Naomi is able to assist with autism spectrum disorder assessments for children, adolescents and adults. Naomi has been doing autism assessments for the past 15 years. 

In Western Australia an autism assessment usually starts with a consultation with a paediatrician or psychiatrist. Naomi is happy to get you started on your assessment pathway while you wait for an appointment with your paediatrician or doctor.

For children and teens, an autism assessment with Naomi will include the following:

1. A clinical interview 
2. The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) or Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum, Second Edition (MIGDAS-2) depending on the age.
3. Consultation with schools, therapists and family members as needed
4. Observations at school as needed
5. An assessment of adaptive behaviour (such as the ABAS-III or WHODAS) 
6. A cognitive (intellectual) assessment if needed
7. Other rating scales to screen for other developmental mental health concerns (such as anxiety or depression) if needed 
8. A feedback session at the end of the assessment to talk through the findings and recommendations with report provided.

For adults, the assessment will be tailored based on the initial appointment.

Naomi is a member of the Western Australian Autism Diagnosticians Forum (WAADF) and follows best practices in ASD assessment. More about WAADF can be found here:

https://waadf.org.au/ 

Please contact Naomi to find out more about her services and fees for assessment.