{"id":8920,"date":"2024-02-12T16:55:34","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T05:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accesspsych.com.au\/?page_id=8920"},"modified":"2026-05-11T14:05:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T04:05:58","slug":"adhd-autism-assessments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.accesspsych.com.au\/staging\/adhd-autism-assessments\/","title":{"rendered":"Autism and ADHD Assessments"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-3q8oygo-c14bd05d69e1d5b789c4312664bb0505 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-8920'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3pxpico-c1f5b96f5e274778b84049d4e38ef037\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-3pxpico-c1f5b96f5e274778b84049d4e38ef037{\nmargin:0 0 42px 0;\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-3pxpico-c1f5b96f5e274778b84049d4e38ef037 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-3pxpico-c1f5b96f5e274778b84049d4e38ef037 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-3pxpico-c1f5b96f5e274778b84049d4e38ef037 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Autism and ADHD Assessments<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3n0tczs-ab728a6cfdd9f60027cf310c5901efdf\">\n.flex_column.av-3n0tczs-ab728a6cfdd9f60027cf310c5901efdf{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-3n0tczs-ab728a6cfdd9f60027cf310c5901efdf av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_two_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3ma4a88-069ddc734a23329fe4b66b5a5c517441\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-3ma4a88-069ddc734a23329fe4b66b5a5c517441 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:17px;\ncolor:#666666;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-3ma4a88-069ddc734a23329fe4b66b5a5c517441 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock lowercase-title av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Access Psych offers trauma-informed, evidence-based Autism and ADHD assessments for children, adolescents and adults. Assessments are typically offered face-to-face at our Access Psych clinic in Sydney or Adelaide CBD, and most assessments can also be completed via telehealth.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3kihwiw-3657e09d8cd9e3aacfef1db035788502\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-3kihwiw-3657e09d8cd9e3aacfef1db035788502 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#666666;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-3kihwiw-3657e09d8cd9e3aacfef1db035788502 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock lowercase-title av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Please note:<\/strong>\u00a0Completing an assessment does not guarantee a diagnosis.<\/p>\n<h3><strong style=\"color: #9966ff;\">Who we Assess and How<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Adults (18+): telehealth or face\u2011to\u2011face (CBD clinic Sydney or Adelaide)<\/li>\n<li>Adolescents (12-18 years):\n<ul>\n<li>ADHD \u2013 Telehealth or face\u2011to\u2011face (CBD clinic Sydney or Adelaide)<\/li>\n<li>Autism \u2013 Face\u2011to\u2011face only (CBD clinic Sydney or Adelaide)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Children (6-12 years): \u00a0Face\u2011to\u2011face only (CBD clinic Sydney or Adelaide)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3isuw9k-45d25ba8fcc77180088d839c5874284e\">\n.flex_column.av-3isuw9k-45d25ba8fcc77180088d839c5874284e{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-3isuw9k-45d25ba8fcc77180088d839c5874284e av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3hjt8mw-c55c7383600dfcbb67d21c383602a43d\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3hjt8mw-c55c7383600dfcbb67d21c383602a43d{\nheight:24px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3hjt8mw-c55c7383600dfcbb67d21c383602a43d hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-6  el_before_av_image  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3fxabvc-cf27207cfc2cd71cb33e5d6c4c263e2c\">\n.avia-image-container.av-3fxabvc-cf27207cfc2cd71cb33e5d6c4c263e2c img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-3fxabvc-cf27207cfc2cd71cb33e5d6c4c263e2c .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-3fxabvc-cf27207cfc2cd71cb33e5d6c4c263e2c av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-9200 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-9200 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.accesspsych.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/access_psych_adhd_autism_image_1-495x400.jpg\" alt='Autism and ADHD Assessments' title='Autism and ADHD Assessments'  height=\"400\" width=\"495\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3d6632w-ae0f1eb39b00b13cb6c020cfbf0378e6\">\n.avia-section.av-3d6632w-ae0f1eb39b00b13cb6c020cfbf0378e6{\nbackground-color:#f4f4f4;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-3d6632w-ae0f1eb39b00b13cb6c020cfbf0378e6 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_one_fourth  icon-section avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-8920'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-3bxh2p4-c9bc6d0c70d806a747b357c6158dd8ed '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 class=\"our-approach-heading3\" style=\"margin-bottom: 32px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #9966ff;\">How the Assessment Works<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4>1. Complete Questionnaires<\/h4>\n<p>Once your booking is confirmed, online questionnaires will be sent to you and someone who knew you in childhood to complete before the assessment appointment.<\/p>\n<h4>2. Assessment Appointment<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ADHD or Autism: one 120 minute<\/strong> session<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combined: two \u00d7 120 minute <\/strong>sessions<br \/>\nYour clinician will use validated assessment tools. You\u2019ll have time to ask questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>3. Report Writing<\/h4>\n<p>Your psychologist prepares a comprehensive diagnostic report with findings and tailored recommendations.