Various studies have shown the overlap of autism and ADHD to be quite high (i.e., often cited as around 80%). As such it is often recommended individuals consider exploring whether both neurotypes fit their experiences. The decision is entirely yours to make.

Please note: if you decide to explore both neurotypes after booking in for an assessment to explore only autism/ADHD you may have an extended wait between appointments to accommodate for this. I am happy to discuss this with you further prior to your booking if this would assist.

INTAKE
To submit an initial enquiry, please enquire via email or using the contact us form.
Upon enquiry, you will be provided with further information about the assessment process and offered some possible dates for your assessment sessions.

Please note assessment sessions are typically held on Mondays and Thursdays between 8am and midday (AEDT).

Once you have decided you would like to go ahead with an assessment an invoice will be sent through with the deposit amount ($200) and full amount outlined. Once the deposit is paid, we can secure your appointment.

Prior to your appointment you will be sent a questionnaire and some screeners via email. If you have any issues completing these, you will be offered assistance to complete them in your first appointment.

ASSESSMENT
You will attend your assessment sessions in person or via Zoom (a link will be provided via email).
If you are attending in person, you will find my office at 3/99 Tamar Street, Ballina NSW 2478. There is a waiting area where you are welcome to wait if you arrive early for your appointment. There is on-street parking in front of the office. There is a bathroom available near the office.

If you have any concerns about using Zoom please follow this link for assistance.
I will have read through the information you have sent through prior to our appointment.

During the appointment, we will have a semi-structured conversation about the areas you have covered in your paperwork. This may include areas such as: communication, sensory experiences, social experiences, school/employment, family relationships, friendships, and emotional regulation. I will ask about various areas that correspond with the diagnostic criteria for Autism/ADHD to explore whether you meet these criteria. I will give you the choice of me asking questions to guide the conversation, or of you being able to direct the conversation in a way that works best for you.

You can use verbal communication or written communication – depending on what is preferred at the time.

If you are using Zoom you are welcome to turn off your camera at any point if you choose to do so, however I will need you to be visible via camera for a portion of the assessment to allow me to collect all required information.

You can take a break if you need to.
You are welcome to ask any of your own questions during the process.

REPORT
Following the assessment sessions I will write a report/letter covering the information we have discussed (this should be completed within six-eight weeks of our final appointment). I will communicate with you if there are any delays in completing your report.

Once the report is complete, I will contact you to schedule a feedback session to discuss the report.
The report can be co-signed by a clinical psychologist and will be sent to you via email following the invoice being paid in full.

You can disseminate this report as desired.

FEEDBACK SESSION
Your feedback session will take place either in person or via Zoom.
This session will allow us to go through the report and you are able to ask any questions you may have.

If you are attending in person, accommodations are available if needed/desired. These may include:

• Dimmed lighting
• Quiet environment
• Various seating choices
• Verbal or written communication
• Access to various fidget items
• Low scent environment
• Breaks available when needed

If you are attending via Zoom the following accommodations are available:

• Verbal or written communication
• Camera on/off – please note you will need to have your camera on for a portion of the assessment and this can be discussed if needed
• Breaks available when needed
• You are welcome to set up your environment in whatever way makes you most comfortable (e.g., attending the session in your pyjamas with plenty of fidgets around is totally fine!)

If you require any accommodations I have not listed please let me know and I will do my best to accommodate for this.

Once you have decided to book in for an assessment you will be sent an invoice via email. This invoice will outline your deposit amount ($200) and the full amount for your assessment. These can be paid via direct deposit or credit card. Please note if you need to use a credit card to pay there will be a surcharge of around $30 applied to cover processing fees.

Once your deposit is paid your appointment slot will be confirmed.
The remainder of your balance can be paid in full or in instalments, whichever is easiest.

Your report will not be released until the invoice amount is paid in full.

• You can pay privately for your assessment;
• You may be able to access a rebate from your private health cover – it is recommended you contact them directly in relation to this;
• You are not typically able to use NDIS funding for assessment purposes and would need to clarify this with NDIS if this was your intention;
• You are not able to use a Mental Health Treatment Plan for assessment purposes. There is scope for individuals under the age of 25 to be referred for an autism assessment from their paediatrician or psychiatrist. That individual would then be eligible for a partial rebate for the assessment sessions – depending on the rebate rate at the time. Please see this link for more information.

