AUTISM AND ADHD ASSESSMENTS AT CONNECTIONS WA 

Assessments and Therapy Support in Booragoon & Rockingham

One centre for assessments and therapy support in Western Australia

Autism and ADHD Assessment

At Connections WA, we have the pathway clear for you. 1, meet with the Assessment Psychologist, receive a report. 2, book in with our recommended Peadatrician and or Psychiatrist (they will apply their own fees for this stage of the assessment), meet with the Peadatrician/Psychiatrist, receive a diagnostic report and discuss treatment options. 

Following this, our team of psychologists, speech pathologists (coming soon), occupational therapists, and dietitians work together to deliver ongoing therapy support.

  • Autism & ADHD Assessments: Neurodiversity aware evaluations for children, teens, and adults. Our dual-disciplinary pathways supports the standards for NDIS funding and school accommodations.
  • Educational & Learning Assessments: Testing for Specific Learning Disorders (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia) and cognitive profiles.
  • Integrated Therapy Support: Tailored support combining neuroaffirming psychology, clinical psychology, occupational therapy, and ARFID-informed dietetics—all in one South Perth location.

 

ASSESSMENTS

If additional sessions are needed, additional costs apply. See assessment fee schedule.

Cognitive (IQ) Assessment

A cognitive assessment is suitable for parents looking to determine the intellectual capacity of their child. This assessment includes an initial consultation meeting with parents, a full cognitive assessment of the young person (1-2 sessions), and a written report.


Cost: $2,000

Cognitive and Adaptive Behaviour Assessment

A cognitive and adaptive behaviour assessment is suitable for diagnosing an intellectual disability. This assessment includes an initial consultation meeting with parents, a full cognitive assessment and adaptive functioning assessment with the young person (1-2 sessions), and a written report.

Cost: $2,500

Cognitive and Educational Assessment

A cognitive and educational assessment is suitable for diagnosing a Specific Learning Disorder (e.g. Dyslexia). These assessments include an initial consultation meeting with parents, a full cognitive assessment, a comprehensive academic and phonological processing assessment of the young person, and a written report.

Cost: $3,500

Autism Assessment 

An Autism assessment is suitable for families seeking to better understand their child’s unique developmental, social, and communication profile. This process includes an initial consultation meeting with parents and young person (face to face or online), a structured behavioural  assessment with the young person (1–2 sessions), and a detailed diagnostic report with tailored, strengths-based recommendations. 

Cost: $2,300

ADHD Assessment

An ADHD assessment is suitable for understanding attentional capacity, executive functioning, and behavioral profile. This comprehensive process includes an initial consultation meeting with parent and child, or adult for a clinical assessment with the young person (1–2 sessions), gathering collateral information from educators, and a detailed diagnostic report with tailored, strengths-based recommendations. 

Cost: $1,350

Learning Assessment (WIAT)

An educational or learning assessment is suitable for families looking to understand their child’s academic strengths and support needs or to investigate a Specific Learning challenge like dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia. This comprehensive process includes an initial consultation meeting with parents, an academic achievement assessment with the young person (1–2 sessions) covering reading, writing, spelling, and mathematics, and a detailed report with practical, school-focused recommendations.  

Cost: $2,500

Steps of the assessment process

  1. Book your assessment appointment 

    Contact us and book in with our assessment psychologist, send in your GP referral for assessment and pay your deposit of $200. 

  2. Complete Pre-Assessment documents

    You will be sent a link to complete the engagement form to accept services from Connections WA, and associates, intake form and assessment questionnaires. (for a young person, a link will be sent to their teacher).

  3. Before your appointment

    Full payment of your assessment. Send in all relevant information: 2 years school reports, other professional reports (OT/Speech/etc), any medical or school letters.  

  4. Attend your appointment

    Parents and the young person or adult meet with the Assessment Psychologist at Booragoon Clinic or online. You will be asked about relevant background information, education, health, and current concerns. The remaining balance is payable before your assessment appointment. 

  5. Assessment Outcome Report 

    You will recieve your report via email. Following this  you will be given the detials of our Partnering Peadatrician/Psychiatrist to take the next steps in your diagnositc process. 

  6. Request for Additional Consultation                                                                                                                      You may request further follow-up meetings with the Assessment  Psychologist. This is based upon an hourly rate. 

Preparing the young person for the assessment

Ensure your son or daughter is well-rested the day before and has a good nights sleep. Please ensure they have breakfast on the day and bring a water bottle and a snack.

Explain they will attending an appointment to play games and work with a speech pathologist to help them be understood. Please do not tell them they need to speak.

If your son or daughter normally wears glasses, or has a hearing aid, please make sure they have them on the day of the assessment. Please wear comfortable clothes.

Any questions please call the office.