consultation
$400 will be deducted off the total fee.
Optional extras
Observations at home or school $200 per hour
Case conference with school $200 per hour
NDIS Application $200
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