ASD Assessment
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About our ASD Assessments
Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder and brain-style difference that influences how an individual socialises, communicates, thinks, and processes information. Autistic people experience and interact with the world differently than non-Autistic people.
Given their pattern of differences, Autistic people can find it challenging to naturally connect with neurotypical people, manage unexpected changes and/or filter out sensory sensations.
At Bridging Psychology, we focus on recognising strengths and differences in autistic individuals and utilise neurodiversity-affirming assessments to identify whether an individual meets the diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) according to the DSM-5-TR.
Assessments usually include multiple interviews with the Individual or parent/caregiver and any other relevant professional in the person’s life. A formal observational assessment of your child, review of relevant documents and consultations. A written, comprehensive and tailored report of the results, diagnosis and recommendations with a final feedback session. This requires our clinicians to engage in 14 hours of work. If your assessment is complex and we estimate more time is needed, we will inform you about the need for an additional session as early as possible in the assessment process.
Please get in touch with Bringing Psychology to discuss your assessment process.
What's the Process at Bridging Psychology
Getting started is straightforward. Simply book online or phone our intake team and, if you intend to claim a Medicare rebate, upload your GP Mental Health Care Plan. Our referral step takes only a few minutes. Within two to four weeks we arrange an initial consultation in which your psychologist explores your background, clarifies the changes you want to see and sets an agreed treatment roadmap. Therapy then settles into weekly or fortnightly sessions that always tailored to your goals. Every six sessions we pause to review progress, adjust objectives and prepare any reports required for your GP. When you are satisfied with the gains made, we either move to occasional appointments or conclude with a practical self-care plan that supports your ongoing wellbeing.
Start the Journey to a Better You Today
Bridging Psychology is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based counselling that helps you understand your experiences, develop workable strategies and regain a sense of balance. Wherever you are, and whatever your story is, you do not have to face your challenges alone. Professional support is only one click.