Taking the first step toward understanding whether ADHD might be part of your journey is an important decision, and we want you to know that we’re here to make this process as smooth and
supportive as possible. 

At Believe In U, we are committed to providing a compassionate and thorough approach to ADHD assessments that puts you at the centre of everything we do.

Autism Assessments.

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Our Process & Fee Breakdown

  • This session is an important first step in the assessment process. It allows your psychologist to gain a comprehensive understanding of the individual’s developmental history, current presentation, and areas of concern.

    (For children, this session is completed with a parent/guardian. For adults, this is completed as an individual session.)

    • Developmental history (including childhood presentation)

    • Emotional and behavioural patterns

    • Social communication and interaction

    • Functioning across home, work/school, and social environments

    A structured clinical interview may be used (e.g., ADI-R or similar).

    Duration: 50 Mintes

    Mode: In Clinic (Bundall) or via Telehealth if preferred

    Cost: $230

  • Standardised questionnaires are used to gather information across multiple settings and perspectives.

    Completed by:

    • Self-report (for adults)

    • Parents/guardians (for children)

    • Teachers (strongly recommended for children)

    • Additional collateral (e.g., partner or family member — recommended for adults where possible)

    These may assess:

    • Social communication

    • Behavioural and emotional functioning

    • Adaptive and daily living skills

    Mode: Self-Paced

    Cost: Inclusive

  • The assessment process involves structured clinical assessment and gold-standard tools to support diagnostic clarity.

    • 2 x 50-minute sessions
      (May extend to 3 sessions depending on individual needs, particularly for non-verbal children)

    Assessment components include:

    • Direct Observation: ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule)

    • Functional Assessment: Questionnaires evaluating daily living skills (e.g., ABAS-3), sensory processing, and adaptive functioning.

    • Cognitive Assessment: (e.g. WISC-V), where clinically indicated

    Duration: up to 3x 50 Minute Sessions

    Mode: In Clinic (Bundall)

    Cost: $460 - $690

  • Your psychologist will prepare a comprehensive report outlining:

    • Diagnostic outcomes (if applicable)

    • Integration of all assessment data and diagnostic formulation in line with DSM-5 criteria

    • Current level of functioning

    • Key observations and clinical insights

    • Individualised recommendations

    Duration: 4 hours

    Mode: Completed by psychologist (no client involvement required)

    Cost: $860

  • In this session, your psychologist will review the assessment results in a clear, supportive, and practical way.

    This includes:

    • Explanation of findings and diagnostic outcomes

    • Opportunity to ask questions

    • Personalised recommendations and next steps

    • Practical strategies to support the individual

    For children, this includes guidance for parents and supports across home and school.
    For adults, this includes guidance for work, study, and daily functioning.

    As part of this session, your psychologist will also provide individualised support planning to help translate the assessment outcomes into meaningful next steps.

    Duration: 50 Minutes

    Mode: In Clinic (Bundall) or via Telehealth if preferred

    Cost: $230

Please note that the above fees are an estimate only, as the number of assessment sessions and report writing time required can vary depending on each individual's presentation and pace throughout the assessment process.

Fees are charged per session completed. This means the final cost may be lower or higher than the estimate provided, depending on the overall assessment requirements. Any recommended changes to the assessment process or expected fees will be discussed with you throughout the assessment.