Various studies have shown the overlap of autism and ADHD to be quite high (i.e., often cited as around 80%). As such it is often recommended individuals consider exploring whether both neurotypes fit their experiences. The decision is entirely yours to make.

Please note: if you decide to explore both neurotypes after booking in for an assessment to explore only autism/ADHD you may have an extended wait between appointments to accommodate for this. I am happy to discuss this with you further prior to your booking if this would assist.

INTAKE
To submit an initial enquiry, please enquire via email or using the contact us form.
Upon enquiry, you will be provided with further information about the assessment process and offered some possible dates for your assessment sessions.

Please note assessment sessions are typically held on Mondays and Thursdays between 8am and midday (AEDT).

Once you have decided you would like to go ahead with an assessment an invoice will be sent through with the deposit amount ($200) and full amount outlined. Once the deposit is paid, we can secure your appointment.

Prior to your appointment you will be sent a questionnaire and some screeners via email. If you have any issues completing these, you will be offered assistance to complete them in your first appointment.

ASSESSMENT
You will attend your assessment sessions in person or via Zoom (a link will be provided via email).
If you are attending in person, you will find my office at 3/99 Tamar Street, Ballina NSW 2478. There is a waiting area where you are welcome to wait if you arrive early for your appointment. There is on-street parking in front of the office. There is a bathroom available near the office.

If you have any concerns about using Zoom please follow this link for assistance.
I will have read through the information you have sent through prior to our appointment.

During the appointment, we will have a semi-structured conversation about the areas you have covered in your paperwork. This may include areas such as: communication, sensory experiences, social experiences, school/employment, family relationships, friendships, and emotional regulation. I will ask about various areas that correspond with the diagnostic criteria for Autism/ADHD to explore whether you meet these criteria. I will give you the choice of me asking questions to guide the conversation, or of you being able to direct the conversation in a way that works best for you.

You can use verbal communication or written communication – depending on what is preferred at the time.

If you are using Zoom you are welcome to turn off your camera at any point if you choose to do so, however I will need you to be visible via camera for a portion of the assessment to allow me to collect all required information.

You can take a break if you need to.
You are welcome to ask any of your own questions during the process.

REPORT
Following the assessment sessions I will write a report/letter covering the information we have discussed (this should be completed within six-eight weeks of our final appointment). I will communicate with you if there are any delays in completing your report.

Once the report is complete, I will contact you to schedule a feedback session to discuss the report.
The report can be co-signed by a clinical psychologist and will be sent to you via email following the invoice being paid in full.

You can disseminate this report as desired.

FEEDBACK SESSION
Your feedback session will take place either in person or via Zoom.
This session will allow us to go through the report and you are able to ask any questions you may have.

If you are attending in person, accommodations are available if needed/desired. These may include:

• Dimmed lighting
• Quiet environment
• Various seating choices
• Verbal or written communication
• Access to various fidget items
• Low scent environment
• Breaks available when needed

If you are attending via Zoom the following accommodations are available:

• Verbal or written communication
• Camera on/off – please note you will need to have your camera on for a portion of the assessment and this can be discussed if needed
• Breaks available when needed
• You are welcome to set up your environment in whatever way makes you most comfortable (e.g., attending the session in your pyjamas with plenty of fidgets around is totally fine!)

If you require any accommodations I have not listed please let me know and I will do my best to accommodate for this.

Once you have decided to book in for an assessment you will be sent an invoice via email. This invoice will outline your deposit amount ($200) and the full amount for your assessment. These can be paid via direct deposit or credit card. Please note if you need to use a credit card to pay there will be a surcharge of around $30 applied to cover processing fees.

Once your deposit is paid your appointment slot will be confirmed.
The remainder of your balance can be paid in full or in instalments, whichever is easiest.

Your report will not be released until the invoice amount is paid in full.

• You can pay privately for your assessment;
• You may be able to access a rebate from your private health cover – it is recommended you contact them directly in relation to this;
• You are not typically able to use NDIS funding for assessment purposes and would need to clarify this with NDIS if this was your intention;
• You are not able to use a Mental Health Treatment Plan for assessment purposes. There is scope for individuals under the age of 25 to be referred for an autism assessment from their paediatrician or psychiatrist. That individual would then be eligible for a partial rebate for the assessment sessions – depending on the rebate rate at the time. Please see this link for more information.