Assessments

As NZ leading clinical experts in the assessment and treatments of autism and adhd, we offer gold standard treatment in this area. Our ADHD, Autism and combined assessments are conducted by experienced psychologists and paediatrician. We offer assessment for children, teenagers, and adults.

Our services are delivered in person in our clinic in Mt Eden by our team of specialist psychologists and paediatrician. Our paediatrician will see children and teens up to 16 years old.

GP referrals are not necessary, we are happy to accept self-referrals.

Autism assessments for children and teenagers $1800 *

Initial Assessment (80 minutes) Psychologist will meet with the child and parents to discuss current concerns and go through developmental, family, education, social, and behavioural history. Completing screening questionnaires

Clinical interview with parents (30-60 minutes)

Child clinical interview and observation using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (60-90 minutes)

School liaison and school observation (if required)

Feedback (30 minutes)

Report writing

It would also be helpful for us to have access to past educational (e.g. end of term reports) and medical reports to aid the assessment process.

Total cost $1800*

Autism assessments for adults

Initial Assessment (80 minutes) Psychologist will meet with you and your parents (if possible).The reason to involve parent is that there need to evidence of autistic traits in childhood. We understand that this might not always be possible to have parent involvement. If this is the case, please let us know and we can think of another informant (e.g. sibling, partner). During this session, we will discuss your current concerns and go through developmental, family, social, educational and work history.

Clinical interview and observations over 1-2 sessions (up to 2 hours). During the session(s) we will go through the following: The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS if needed) and screening questionnaires. The assessment is based on interaction between you and the clinician in the clinic room on a range of tasks. This is the gold standard in autism assessment.

Information from whānau: a comprehensive developmental history form is completed by you and your whānau together. The psychologist will follow up with a telephone or online session with your parent/caregiver if needed.

Feedback session to discuss the results

Report writing.

We would appreciate access to any past medical or educational reports (e.g. end of term school reports). Again, this is not always necessary, but this might be needed to if we don't sufficient information from parent interview, developmental background.

Total cost: $1800*

*All prices are inclusive of gst. For more complex cases, we might need to charge extra (based on our hourly rate $210 incl gst).

ADHD assessments for children and teenagers

Initial Assessment (80 minutes) Psychologist will meet with the child and parents to discuss current concerns and go through developmental, family, education, social, and behavioural history. ADHD screening questionnaires completed by parent, teacher and child

Clinical interview with parents (60-90 minutes)

Child clinical interview, observation and specialist neuropsychological assessments (Visual and Auditory Attention and Response Control computerised test)

School liaison

Feedback session to discuss the results

Report writing

It would also be helpful for us to have access to past educational (e.g. end of term reports) and medical reports to aid the assessment process.

Total Cost: $1600

Optional extras include:

Medication review with our paediatrician to discuss medication treatment options ($488 incl gst for 60 minutes).

School observation

ADHD assessment for adults

Initial Assessment (80 minutes) Psychologist will meet with you and your parents (if possible).The reason to involve parent is that there need to evidence of autistic traits in childhood. We understand that this might not always be possible to have parent involvement. If this is the case, please let us know and we can think of another informant (e.g. sibling, partner). During this session, we will discuss your current concerns and go through developmental, family, social, educational and work history. Screening questionnaires completed by you and parent (or sibling, friend, partner).

Clinical interview and observation over 1-2 sessions (up to 2 hours). The assessment includes using a semi-structured interview protocol to cover adhd symptoms in detail.

Information from whānau: a comprehensive developmental history form is completed by you and your whānau together. The psychologist will follow up with a telephone or online session with your parent/caregiver if needed.

Feedback session to discuss the results

Report writing.

We would appreciate access to any past medical or educational reports (e.g. end of term school reports). Again, this is not always necessary, but this might be needed to if we don't sufficient information from parent interview, developmental background.

Total cost: $1600*

*All prices are inclusive of gst. For more complex cases, we might need to charge extra (based on our hourly rate $210 incl gst).

Cognitive and Educational Assessments

Our Educational Psychologist Dr Jemila Chadwick can assess children and young people using a range of cognitive, dynamic, and educational assessment tools. She is interested in taking a person-centred approach to formulation and intervention. She believes each client is unique and aims to develop in-depth understanding of their individual needs.

Our cognitive and academic assessment service provides comprehensive evaluation and assessment of abilities, including cognitive and academic skills, to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses. Intervention strategies are then recommended to help promote student success.

- This service is available to children and young people aged 7 years or older (including young adults).

- This may be appropriate if the student has been struggling with aspects of learning.

Usually children/young people have already accessed a programme of intervention, yet concerns continue regarding their academic progress.

- The assessment can help identify a specific learning disability (dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia) or indicate an intellectual disability. It may help identify if the student would qualify for special assessment conditions (SAC). It can also identify intellectual giftedness.

- We can work with university students to help identify barriers to learning and recommend accommodations and support.

Total cost for cognitive assessment ($900), combined Cognitive and Educational Assessment ($1695), Intellectual Disability Assessment ($1695)

All prices are inclusive of gst.