<\/p>\n<p>Reports are typically completed within 2 weeks of your assessment.<\/p>\n<h4>4. Feedback Session<\/h4>\n<p>30 minute feedback phone call to discuss your results, recommendations and next steps. Your report is emailed to you after this session.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong> If you are seeking ADHD assessment to access medication, you will need to consult a psychiatrist<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_2'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-8920'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-3ar9fwo-9ec739a3fd223300a7ea2e209c6fed43 sc-av_one_fourth av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3ar9fwo-9ec739a3fd223300a7ea2e209c6fed43\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-3ar9fwo-9ec739a3fd223300a7ea2e209c6fed43{\nmargin-top:32px;\nmargin-bottom:32px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-3ar9fwo-9ec739a3fd223300a7ea2e209c6fed43 av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-38danvc-927ecd3795cf32543f5179e0136a88f7\">\n.avia-image-container.av-38danvc-927ecd3795cf32543f5179e0136a88f7 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-38danvc-927ecd3795cf32543f5179e0136a88f7 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-38danvc-927ecd3795cf32543f5179e0136a88f7 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-11  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-9199 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-9199 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.accesspsych.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/access_psych_adhd_autism_image_2.jpg\" alt='Autism and ADHD Assessments' title='Autism and ADHD Assessments'  height=\"600\" width=\"400\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accesspsych.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/access_psych_adhd_autism_image_2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.accesspsych.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/access_psych_adhd_autism_image_2-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-36dt59k-dd7520519fa39814e9f0b8aaeecf34b4\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-36dt59k-dd7520519fa39814e9f0b8aaeecf34b4{\nmargin-top:32px;\nmargin-bottom:32px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-36dt59k-dd7520519fa39814e9f0b8aaeecf34b4{\npadding:1rem 0 0 0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-36dt59k-dd7520519fa39814e9f0b8aaeecf34b4 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_one_fourth  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-35suh20-bdf6cb7c47bf1d8f39de2a8cceeb0985 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock assessment-cost'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 class=\"our-approach-heading3\"><strong><span style=\"color: #9966ff;\">Fees<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<table width=\"100%\" data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"0\" aria-rowcount=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"60%\">\n<h4><b>Service <\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"40%\">\n<h4><b>Fee<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">ADHD or Autism Assessment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">$1,750<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">ADHD and Autism Assessment (combined)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">$2,625<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-b61548-dcda19e4350a31ab404fbd1701a8d738 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock assessment-cost'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 class=\"our-approach-heading3\" style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #9966ff;\">How to Book<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to book an ADHD or Autism Assessment with Access Psych. You can:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Book via our <a href=\"https:\/\/clientportal.zandahealth.com\/clientportal\/accesspsychneuroassessment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online booking portal<\/a>, selecting telehealth or in-person, and a date that suits you.<\/li>\n<li>Complete our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accesspsych.com.au\/staging\/online-booking-request\/adhd-or-autism-assessment\/\">online enquiry form<\/a> and we will contact you to confirm suitability, telehealth or in-person, and the next available appointment.<\/li>\n<li>Call us on <a href=\"tel:1800 277 924\">1800 APSYCH (1800 277 924)<\/a> to talk to one of our friendly team.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-31tgfq0-7cd47191c8f5059c5f51a53427ddddb3-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-31tgfq0-7cd47191c8f5059c5f51a53427ddddb3\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-31tgfq0-7cd47191c8f5059c5f51a53427ddddb3{\nfont-size:18px;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/clientportal.zandahealth.com\/clientportal\/accesspsychneuroassessment'  class='avia-button av-31tgfq0-7cd47191c8f5059c5f51a53427ddddb3 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-yes-right-icon avia-size-large avia-position-left av-icon-on-hover avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"BOOK ONLINE TODAY\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >BOOK ONLINE TODAY<\/span><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_right avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello' data-av_icon='\ue87d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 class=\"our-approach-heading3\"><strong>Information Sheets<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2xltrdk-ebdea5ba347945c37d92a00fe1551bf2\">\n#top .flex_column.av-2xltrdk-ebdea5ba347945c37d92a00fe1551bf2{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-2xltrdk-ebdea5ba347945c37d92a00fe1551bf2{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2xltrdk-ebdea5ba347945c37d92a00fe1551bf2 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-2vuqo48-7706ec766e2488a83c16a1750f3f2324 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Adults (18+)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accesspsych.