Take a look through our neurodiversity FAQs. 

You are very welcome to phone me- I generally take calls around 4:15-4:45pm on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

In the meantime, here are two screening tests you can do before hand...

1. Autism 🤔

Please check out the tests below- this is helpful as a screening tool

https://www.cati-autism.com/

2. ADHD 🤔

This test below is a great screener for ADHD (focus on part A results mostly)... but please go see a psychiatrist directly if you feel you're an ADHDer :)

Yes, I am a clinical psychologist and I can provide an official Autism and ADHD diagnosis.

Absolutely!

If you are autistic, and this has an impact on your functioning, then you should consider applying for funding via the NDIS.

I am very confident writing reports for the NDIS. I am a clinical psychologist as well, which is helpful when applying for the NDIS- they often want a report signed by a clinical psychologist.

When you have a report with the extra section on functionality (I don't charge extra), I include a list of your functional impairments (from a psychological perspective), recommendations for funding, and WHODAS data.

Have a look at my blog on this topic too.

Accessing NDIS support involves a complex evaluation of your daily functioning abilities and circumstances. These are factors that are outside my scope of influence.

Please also note that I won't be able to help with NDIS-related matters following your assessment sorry.

It's essential that you conduct your own thorough research into the NDIS application process and requirements, as these can change over time. While I can provide general guidance, you are responsible for your own due diligence in understanding eligibility criteria, gathering necessary documentation, and meeting all requirements for your specific situation. I strongly recommend consulting official NDIS resources and seeking professional advice specific to your circumstances.

Please refer to this blog:

https://www.neurokinpsychology.com.au/post/autism-asd-assessments-and-ndis-funding

I'm very experienced in ADHD assessment, and I offer ADHD assessments when combined with an autism assessment.

If stimulant medication is part of what you're seeking, you'll ultimately need a GP or psychiatrist, as psychologists can't prescribe. However, a comprehensive ADHD assessment from a psychologist can pave the way. Assessment is our bread and butter, and many psychiatrists welcome a thorough psychologist-led assessment, as it means your appointment with them can focus on medication and treatment planning rather than starting the diagnostic process from scratch.

A number of the assessment tools used in our processes are copyrighted, and can only be administered by a mental health professional. We are bound by a professional obligation to protect these tests from being misused (please refer to our Code of Ethics). Therefore, the test records themselves cannot be shared with clients sorry.

Your report is very comprehensive, so you won't be missing out!

Yes! I can do a letter for you to apply for the DSP. I do these all the time :)

An autism assessment report alone is usually not sufficient for a Disability Support Pension (DSP) application. To meet DSP requirements, you'll need:

1. An additional report detailing how you meet DSP criteria, with reference to relevant impairment tables AND

2. A supporting letter from a medical doctor.

For autism without intellectual impairment, assessors use Table 7. To best demonstrate your eligibility, I recommend including:

• An adaptive measure

• An executive functioning measure

These help illustrate how your condition aligns with the table's criteria.

The report must demonstrate that your condition has been:

• Diagnosed

• Treated

• Stabilized ('DTS')

While this terminology is not affirming, it's necessary for the application process.

For more detailed information on the DSP application process, please consult the guide at https://dsphelp.org.au/

Whilst I provide a thorough autism assessment report, please understand that Centrelink may require additional documentation for your DSP application. Due to the complexity of DSP assessments and the detailed tables that need to be completed, there is an extra fee beyond the standard assessment cost. Please also note that once your assessment is complete, i won't be able to provide further assistance with your DSP application process. I encourage you to research the DSP requirements independently to fully understand what's involved. This will help you make informed decisions about your application journey.