Question 1

What does an adult autism assessment involve?

Accepted Answer

The assessment spans two to three appointments and includes a structured clinical interview covering your developmental history, a direct observational component using the ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition), standardised questionnaires, and a written diagnostic report. A feedback session is included to walk through the findings with you.

Question 2

How is adult autism different from childhood autism?

Accepted Answer

Adults often present differently because many have spent years developing coping strategies — sometimes called masking — that can make autistic traits less visible in everyday settings. Our assessment is specifically designed to look beneath those adaptations and assess how you experience the world, not just how you appear to others.

Question 3

Will I receive a formal diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Following the assessment, you will receive a written report stating the clinical findings. Where the evidence supports a diagnosis, this will be clearly documented. Where it does not, we will explain what was found and what it means. Either way, you leave with a clear, evidence-based answer.

Question 4

Can a diagnosis help as an adult?

Accepted Answer

Many adults find that understanding their neurological profile helps them make sense of longstanding patterns — in relationships, work, energy management, and self-expectations. A formal report can also be useful when accessing workplace accommodations, NDIS supports, or explaining your needs to treating clinicians.