Assessment
Assessments
1. Adult (18+) Autism Assessment with Comprehensive Report
The first step of our booking process is to register by creating a login to our portal - we use 'Zanda'. You will be able schedule an appointment with a clinician who has availability.
To book this appointment, we require a deposit, and after booking, you will receive the remaining invoice along with an intake form, consent form, and a couple of brief screeners. We ask that you pay the remainder of the invoice prior to this session, and you will also need to complete the forms at least one week beforehand.
We use the MIGDAS (Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing Autism Spectrum), to inform our interview process, which feels much more like a guided conversation than a test. You don’t need to prepare anything for this interview. Some people arrive with years of research and reflection, while others are brand new to exploring autism and know almost nothing about it. Both or anywhere in between is completely okay! There is no such thing as a 'wrong answer' in the autism assessment process.
After the interview, your assessor will book you a feedback session where they will take you through the findings and recommendations. Within 4 to 6 weeks, you’ll receive a comprehensive written report.
The fee for this service is $1950.
Please note: this report is not suitable for NDIS applications.
2. Adult (18+) Autism Assessment with Outcome Letter
This option follows the same process as the above: completing intake form, consent form, and screeners, followed by your 3-hour interview, and finally a feedback session. Instead of a full report, you’ll receive a concise outcome letter with tailored recommendations.
The fee for this service is $1450.
Please note: this outcome letter is not suitable for NDIS applications.
We know seeking an assessment as an adult can feel like a big step
Many of the adults we assess have wondered about autism for some time. Some have raised it with a professional before and been brushed off: told they make too much eye contact, have too many friends, did too well at school, or are too successful at work to be autistic. Others have quietly researched for a long time without feeling sure they were “allowed” to ask the question.
Maybe you're worried that you mask so well no one will see what's underneath. Maybe you're worried about being told you're wrong, and what that would mean. Maybe you're not even sure what you're hoping to hear. These are all common experiences!
At TNNC, we assess with an understanding of how autism can look in adults, particularly adults who have spent a lifetime adapting, compensating, and masking. We are interested in your inner experience, not only in how you come across to others.
You don't need to prepare anything, and you don't need to arrive with the “right” words. Some people come with years of research and reflection, while others are brand new to exploring autism. Both, or anywhere in between, are completely okay.
An assessment might be worth exploring if...
✓ You've wondered whether you might be autistic for a while, and you'd like a clearer answer
✓ You've recognised yourself in the stories of autistic people, online or in your own life, and want to understand whether that fits for you
✓ Someone in your family has recently been identified as autistic, and it has prompted you to look back at your own history
✓ You've spent much of your life feeling slightly 'out of step' with other people, without being able to name why
✓ You mask heavily at work, socially, or even at home, and you've started to wonder what's underneath
✓ You've experienced burnout that didn't respond to the usual advice about rest, boundaries, or self-care
✓ You've received other diagnoses in the past that described part of your experience, but never quite the whole picture
✓ You've previously been told you couldn't be autistic because you make eye contact, have friends, are in a relationship, or did well at school
✓ You already identify as autistic and would like a formal assessment to support workplace or study adjustments
✓ You'd like a clearer understanding of how your brain works, so you can make choices that actually fit you
Choosing between a report and an outcome letter
Option 1: Adult autism assessment with comprehensive report ($1950)
A detailed written report describing your assessment, the findings, and recommendations tailored to you. Some people find a full report helpful to share with a GP, therapist, workplace, or study provider, or simply to return to as they make sense of their outcome.
Option 2: Adult autism assessment with outcome letter ($1450)
The same assessment process, including the 3-hour interview and feedback session. Instead of a full report, you will receive a concise outcome letter with tailored recommendations. This can suit people who mainly want clarity about their neurotype and do not need detailed documentation.
Option 1
$1950
Adult Autism Assessment with Report
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Book your session through the online portal (3 hours, Telehealth).
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Complete pre-appointment forms and payment.
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Complete your interview session (3 hours, Telehealth), your assessor will schedule a feedback session.
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Feedback session (1 hour, Telehealth).
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Receive your comprehensive report in 4-6 weeks.
Please note - this report is not suitable for NDIS applications.
Option 2
$1450
Adult Autism Assessment with Letter
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Book your session through the online portal (3 hours, Telehealth).
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Complete pre-appointment forms and payment.
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Complete your interview session (3 hours, Telehealth), your assessor will schedule a feedback session.
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Feedback session (1 hour, Telehealth).
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Receive your outcome letter in 4-6 weeks.
Please note - this letter is not suitable for NDIS applications.