AO PSYCHOLOGY / ADULT AUTISM SCREENING & GUIDANCE

Explore how you experience the world, with guidance shaped around you.

You may have spent years wondering why certain social situations feel exhausting, why sensory environments affect you differently or why routines matter so much. Adult autism screening offers a way to explore these experiences alongside your strengths. It provides non-diagnostic guidance, with a personalised written report in the In-Depth option where suitable. Formal diagnosis requires a separate qualified assessment.

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ADULT AUTISM SCREENING

Screening at a glance

Explore what the screening considers, the available feedback options and when a separate diagnostic assessment may be appropriate.

For: Adults exploring autistic experiences, sensory needs and personal patterns.
Two options: Standard Screening or Screening with Personalised Professional Written Feedback.
What you receive: A focused results overview, or extended practitioner review and personalised written guidance.
Before you begin: We explain the proposed screening approach, service inclusions and fee.

UNDERSTANDING THE SERVICE

What is adult autism screening?

Autistic experiences can be varied and personal. Some adults notice patterns in social communication, sensory sensitivity, routines, intense interests or the effort involved in adapting to certain environments. Others begin exploring these experiences later in life as they learn more about their own needs and strengths.

Screening uses structured questions to explore communication, sensory preferences, routines and everyday experiences. We consider your strengths as well as situations that take extra effort. The findings may point to practical adjustments or help you decide whether further assessment would be useful.

COMMON EXPERIENCES

There is more than one way to experience the world.

These are examples of themes people may wish to explore, not a checklist of how any person should look or behave.

Sensory sensitivities or overload

Social communication differences

Strong preferences for routine or predictability

Feeling depleted after demanding social situations

Focused interests and personal strengths

Questions about workplace, family or daily support needs

CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL OF SUPPORT

One starting point. Two ways to move forward.

Both options use non-diagnostic screening. Standard Screening includes a reviewed summary and suggested next steps. In-Depth adds a closer look at your experiences and daily life, with a personalised written report. We confirm which screening tools can be used before you begin.

OPTION 01

Standard Screening

$149 AUD

A structured, professionally reviewed screening pathway with a clear findings summary and guidance about whether practical support or further assessment may be useful.

Screening questions selected and explained before you begin
Findings reviewed by your counsellor and explained in plain language
A clear explanation of what screening can and cannot tell you, with suggested next steps

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OPTION 02 / MORE PERSONALISED

Screening + Professional Written Feedback

$395 AUDPersonalised written report included.

A more detailed practitioner review of screening themes in the context of your experiences, strengths and everyday needs, presented in a personalised professional written summary.

Approved screening plus additional practitioner review
Relevant personal context and functional impact considered
Tailored written explanation of findings and limitations
Individualised practical suggestions and referral guidance

Ask about written feedback →

This is screening and guidance, not a formal diagnostic assessment. A suitable tool, secure completion method, service availability, timeframes, written deliverables, optional consultation and the total fee are confirmed before proceeding.

YOUR PROFESSIONAL FEEDBACK

What the personalised written report is designed to provide.

The $395 In-Depth package includes a personalised professional written report based on the agreed screening information and relevant context. Standard Screening ($149) includes a concise practitioner-reviewed written summary. Neither option establishes or rules out an autism diagnosis.

01 / SCREENING

Structured findings

Themes identified using an appropriate screening process, explained alongside the limitations of the measure.

02 / STRENGTHS

Strengths and preferences

Relevant self-reported strengths, sensory preferences, communication experiences and environmental context.

03 / FUNCTIONING

Everyday support needs

A considered explanation of reported barriers, support needs and situations that may call for adjustments.

04 / RECOMMENDATIONS

Individualised next steps

Practical options to explore, including environmental adjustments, further professional support or diagnostic referral where relevant.

The final format, suitable screening measures, secure administration and service availability are confirmed before commencement. Written guidance is not a diagnostic certificate or a substitute for a suitably qualified diagnostic assessment.

THE SCREENING JOURNEY

A considered process, from first enquiry to useful feedback.

01
Clarify your question
We discuss what you want to understand and whether non-diagnostic screening is appropriate.
02
Share relevant experiences
Complete the agreed screening questions and describe experiences, strengths and contexts.
03
Practitioner review
The practitioner considers the themes and limitations of the information provided.
04
Receive your feedback
Receive the Standard results summary or the In-Depth personalised report, with relevant options for next steps.

PERSONALISED GUIDANCE

Feedback grounded in strengths, context and individual needs.

We begin with the questions you want answered and the experiences that prompted your enquiry. Screening may explore social communication, sensory experiences, routines, focused interests and the effect of different environments on everyday life.

With personalised written feedback, a practitioner reviews the answers and relevant context, then prepares an explanation of the themes alongside possible environmental adjustments, support strategies and next-step options.

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QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Before you begin

Do I have to know whether I am autistic to enquire?

No. An enquiry can simply begin with the experiences you want to understand. We will discuss whether the proposed screening process is relevant.

Will my strengths be considered?

Yes. We aim to consider individual capabilities, preferences, everyday challenges and the environments around you, not only difficulties.

Can I request personalised written feedback?

The written-feedback option involves additional practitioner review and individualised recommendations. The process and fee will be explained before you proceed.

Is this a formal autism diagnosis?

This is a structured screening and guidance service. If a formal diagnostic assessment is needed, we can discuss suitable referral options. To compare other non-diagnostic options, see our screening and written guidance overview.

Can I complete screening online?

Online screening may be appropriate depending on the tools and process selected. We will clarify the available method when you enquire.

THE NEXT STEP

Start with the questions that matter to you.

Tell us what you'd like to understand and we'll explain the relevant screening options and their availability.

Enquire about screening →