Autism Assessment Specialists
Autism Assessment Specialists are committed to conducting autism assessments through a neuro-affirming and strengths-based lens. We recognise that autism is a natural variation of the human experience, not a deficit to be corrected. Our approach is grounded in the understanding that every individual has a unique profile of strengths, differences, and support needs—and that these should be recognised, respected, and supported. We provide comprehensive autism assessments for individuals across the lifespan—from early childhood through adolescence and into adulthood. Whether you’re seeking clarity for yourself, your child, or a loved one, our goal is to create a supportive, respectful, and validating experience throughout the assessment journey.
Neuro-Affirming Approach to Autism Assessments
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Respects Neurodiversity Views autism as a natural variation in human experience
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Strength-Based Focus Highlights individual’s unique interests, abilities
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Affirming Language Uses respectful, inclusive, and empowering language
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Individualised Process A tailored approach to each person’s unique experience and life story
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Collaborative and Compassionate Engages clients as partners in understanding brain style patterns
Strength-Based Individualised Assessments
We take the time to understand the individual in the context of relationships, environments, and aspirations. We view autistic identity as one part of a person’s whole story and seek to offer insights that are empowering.
A neuro-affirming assessment is about unlocking understanding. Through our process, we aim to:​
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Identify individual learning profiles and sensory preferences.
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Offer practical recommendations to identify strengths and supports, self-advocacy, and empowering with knowledge.
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Collaborate with schools, workplaces, and support teams to promote inclusion and participation.
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Provide a compassionate dialogue of an individual’s brain style and unique thinking patterns, helping individuals and families make informed choices.
Our Philosophy
RESPECT
FOR
NEURODIVERSITY
STRENGTH
BASED
PRACTICE
INDIVIDUALISED
UNDERSTANDING
AFFIRMING
STRENGTH BASED
LANGUAGE
COLLABORATIVE
PARTNERSHIP
We use a collaborative approach that is a journey of self-discovery.
Individual Therapy
Schools
Autism Assessment Specialists provide autism assessments for students across all year levels. We recognise that every student has a unique brain style and learning profile. Our assessments are designed to support schools in understanding and celebrating neurodiversity, enabling inclusive, practical strategies that empower both learning and wellbeing.
NDIS
Autism Assessment Specialists provide neuro-affirming, strengths-based functional capacity assessments and diagnostic reviews to support NDIS applications, access requests, and plan reviews. Our assessments are tailored to highlight both strengths and support needs across key NDIS functional domains including communication, social interaction, self-care, learning, and community participation, providing clear, evidence-based recommendations to inform meaningful, individualised supports.
We offer comprehensive Telehealth autism assessments that are accessible and flexible. Our online assessments are tailored for children, adolescents, and adults, ensuring a personalised and respectful process from the comfort of your own environment. Whether you're seeking diagnostic clarity, an NDIS functional capacity assessment, or updated insights for support planning, our Telehealth assessments provide high-quality, evidence-informed reports that reflect each person’s unique brain style and lived experience.