Autism Assessments in Sydney

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A comprehensive autism assessment is $2,500. It uses the ADOS-2 and the ADI-R alongside other questionnaires, takes place across several appointments, and includes a detailed written report and a feedback session to go through it. Your first appointment is usually within one to two weeks; your report follows about four weeks later.

Should I get my Child Assessed for Autism?

There is no threshold you need to reach before asking the question. Most families come to us because something has been sitting with them for a while — sometimes for years — and they want to understand it properly.

You may be considering an assessment if:

  • you're noticing differences in your child's communication, behaviour or development

  • your child or teenager is finding social situations, school, or emotional regulation particularly hard

  • a teacher, GP or other professional has suggested further assessment

  • you're an adult who has long wondered whether autism explains aspects of your experiences, relationships or way of thinking

Many people arrive unsure of what they'll find. The aim isn't only to determine whether someone meets criteria for autism — it's to understand their profile, their strengths and their needs, whatever the conclusion turns out to be.

Assessments are available across the lifespan, from young children through to adults.

What happens in an Autism Assessment?

An autism assessment is completed over a series of appointments, allowing for a thorough and well-rounded understanding of the individual.

The process typically includes:

1. Initial Appointment. We talk through your concerns, take a brief developmental history, and agree what the assessment needs to focus on.

2. ADOS-2 Assessment. A structured, play-based or conversational assessment completed directly with your child or with you, looking at social communication and interaction as it happens.

3. Developmental Interview (ADI-R). A detailed interview with a parent or caregiver covering early development, behaviour patterns, and how things have changed over time.

4. Observation in Everyday Environments. Where possible, we observe at home, at daycare or at school — where behaviour is most natural and least affected by the assessment itself.

5. Questionnaires and Additional Information. Standardised questionnaires, plus input from teachers and any other professionals already involved.

6. Report and Feedback Session. A detailed written report, and a session to talk it through properly.

What do you get at the end?

A comprehensive written report, and a session to go through it. The feedback session is part of every assessment here, not an optional extra, because a report you have not had explained is difficult to act on

Your assessment includes:

  • a comprehensive written report setting out findings, diagnostic considerations, your child's strengths and challenges, and tailored recommendations

  • a feedback session where we go through the report together, answer your questions, and discuss what it means practically for your child and your family

  • specific next-step recommendations that take account of your child's interests, the services available where you live, and your family's circumstances

  • where helpful, suggested referrals to occupational therapy, speech pathology or paediatric care, so you have a clear path forward


    The aim is that you finish the process with a clear understanding of your child and a practical plan — not with more questions than you started with.

How much does an Autism Assessment cost?

A comprehensive autism assessment is $2,500. That covers the initial appointment, the ADOS-2, the ADI-R developmental interview, observation in your child's everyday environment, all questionnaires and scoring, the full written report, and the feedback session to talk through what it means.

A payment schedule can be arranged across the assessment process rather than as a single payment.

Medicare rebates may be available if you have a referral from a paediatrician or psychiatrist under the complex neurodevelopmental disorder item numbers. We can talk you through whether that applies to your situation.

Enquire about an autism assessment

We will be in touch within two business days to arrange an initial conversation. You don’t need a referral, and there is no obligation to proceed.