ELICA NAJDENSKA
Registered Psychologist
B Psych (Hons), M Prof Psych, MAPS
Fee $170 (Medicare rebate $87.45)
Trying to manage your mental health on your own can leave you feeling frustrated and stuck. One of my skills as a psychologist is knowing how to best support you to grow a deeper understanding of yourself. Once you know what motivates your emotions and behaviours, you can develop a strategy to manage them.
Adult Autism Assessments Kogarah
Adult autism diagnosis
As an adult, confirming a diagnosis of autism can be a complex and challenging process. Many individuals who may have autism may have gone undiagnosed throughout their childhood, and as a result, may have developed coping mechanisms to mask their autistic traits.
If you are an adult who is struggling with communication difficulties, socialising, sensory processing or repetitive behaviours, you may be wondering if these traits could be related to autism.
We offer adult autism assessments that can help provide clarity and support for those seeking to understand their neurodiversity better.
At Clinical Therapy, we use a variety of tools and assessments to evaluate autism in adults, with a great emphasis placed on lived experience. We offer a supportive and welcoming environment, and our team is committed to ensuring that each client feels safe and validated throughout the assessment process. Our goal is to provide personalised recommendations and support based on our findings.
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If you are interested in learning more about whether an adult autism assessment might be appropriate for you, we invite you to take this free screener. This screener can provide you with valuable insights into whether you might benefit from a more comprehensive evaluation. We understand that seeking an autism assessment can be a daunting process, but our team is here to provide support and guidance every step of the way.
What does an adult autism assessment involve?
What your assessment will include
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Intake information: This will be collected after your booking is confirmed.
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Assessment interview: This includes a full history and can take 60-90 minutes.
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Testing session: A unique battery of several psychometric assessments and questionnaires, depending on the information gathered in the assessment interview. This usually takes 2-3 hours.
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Comprehensive report: Your assessments will be scored and consulted on, and a report will be produced. A diagnosis will be ruled in or out, and your report will include several practical recommendations to take away with you. This report will be produced within 4 weeks of your testing session.
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Feedback session: After receipt of your report we will schedule a 30 minute feedback session to provide a summary and answer any questions you may have.
What is not included
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Therapy: If you receive a diagnosis and would like to explore additional supports such as psychological or occupational therapy, we can help direct you to several sources. However please note that therapy is not included in the assessment cost.
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Alternative or co-morbid diagnoses: While your report may provide commentary regarding other possible diagnoses, the report's exclusive purpose is to rule in or out an autism diagnosis. We may suggest you explore other possible assessment as part of our recommendations.
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Guarantees: We pride ourselves on conductive comprehensive and ethical assessments that produce sound and reliable results. For this reason, we cannot guarantee a diagnosis. Sometimes a report may be inconclusive or require further investigation/s. Sometimes a diagnosis will be ruled out, and the rationale for this will be explained.
Assessment Fees and FAQs
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Do you offer instalments? The fee can be paid in two instalments of $770
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How and when do I pay? The full fee or first instalment is due prior to the initial assessment, and the balance is payable before release of your report. Payment can be made via credit cared (Visa or Mastercard), or via direct deposit.
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How long will it take? Your report should take approximately 3-4 weeks to complete. This includes your assessment interview, testing session, and the time taken to score, consult, write, and deliver your report.
Do you need a comprehensive assessment to explore the possibility of autism? Whether you are seeking a formal diagnosis or simply looking to learn more about your neurodiversity, our team is here to provide a warm and welcoming environment and guide you through the assessment process.
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Let us support you – book an autism assessment with Clinical Therapy today.