ASD Assessments

Autism Assessments in Adelaide (2 - 18 Year Olds)

We provide comprehensive ASD assessments, helping you better understand your child and what comes next, with expert guidance every step of the way. 

No referral needed – just start a conversation!

Who Can Book In?

Book an Autism Assessment if:

  • You’re unsure and want peace of mind
  • You’ve noticed changes or challenges in daily life
  • A teacher or health professional has recommended one
  • You’re applying for or renewing NDIS support

How Do We Assess?

We learn about your child’s strengths, needs, development, and everyday experiences.

We observe how your child communicates, interacts, plays, and responds in different situations.

We assess your child’s communication, language, understanding, and expression.

We explore emotional regulation, behaviour, relationships, and social development.

We assess sensory processing, development, daily skills, and support needs.

We gather insights from the professionals who know and support your child.

You receive a formal diagnostic report that can support access to NDIS, school, and other services.

After your report is finalised, you’re invited to book a complimentary parent-only consultation with our Director and Lead Occupational Therapist, Arisse Gozon. This gives you a chance to ask questions, unpack the results, and plan your next steps with expert guidance.

What Do We Assess?

An ASD assessment helps determine whether your child is on the autism spectrum. It’s designed to help families, educators, and therapists understand how to best support your child – whether that’s at home, school, or through services like the NDIS.

Communication & Social Interaction

We explore your child’s communication, social interactions, relationships, and how they connect with others.

Sensory Processing Skills & Difficulties

We assess how your child responds to sensory input, including sounds, textures, movement, touch, and light.

Learning & Development

We look at your child’s learning, development, play, attention, problem-solving, and everyday skills.

Emotional & Behavioural Regulation

We explore how your child manages emotions, responds to change, and copes in different environments.

Our Process

To Start

  • Reach out
  • Complete intake forms
  • We book your assessment


Assessment Day

  • Parent interview
  • Child observation
  • Verbal summary shared right after your session
  • Interim summary delivered within 2 weeks
  • Final comprehensive report within 6 weeks

Pricing & Funding

$2000 Total - No Pressure

We’ll walk you through all the funding options available to you.

MediPay is a payment provider offering tailored financing for medical treatments including mental health services. Patients can apply for pre-approved funding directly through the MediPay platform (for between $2,000 - $55,000), subject to eligibility and credit assessment. If approved, treatment costs are paid directly to the clinic and repaid in instalments by the patient for up to 48 months. This option may suit patients who prefer to spread payments over time. All applications are managed independently via MediPay.

 

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Privately Paid

You can choose to pay privately, with the full assessment cost confirmed upfront before you begin.

Medicare Rebate May Apply

You may be eligible for a Medicare rebate with an appropriate referral. Please check with your paediatrician.

Meet the Team

The Team Behind Your Assessment

Arisse Gozon

Director, Clinical Lead & Co-Founder

Arisse is certified in Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI) and Autism Swim Neurodiversity + Aquatics, and has over 20 years of experience working as an Occupational Therapist and guiding therapists from different disciplines…

Speech Pathologist, Helen Hauschild, is part of the 8 Senses Team

Helen Hauschild

Senior Speech Pathologist & Autism Diagnostician

Senior Speech Pathologist
& Autism Diagnostician

Helen’s support is not just about developing speech and language skills – it is also about empowering children to express their needs, share their thoughts, develop relationships, and engage with the world around them. The ultimate goal is to enable each child to find their voice and use it confidently.

Rebecca Rossi - Pyschologist at 8 Senses Therapy, providing autism (ASD) assessments for children and young adults in Adelaide.

Rebecca Rossi

Psychologist & Autism Diagnostician

With years of experience in ASD diagnosis, Rebecca brings calm, clinical expertise to help families find clarity and confidence in a new diagnosis. She has a particular interest in cognitive assessment (IQ testing) for children and adults, as well as learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia and dysgraphia, intellectual disabilities, and gifted and talented profiles.

Ready to take the next step? We're here to help!

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