Mobile Autism and ADHD Assessments for Children
Our Child Psychologist Comes to You
Why Assess for Both ADHD and Autism?
Some children show signs of both ADHD and autism, and these conditions can overlap. A combined assessment helps us understand your child’s unique profile and provide the most effective support.
When to Seek a Combined Assessment
Consider a combined assessment if your child has ongoing challenges with attention, hyperactivity, social skills, communication, routines, or emotional regulation. If these difficulties stand out compared to other children their age, or are affecting daily life, a comprehensive assessment can help clarify what’s going on.
Common Signs of Autism
Common Signs of ADHD
What Is a Comprehensive Combined Assessment?
We use a comprehensive process involving interviews, questionnaires, observations, and standardised tools to gather information from parents, teachers, and your child. Our team looks at development, behaviour, learning, and social-emotional skills to provide a clear, holistic understanding.
How a Combined Assessment Fits Into Support
- Clarifies the Full Picture: We identify how ADHD and autism may interact in your child, and explore strengths and challenges across all areas.
- Guides Individualised Support: The assessment informs tailored strategies, therapies, and adjustments for home and school.
- Informs Next Steps: Our integrated report can assist with school planning, NDIS applications, and referrals to therapy or medical specialists.
- Supports Ongoing Collaboration: Combined support often involves parents, teachers, health professionals, and specialists. Our assessment helps everyone work together.
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re unsure about your child’s challenges or think they may relate to both ADHD and autism, contact us to discuss your concerns or book an assessment.
Assessment Process & Timeline
Our comprehensive assessment service provides a thorough evaluation for both autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Each session is designed to deliver detailed insights, supporting an accurate understanding of your child’s strengths and challenges. Following the assessment, results should be reviewed with your child’s paediatrician or psychiatrist to guide further interpretation, treatment, or referrals as needed.
Session 1: Autism Diagnostic Interview–Revised (ADI-R)
A structured interview with parents/caregivers conducted via phone or video call to gather detailed information about your child’s family history, developmental milestones, and current concerns.
This session is estimated to take 2 hours to complete.
Session 2: Diagnostic Interview for ADHD (Young DIVA-5)
The Young DIVA-5 is a structured clinical interview designed to assess ADHD symptoms in children and adolescents aged 5–17 years. The interview is based on the official diagnostic criteria outlined in the DSM-5 and is specifically adapted for younger individuals. Whenever possible, the Young DIVA-5 should be completed with the young person and a parent or family member present.
This session is estimated to take 1 hour to complete.
Session 3: Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition (ADOS-2)
A direct, in-person assessment with your child that evaluates social communication, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviours. The ADOS-2 is widely recognised as the gold standard in autism diagnosis.
This session is estimated to take 1 hour to complete.
Session 4: Cognitive Assessment (WPPSI-IV or WISC-V)
A cognitive assessment is important when assessing for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children because it provides insight into their intellectual abilities, learning profile, and problem-solving skills. This helps differentiate ASD from other developmental conditions and informs appropriate support and intervention strategies.
The assessment administered will depend on your child’s age:
- Ages 2–5:Wechsler Preschool & Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI-IV)
Engaging, play-based activities assess early reasoning, language, memory, and processing speed, providing insight into your child’s developmental strengths and needs.
- Ages 6–16: Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V)
Evaluates cognitive abilities, language, academic skills, and executive functioning to inform diagnosis and support planning.
This session is estimated to take up to 2 hours to complete.
Session 5: Test of Everyday Attention for Children, Second Edition (TEA-Ch2)
The Test of Everyday Attention for Children, Second Edition (TEA-Ch2), measures various aspects of attention in children aged 5 to 15. In this session, the psychologist will use a combination of paper-based and digital tests that evaluate key areas of attention: selective, sustained, and switching. This helps explain why a child may experience difficulties with everyday tasks and activities, providing insight into their attention challenges.
This session is estimated to take 1 hour to complete.
Session 6: Feedback Session
Scheduled up to 4 weeks after the final assessment. The assessing psychologist will review the assessment findings and recommendations with parents or caregivers, who will be provided a comprehensive assessment report upon conclusion.
This session is estimated to take 1 hour to complete.
Mobile Autism (ADHD) Assessment Fee Estimate: $3,870
(Based on 15 hours of clinical time, assessment materials, interpretation and analysis of results, a comprehensive report, and personalised recommendations)
