Sensing that your child experiences the world a little differently? Our Gledswood Hills psychologists provide gentle, evidence-based autism assessments for children across Oran Park. Medicare rebates available.
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As an Oran Park parent, you know your child better than anyone. If you've been noticing differences in how they interact with others, respond to their environment, or handle change, you might be wondering whether autism is part of the picture. That curiosity is a good thing, and exploring it is the right move.
Limited interest in playing with other children or preferring solo play
Distress when routines are disrupted or plans change at the last minute
Deep, focused interests that go beyond what other kids their age show
Covering ears, refusing certain clothes, or reacting strongly to smells or tastes
Difficulty understanding jokes, sarcasm, or unwritten social rules
Echoing words or phrases, or communicating in an unusual way for their age
Whether or not the assessment leads to a diagnosis, it will give you a deeper understanding of your child and a clearer picture of what support will help them thrive.
We approach every autism assessment with curiosity and care. Our goal is to understand your child's unique way of being in the world, not to fit them into a category.
Our client care team will match your child with an experienced psychologist at our Gledswood Hills clinic, just 10 minutes from Oran Park via Oran Park Drive.
See your GP for a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral. This provides access to Medicare rebates for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
You'll receive a comprehensive report with practical strategies for home and school, plus guidance on NDIS applications and any specialist referrals that could help.
You'll receive a comprehensive report with practical strategies for home and school, plus guidance on NDIS applications and any specialist referrals that could help.
Questions Oran Park parents frequently ask about children's autism assessments.
Educators often pick up on developmental differences early, which is a positive thing. Their observations are valuable and can be incorporated into the assessment. The next step is to see your GP for a referral, then book with us. We'll take it from there.
Absolutely. Autism in girls is often underdiagnosed because it can present differently. Girls may mask their difficulties more effectively in social situations, making it harder to spot. Our psychologists are trained to recognise the diverse ways autism presents across genders.
Developmental delays refer to a child reaching milestones later than expected, while autism involves a different pattern of social communication, behaviour, and sensory processing. Sometimes they co-occur. Our assessment process is designed to distinguish between the two and identify exactly what's going on for your child.
Most autism assessments involve three to four sessions over several weeks, followed by a feedback appointment where we walk you through the findings. This timeframe allows us to gather information from multiple sources and ensure accuracy.
Yes. If a diagnosis is made, our reports are specifically written to meet the NDIA's requirements for NDIS access requests. Many Oran Park families have used our reports to successfully access funding for their child.
