Autism Assessments
Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference often affecting the way a person experiences the world and their interactions with others.
Some people on the autism spectrum may have differences in their communication skills, interests, sensory needs, learning profile. Everyone on the Autism Spectrum is different and a diagnosis can be helpful in better understanding your child and their needs. We provide comprehensive evidence-based autism assessments tailored to your child or young person.
Some of the assessment tools we may use to assess for autism:
- Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2)
- Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum, Second Edition (MIGDAS-2)
- Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI-IV)
- Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V)
- Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-V)
- Griffiths Scales of Child Assessment (Griffiths 3)
- Autism Spectrum Rating Scales (ASRS)
- Social Responsiveness Scales (SRS-2)
- Conners Early Childhood
- Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System (ABAS-3)
- Vinelands Adaptive Behaviour Scales (Vinelands 3)
All assessments include:
- An individual assessment with your child
- Comprehensive clinical interview with parents/caregivers
- Questionnaires and feedback from school and involved therapists
- Review of reports regarding your child from involved professionals
- Feedback from the assessing clinician on the results of the assessment
Further information about autism can be found here.