An Autism assessment gathers comprehensive information about an individual’s behaviour, development, social interaction and functional and cognitive capacity to determine if they meet the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) criteria for Autism.
An Autism assessment can provide support and guidance for individuals and families by offering an understanding of strengths and challenges. It can help individuals and families access appropriate resources and support services.
Autism assessments may be undertaken as a Lead Practitioner Diagnostic Evaluation, or a Consensus Team Diagnostic Evaluation. A Lead Practitioner Diagnostic Evaluation is suited to clients whose clinical presentation is sufficiently clear and a diagnostic decision can be reliably made with high confidence by one suitably qualified and experienced clinician (i.e., GP or a clinical, educational/developmental, or neuro psychologist).
Consensus Team Diagnostic Evaluations are suited to individuals whose presentation is more complex or subtle, and where an accurate diagnostic determination of these individuals requires assessment from a broader multidisciplinary team.
TP Assessments undertakes Lead Practitioner Diagnostic Evaluations by clinical psychologists. A Lead Practitioner Diagnostic Evaluation will result in one of the following three outcomes:
If it is considered that a Consensus Team Diagnostic Evaluation is required following a TP Assessments Lead Practitioner Diagnostic Evaluation, referral recommendations will be provided and TP Assessments will collaborate with other clinicians as required to further the assessment.
We can also assist with advising if you or your child are eligible for services or funding such as those provided by Autism SA or the NDIS.
The following link provides further information regarding assessment for Autism:
An ADHD assessment gathers comprehensive information about an individual’s behaviour, development, social interaction and functional and cognitive capacity to determine if they meet the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) criteria for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
It involves a thorough evaluation of traits such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, and their impact on daily life across different settings (e.g., home, school, work).
An ADHD assessment provides valuable information for developing an appropriate support plan and is also valuable to provide recommendations into strategies that may improve an individual’s functioning across different domains of life, particularly work and school. ADHD assessments are typically most useful for school-aged children to inform tailored interventions to support the child with learning.
Adult ADHD Assessments
There can also be a number of benefits for an adult ADHD assessment. However, many adults experiencing ADHD difficulties would benefit from alternative assessment pathways due to different referral questions and support needs. In particular, if you think you may want to seek medication as a treatment option, you would be best to undertake an assessment with a psychiatrist (who are the only medical practitioners in South Australia who can prescribe medications as treatment for ADHD). If you would like to explore your options, an assessing psychologist can discuss the pros and cons of an adult ADHD assessment and the options available to you. This can be done as a standalone appointment, or as part of a larger assessment package. If you are accessing therapy services with a psychologist, you can also enquire with them as to the pros and cons and options available.
Learning and cognitive assessments provide a comprehensive evaluation of an individual’s intellectual abilities, academic skills, and if necessary adaptive and socio-emotional functioning. These assessments are typically conducted to gather information about an individual’s cognitive and academic strengths, weaknesses, and overall functioning to inform educational planning and intervention strategies.
These assessments are used to identify learning difficulties, developmental delays, intellectual disability/giftedness, or other conditions that may impact an individual’s educational performance.
The results of the assessment help in the development of appropriate educational plans, interventions, and accommodations tailored to the individual’s specific needs.
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