Fees

Autism assessment includes approx. 4-5 hours of assessment appointments, completion of online questionnaires, feedback and your written report. The fee for this package is $1800*.

A $250 deposit is required to secure assessment appointments. This comes off the total fee. The remaining amount is payable in instalments over the assessment sessions.

*Note: Occasionally, there may be instances where additional sessions are needed to complete assessment (for example, clients with complex histories that require more in-depth querying in order to rule-in/rule-out differential diagnoses). Wherever possible I will advise you as early as possible in the assessment process if there is need for additional sessions. Additional assessment session fees are at my standard consultation rate ($230/50 minutes). In the interest of equity this fee has been set below the recommended fee of $315 suggested by AAPi (Australian Association of Psychologists Inc)'s 2024-2025 Schedule of Recommended Fees. This schedule is available here.

How do I pay?

When completing your intake and consent forms, you will be asked to enter credit/debit card details which are encrypted and stored securely in the practice management system (Halaxy).
Your deposit will be debited after I contact you to confirm your series of appointments.
Instalment plan details will be discussed and confirmed when booking your appointments.
Instalment payments are deducted from your card at the time of assessment appointments.
The full assessment fee balance must be paid at the feedback session.

Booking/Appointment Terms:

You will receive an appointment reminder via email 3 business days prior to each appointment. You will also receive an SMS 3 day before each appointment requiring you to confirm or cancel. At least 48 business hours notice (2 business days) is required if cancelling your appointment (e.g. replying to the reminder email) so that your time can be offered to other folk.
For assessments cancelled with less than 1 week's notice, the deposit is non-refundable. This is because I will have already spent 1-2 hours preparing for your assessment so your deposit accounts for my time.
Reports can not be released until all fees are paid.

Fee/Payment Conditions:

Medicare does not permit the provision of rebates for Autism assessment using Mental Health Care Plans (MHCPs) or Chronic Disease GP Management Plans (GPMPs).
Medicare allows Paediatricians to refer clients up to the age of 25 for Autism assessment, where Medicare rebates are allowable. If you are a young adult seeking assessment please discuss Medicare item number 135 with your Paediatrician if still under their care.
Private health funds vary in their coverage of Autism assessment. It is recommended that you contact your health fund to enquire. I am unable to process HICAPS so will email paid invoices to clients for lodgement with health funds.
NDIS/The NDIA generally do not fund diagnostic assessments for people who are already participants. You can check whether this applies to your plan and funding via speaking with your Local Area Coordinator or Support Coordinator. I can only accept self-managed NDIS clients.
Requests for letters, completion of forms and correspondence outside of sessions (e.g. if you wish me to write to your Psychiatrist or speak with your employer, etc.) are billed pro-rata at the standard consultation rate ($230/50 mins).
Invoices must be paid for the release/completion of any requested correspondence. This ensures my time is sustainable whilst I balance work and personal/family life.
Fees are reviewed quarterly and will next be reviewed in January 2025. Any changes will be updated on the website with the date from which they will take effect.

Ready to book your assessment? My online booking portal can be found here (click the word 'here!').