Autism Assessments
At One Central Health, we deliver comprehensive services in Autism Assessments Australia wide. All assessments are conducted by highly experienced Autism specialists. Our thorough Autism Assessments can assist in the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children and adults. Our assessments are conducted according to the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition to ensure for reliable and consistent diagnoses.
As part of our Autism diagnosis, we provide therapists for both required aspects of an Autism Assessment. These include:
Other developmental conditions may present during Autism tests, including Auditory Processing Disorder, which we will outline and help to treat. The One Central Health team can conduct all aspects of Autism Assessments in one of our clinics or via telehealth. If you’d like to make an appointment for an Autism Assessment and Diagnosis, get in touch with us today.
To start the process of an Autism Assessment, you need a referral from a paediatrician.
Autism Assessments Perth and Western Australia
To start the process of an Autism Assessment, you need a referral from a paediatrician, a GP, or you can self-refer.
Once we receive your referral, an Autism Assessment will be booked into a joint session with one of our psychologists and speech pathologists. If your child is being assessed, parents/guardians will also be booked in for a clinical interview. Additional information is gathered from therapists and teachers, as needed.
Then a comprehensive report is prepared to address the DSM-5 criteria for ASD.
Autism Assessment Process at One Central Health
Step 1: Visit your GP or paediatrician for a referral, or make a self-referral.
Step 2: Book in your autism assessment with One Central Health.
Step 3: Attend your autism assessment and receive a comprehensive report and diagnosis.
Step 4: Speak to the One Central Health team to create an ongoing treatment and therapy plan with our comprehensive range of paediatric and allied health services.
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
ASD, or commonly just referred to as autism, is a developmental disorder. Autism can affect communication, behaviour, and social functioning. Due to the fact that symptoms are commonly recognised during the early years of a child’s life, most autism diagnoses are made on children, but individuals can be diagnosed at any age.
What are the symptoms of ASD?
There are a lot of potential symptoms of ASD. Some of the more common signs include:
- Lack of eye contact.
- Inability to engage in conversation.
- Limited social awareness.
- Difficulty understanding the moods and actions of others.
- Specific and excessive yet limited interests.
- Behaviour repetition.
- Reliance on strict routine.
- Sleep problems.
- Developmental issues.
This list is by no means exhaustive or conclusive. We strongly recommend seeing your General Practitioner if you think your child may have ASD.
What does it mean that autism is a spectrum?
Individuals diagnosed with ASD can experience a wide range of symptoms with differing levels of severity. No diagnosis of ASD or experience is exactly the same.
How is ASD treated?
Autism can be treated in a number of ways. Medication can be used to treat certain symptoms, such as aggressive behaviour, hyperactivity, anxiety, or attention issues.
Additionally, therapy—including psychology, occupational therapy, speech, and behaviour therapy—is used to help both clients diagnosed with ASD and their families.
One Central Health provides comprehensive autism assessment and therapy services across a range of allied health disciplines.
What is the DSM-5?
The DSM-5 is the method with which mental disorders are diagnosed. Developed and regulated by the American Psychiatric Association in The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, (hence the name DSM-5) this method ensures consistent and reliable diagnoses, and is the standard by which all mental disorder assessments are measured.
Contact Us About Our Autism Services Today
With some of WA’s most trusted Autism psychologists and specialists, One Central Health is a one-stop clinic for diagnoses and Autism Assessments across Australia. If you would like to arrange an assessment, get in touch with us on (08) 9344 1318 today.
