An Initial Step—Not a Standalone Diagnosis
Autism & ADHD Screening
Screening can organise concerns, identify patterns worth exploring and guide whether a full ADHD, autism or broader assessment may be useful.
It cannot confirm or rule out a diagnosis on its own and should not be marketed as an instant online result.
Psychologist-led
Clear limitations
Adult and youth pathways where suitable
Practical next steps
No automatic diagnosis
This pathway may be useful for
The service should be described around the person’s referral question and functional needs, not around an assumed diagnosis or fixed package.
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People unsure whether ADHD or autism traits warrant assessment
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Referrers seeking a structured initial summary
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People with mixed concerns and no immediate high-stakes report need
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People deciding between screening, full assessment and clarification
What this pathway can help clarify
Use this section to state the questions the service may help answer. Keep the language proportionate: assessment contributes evidence and interpretation; support translates goals into practical work.
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Whether fuller ADHD or autism assessment may be worth considering
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Whether a combined or diagnostic-clarification pathway is preferable
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Whether learning, sleep, anxiety, trauma, cognitive or medical factors need attention
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What next step is proportionate to the intended use
How the pathway usually works
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Brief suitability review.
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Clinical discussion of traits, functional impact and goals.
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Selected screening measures where appropriate.
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Explanation of limitations and possible next steps.
What this service does not promise
Screening is unlikely to be sufficient for medication decisions, formal diagnosis, major educational/workplace decisions, NDIS evidence or other high-stakes external purposes.
FAQs
Will screening tell me whether I definitely have ADHD or autism?
No. It guides next steps but does not establish or exclude diagnosis.
Is this a free online test?
No. The value is clinical context and interpretation, not an automated score.
Can I move from screening to full assessment?
Potentially; confirm what work can be carried forward and what fee applies.
Should I skip screening?
If a formal diagnosis or third-party report is clearly required, a full pathway may be more efficient.