Autism Assessment for Children and Teens
Our autism assessment for children and teens is designed to be clear, affirming, and supportive from start to finish. At aMAZEin’ Minds Psychology, we work with families seeking clarity around their child’s development, behaviour, or sensory profile — whether for understanding, school support, or NDIS access.
We assess across a wide age range and welcome children with diverse communication styles, strengths, and needs.
Why Seek an Autism Assessment?
You may be wondering whether your child is on the autism spectrum if you’ve noticed:
- Differences in communication or play
- Intense interests or sensory sensitivities
- Shutdowns, meltdowns, or emotional overload
- Difficulty with flexibility or unexpected changes
- A strong preference for routines or sameness
- Masking at school and emotional release at home
- Delayed milestones, social withdrawal, or unique interaction styles
We also see many children who have been misunderstood or mislabelled — especially girls, non-binary children, and those with strong language or social compensation strategies.
What the Autism Assessment Involves
We use a combination of gold-standard tools, developmental history, and our clinical expertise to ensure the process is both thorough and respectful.
Assessment process includes:
- Parent/caregiver intake interview
- Standardised social and communication measures (e.g. ADOS-2, SRS-2, SCQ)
- Play-based or semi-structured observation sessions
- Questionnaires for home and school (where applicable)
- Review of developmental, sensory, and behavioural history
- Comprehensive written report with recommendations
- Feedback session with your psychologist to go through results
Assessments are tailored to each child’s age, language ability, and sensory profile.
Our Approach
We do not use deficit-based language or compliance models. Our approach is:
- 🧠 Developmentally informed
- 🫱🏽🫲🏽 Neurodiversity-affirming
- 🤝 Collaborative with families and schools
- 💬 Respectful of alternative communication and play styles
- 🙌 Focused on clarity, not labels for their own sake
Whether you’re looking for answers, school accommodations, or NDIS eligibility, we aim to provide clarity and direction — without judgement.
Why Choose aMAZEin’ Minds Psychology?
We are a team of Educational & Developmental Psychologists with extensive experience supporting neurodivergent children. Our approach is:
- Neurodiversity-affirming and emotionally attuned
- Backed by current research in child development and mental health
- Collaborative with families and schools (with consent)
- Flexible to the individual — not a one-size-fits-all program
Whether your child is experiencing genera social,. communication, behavioural, or emotional challenges — we’re here to help.
Book an Autism Assessment
Our team is here to support your child and your family — every step of the way.
📞 03 7046 4528
📧 info@amazeinminds.com.au
🌐 Contact us
📍 Our clinic is based in Mount Waverley, in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. We support clients from nearby areas including Glen Waverley, Wheelers Hill, Burwood, Chadstone, Ashwood, Notting Hill, Clayton, Oakleigh, and Mulgrave. Telehealth appointments are also available across Victoria and throughout Australia.
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