Adult Autism Assessments

Lakeview Psychology provides neurodiversity affirming Autism assessments for adults in a welcoming and supportive environment.

As a neuro-affirming practice, we see the differences in the ways that people view and interact with the world as things that should be celebrated, respected and supported, rather than deficits that need to be “fixed”.

We recognise that the assessment process for Autism can often be intrusive and challenging. We endeavour to make the experience as comfortable as possible while supporting through any anxiety you may feel about the process.

Step 1: Contact the practice directly to book an appointment. We do not require a referral.

Step 2: Questionnaires

To maximise your time during face-to-face sessions, a series of questionnaires will be sent to you via email to complete in your own time. These are completed online, with no additional paperwork required. Questionnaires are evidence-based and will ask you to share information about yourself including specific areas of your development and mental health.

Step 3: Assessment Sessions

A total of 3 hours face-to-face in the Toronto office (or via Telehealth if preferred) exploring different aspects of your experience of the world. These sessions are usually divided into 2 x 1.5 hr sessions but can also be held on the one day if you would prefer.

Step 4: Results and Report

After your final face-to-face sessions you will be provided with a written report based on our findings. The report will be delivered via a feedback session which can be conducted either by phone or in our Toronto office. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and discuss support and treatment recommendations.

The full report is required for use in applications for government financial support (Centrelink, NDIS etc.) or for legal purposes. While we take an affirming approach to assessment and reporting, the language required by government funding bodies can be heavily deficit based. This is why we like to discuss the report and what it means for you outside of official requirements.

Cost

The total cost of an assessment is $1200, payable via bank transfer. Please speak to us about payment plan options.