Telehealth Online Adult Autistic Neurotype Assessment
About the Online Adult Autism Spectrum Assessment
Brilliant Minds Psychology provides a personalised evaluation for adults (18 and older) exploring neurodiversity (Autism).
Our Adult Autistic Neurotype Assessment includes a 3 hour interview (utilising MIGDAS 2), online surveys, and a comprehensive report containing feedback and suggestions.
Our goal is to provide accessible and effective support for individuals seeking an autism assessment from the comfort of their own homes. With the ASD Telehealth option, we aim to break down barriers to accessing quality care and empower individuals on the autism spectrum to thrive.
Our Telehealth ASD Assessment combines clinical intake and a conversational interview based on the MIGDAS-2. Utilising a neuroaffirming diagnostic interview (MIGDAS-2), we delve into sensory, language, and social functioning to gain insights. Additionally, our assessment includes various questionnaires, including self-report and informant versions, to assess social and communicative development, adaptive skills, and autistic masking tendencies.
If you are after a more comprehensive assessment our Adult comprehensive in-clinic assessment is recommended.
Our Online ASD Assessment (Psychology Only) is fully online. You will meet with your psychologist via videoconference for your assessment.
If you would prefer an in-clinic ASD assessment please email us at info@brilliantmindspsychology.com.au
Why Choose Brilliant Minds Psychology?
With nearly a decade of experience, Brilliant Minds Psychology stands as a trusted establishment in the field. Since our inception, we've provided evidence-based ASD assessments across the lifespan, offering a comprehensive and evidence-based approach. What sets us apart is our commitment to thoroughness—we not only focus on ASD but also screen for other potential factors right from your initial session. Trust us for expertise, experience, and holistic evaluation. Our team engages in ongoing professional and development to ensure they are staying up to date with the research in the autism field.
Getting Ready for Your First Appointment
1. Prior to your first session for your assessment you will be sent a series of online questionnaires to complete including an adaptive behaviour questionnaire. It is important these questionnaires are completed to help gain a comprehensive understanding of the person being assessed.2. We ask that your parent or a significant other also complete collateral questionnaire. In addition, we ask that you provide copies of previous reports of assessments conducted along with any other collateral information.3. If you have previous assessment reports and school report cards, we ask these also be sent through.
4. We ask you to prepare a list of information relating to your educational and work history. It is also important that you note areas of difficulty that you have experienced in these domains of your life.5. It is important to note that the online neurodivergent assessment does not include a cognitive assessment component as all elements are conducted online. We do not provide medication.
What do you need to have access to for this assessment?
Please ensure you have access to stable internet and a camera.
Your clinician must be able to see you, as observations are part of the assessment process.
You must have access to a private and confidential space with no interruptions.
*We do not provide assessments over the phone.
Appointment Breakdown
What To Expect?
Autism Assessment
- Your assessment session will include an intake session with your psychologist to gain background historical information and ongoing current concerns. Your reasons for assessment will be covered along with your main current presenting concerns. This intake will ask you questions about your early developmental history, birth, developmental milestones, social and emotional development, mental health history, educational and work history will be covered.
At Brilliant Minds Psychology we use the Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum (MIGDAS-2). The MIGDAS-2 is a sensory-based approach to diagnosing autism and is a neuroaffirming autism diagnostic tool. It is recommended that you attend the the second hour of the interview with a family member or partner that knows you well. Following this interview you psychologist may choose to send additional questionnaires if needed.
Optional: -If you prefer for this assessment to be broken up into a 1 hour block followed by a 2 hour block please let us know after you have booked online by emailing us at info@brilliantmindspsychology.com.au along with your booking date, time and stating your preference.
Comprehensive Assessment Report
A comprehensive assessment report with psychologist with recommendations is provided. Four hours of time is charge for the report writing.
4 hours for Psychology report and recommendations
Feedback Session (Optional)
Feedback sessions are option and incur and additional fee.
Not Suitable For Individuals with the Following Conditions
- Not Suitable for individuals with the following conditions:- Not suitable for those with a Moderate or Severe Intellectual impairment.- Not suitable for those who have non-verbal communication.- Not suitable for - Acute mental distress or experiencing suicidal ideation.- Not suitable for - Current symptoms of psychosis, and other complex personality disorders- Not suitable for those with current addiction disorders that are untreated
Additional Costs Not Included
If a clinical psychologist sign-off is required for an NDIS application, an additional rate of $260 will apply upon request.If an NDIS request form is recommended to be completed by a therapist following assessment, additional fees will incur (approximately 1 hour fee)
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