Eccentric Minds is currently offering neurodevelopmental diagnostic assessment of ADHD and Autism for kids, teens and adults online or via home/school visit (Sydney NSW).
Before we get started on an Autism assessment, we always see you for 1-2 intake sessions to explore your history, concerns, needs and purpose of assessment. We provide you with a thorough explanation of the process, screening questionnaires, what we need from you or others, and troubleshoot any potential barriers to completing the assessment. At Eccentric Minds we value authenticity, direct communication and accuracy which is why we will also ask your permission (totally voluntary) to video record parts of the assessment to assist with report writing. Any recordings are then permanently deleted after the report is written. If you decide to continue, the formal assessment will commence using a variety of neurodivergent affirming tools.
Specifically, we use the MIGDAS-2 interview tool, questionnaires for teachers, parents and/or support person to complete, and a measure of daily living strengths or challenges. The MIGDAS-2 takes approximately 2-3 hours or sessions, while the other parts of the assessment are completed outside of session time. During the MIGDAS-2 we will have a chat about your special interests (Get excited! You will probably hear about ours too), sensory experiences, social connections and communication style. For adults and older teens, this can be done all online from the comfort of your home. For younger teens and children, we offer home visit (or in school if permission can be obtained).
It is up to you whether you want a comprehensive report, which can be used to apply for NDIS or Centrelink funding if eligible, in-school supports or other types occupational/educational accommodations. Otherwise, we can provide a diagnostic summary letter, which is most suitable if you are seeking assessment purely for validation and personal understanding.
The final part of the process is a feedback session where we discuss the outcome of assessment, support recommendations and any questions you might have :)
**You may be eligible for Medicare rebates for Autism related assessment using the Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorders and eligible disabilities Assessment Plan. Please see your GP to determine eligibility
Before we get started on an ADHD assessment, we always see you for 1-2 intake sessions to explore your history, concerns, needs and purpose of assessment. We provide you with a thorough explanation of the process, screening questionnaires, what we need from you or others, and troubleshoot any potential barriers to completing the assessment. If you decide to continue, the formal assessment will commence using a variety of tools to understand your experiences better.
Specifically, we use the DIVA-5 interview tool, questionnaires for teachers, parents and/or support person to complete, and a measure of daily living strengths or challenges. The DIVA-5 takes approximately 1-2 hours or sessions, while the other parts of the assessment are completed outside of session time. During part we will have a chat about your day to day routine, relationships, learning and/or work experiences and interests. Hopefully this process is not too boring but feel free to move around, fidget or sing your responses if that helps you feel comfortable (we almost certainly will be doing similar). For adults and older teens, this can be done all online from the comfort of your home. For younger teens and children, we offer home visit (or in school if permission can be obtained).
It is up to you whether you want a comprehensive report, which can be used to support your referral to a Psychiatrist for medication consideration, in-school supports or other types occupational/educational accommodations. Otherwise, we can provide a diagnostic summary letter, which is most suitable if you are seeking assessment purely for validation and personal understanding.
The final part of the process is a feedback session where we discuss the outcome of assessment, support recommendations and any questions you might have :)
For the sake of reducing (painful) repetition, we wont duplicate what has been said above as the combined assessment is basically all of the above assessments with 1-2 intake sessions, a report/letter and feedback session.
During intake we will let you know whether it would be helpful or informative to complete the combined Autism and ADHD assessment based on your history and outcome of the screening questionnaires, because frankly life is expensive and if it wont be helpful then what is the purpose?
**You may be eligible for Medicare rebates for the Autism related parts assessment using the Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorders and eligible disabilities Assessment Plan. Please see your GP to determine eligibility.