Noticing differences in how your child connects, communicates, or experiences the world? Our Gledswood Hills psychologists provide thorough, compassionate autism assessments with Medicare rebates available.
Book your child's ADHD assessment at our Gledswood Hills clinicMedicare rebates available
If you're looking into an autism assessment for your child in Gregory Hills, you've probably been watching certain patterns for a while. Maybe it started with how they played, how they responded to other children, or the way certain situations seemed to overwhelm them in ways other kids didn't experience.
Difficulty reading social cues or understanding other children's feelings
Strong preference for routines and distress when things change unexpectedly
Intense focus on specific interests or topics beyond what's typical
Sensitivity to sounds, textures, lights, or certain environments
Finding group play or unstructured social time challenging
Repeating phrases, movements, or needing to do things in a particular order
These patterns don't automatically mean your child is autistic, but they do suggest it's worth exploring. An assessment gives you clarity and a path forward.
Our autism assessments are thorough, respectful, and designed with your child's comfort in mind. We look at the whole child, not just a checklist.
Call our client care team and we'll match your child with an experienced psychologist at our Gledswood Hills clinic, just 5 minutes from Gregory Hills.
Ask your GP for a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral. This gives you access to Medicare rebates for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
You'll receive a comprehensive report explaining your child's strengths and needs, with practical strategies for home, school, and daily life.
You'll receive a comprehensive report explaining your child's strengths and needs, with practical strategies for home, school, and daily life.
Questions Gregory Hills families often ask about children's autism assessments.
While there can be overlap in some behaviours, the assessments look at different things. Autism assessments focus on social communication, sensory processing, and patterns of behaviour. ADHD assessments focus on attention, impulse control, and hyperactivity. Sometimes both are present, and our psychologists can identify that during the process.
If you've noticed your child struggles with social interactions, has strong reactions to sensory input, relies heavily on routines, or communicates differently to their peers, an assessment can help clarify what's going on. Trust your instincts as a parent. If something feels different, it's worth exploring.
The first session is usually a detailed parent interview where we learn about your child's developmental history, current strengths, and the concerns that brought you in. Your child may or may not attend this session depending on their age and comfort level.
A diagnosis is a tool for understanding, not a limitation. It opens doors to supports, funding like the NDIS, and strategies that can make a real difference in your child's daily life. Many families tell us that getting clarity was the most empowering step they took.
If your child receives a diagnosis, they may be eligible for NDIS funding which can support therapies, school assistance, and other services. Our reports are written to support NDIS applications with the clinical detail required by the NDIA.
