Adult autism assessments

If you’ve ever felt that you experience the world a little differently – in how you think, sense, communicate, or manage daily demands – you’re not alone. Many adults seek an autism assessment after years of navigating subtle but persistent challenges, often without the language to fully understand their experiences.

I specialise in late diagnosis – supporting adults who are coming to this question for the first time, often after years of quietly wondering.

An adult autism assessment can offer clarity, validation, and a more coherent understanding of how your brain works – supporting self-knowledge, self-compassion, and informed decision-making.

I currently have availability for adult autism assessments in Sydney CBD.

Who these assessments are for

These assessments are particularly suited to adults who recognise aspects of themselves in the following experiences:

have spent many years masking or compensating
function well in professional or high-demand roles, yet experience ongoing strain
feel cognitively overloaded, socially fatigued, or emotionally depleted
have long-standing sensory sensitivities or differences
are seeking clarity rather than a label for its own sake

Many people who pursue assessment later in life have developed sophisticated coping strategies. While these strategies can support success, they often come at a significant personal cost.

My approach

Assessments are comprehensive, strengths-based, and grounded in validated measures and in-depth clinical interview. I use an interview-based process (MIGDAS-2) designed to capture the richness and nuance of your lived experience in a respectful, conversational way.

The assessment explores areas such as:

sensory processing and sensitivities
social communication and interaction patterns
masking, camouflaging, and adaptation strategies
the impact of autistic traits on work, relationships, and daily life

Throughout the process, the focus is on understanding how you experience the world – not on fitting you into a narrow checklist.

The assessment process

The assessment process begins with an initial session, which allows us to explore your experiences in depth and consider whether a full autism assessment is the most appropriate next step. Where a full assessment is indicated, the process typically involves:

Completion of validated assessment measures
A comprehensive clinical interview, conducted in a conversational and collaborative way
Detailed report writing, integrating clinical impressions and practical recommendations
A feedback session to discuss findings, answer questions, and explore next steps

The process is flexible and responsive to individual needs, and timeframes may vary depending on presentation and assessment scope.

You will receive a detailed written report outlining diagnostic impressions and practical recommendations relevant to work, relationships, energy management, and self-advocacy.

ADHD exploration

While my primary focus is autism, ADHD traits can also be explored as part of the assessment process. This may involve screening measures or, where appropriate, a more comprehensive diagnostic assessment.

Fees

Adult autism assessments are provided as a private service
Fees start at $1,750, depending on the scope of assessment
Medicare rebates do not apply

Next steps

If you’re ready to explore whether an assessment is right for you, I’d welcome your enquiry. I respond to all assessment enquiries personally.