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Information-Sheet_Adult-ADHD-Assessment.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adult ADHD Assessment &#8211; Information Sheet (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accesspsych.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Information-Sheet_Adult-Autism-Assessment.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adult Autism Assessment &#8211; Information Sheet (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accesspsych.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Information-Sheet_Adult-Combined-ADHD_Autism.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adult Combined ADHD + Autism &#8211; Information Sheet (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-a7una0-c82a699bd034e7f26276c625aa19ce4b\">\n#top .flex_column.av-a7una0-c82a699bd034e7f26276c625aa19ce4b{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.responsive #top 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Information Sheet (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accesspsych.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Information-Sheet_Child-Combined-ADHD_Autism_6-18.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Child Combined ADHD + Autism (6-18) &#8211; Information Sheet (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_3'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-8920'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2q60rrc-6938129041342174d842582525f6e412\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-2q60rrc-6938129041342174d842582525f6e412{\nheight:64px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr 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el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_section  tab-section-not-first container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='av-tab-section-outer-container av-2mhvtrc-cedc1ca0bbfea8fc37c4ecff20cc034d'><div class='av-tab-section-tab-title-container avia-tab-title-padding-none' role='tablist'><a href='#assessments' data-av-tab-section-title='1' class='av-section-tab-title av-active-tab-title no-scroll av-2lyp8nc-f6cbc57f5e4fbb7b36642e7413fa2906 av-tab-no-icon av-tab-no-image ' role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='av-tab-section-1-1'><span class='av-outer-tab-title'><span class='av-inner-tab-title'>ASSESSMENTS<\/span><\/span><span class=\"av-tab-arrow-container\"><span><\/span><\/span><\/a><a href='#adhd' data-av-tab-section-title='2' class='av-section-tab-title  av-1thl39k-89a26a4cbe41b6db762cc260128a7830 av-tab-no-icon av-tab-no-image ' role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='av-tab-section-1-2'><span class='av-outer-tab-title'><span class='av-inner-tab-title'>ADHD<\/span><\/span><span 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class=\"container\"><section  class='av_textblock_section av-2kfrsdk-686380f44320dbc486855c0118f79a81 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock lowercase-title'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #9966ff;\"><strong>Frequently asked questions about Assessments<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-2hq84mg-15729fa37d54afdb271c65208398d749  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr  faq-block toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2gz49g8-72939c517ce2341ec8a5edb05e433c82'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What are the benefits of a diagnosis?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What are the benefits of a diagnosis?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What are the benefits of a diagnosis?\">What are the benefits of a diagnosis?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>For many people, receiving a diagnosis can enable self-compassion, validation and understanding by both self and others. It can also provide access to needed support and development of strategies for managing daily challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2flspp4-70f9b845c51813fa3372d4fa3d003e1b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Do I need a GP Referral?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Do I need a GP Referral?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Do I need a GP Referral?\">Do I need a GP Referral?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>No, a GP referral is not required for an assessment. Medicare rebates may apply for assessments when referred by a paediatrician or psychiatrist under specific MBS items (for clients under 25). If you have a current NDIS plan, it may be possible to allocate funding to cover all or part of the assessment costs. Please consult with your support coordinator to determine whether this is possible for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2dev2bc-1cff533a0bdee57bd2500ad8977fd1ae'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What does the assessment process involve?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What does the assessment process involve?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What does the assessment process involve?\">What does the assessment process involve?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Your psychologist will gather information through questionnaires and behaviour rating scales, completed by you and someone who knows you well. For child assessments, questionnaires will be completed by the child\u2019s parent\/carer and teacher. The assessment appointment is a clinical interview to fully understand symptoms, presentations and lived experiences. Once the report is completed, your psychologist will provide an overview of the assessment results and recommendations in a feedback session.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2bycmrc-216635509420f2e13a062e8bb6c4f40f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Can the assessment be completed by telehealth?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Can the assessment be completed by telehealth?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Can the assessment be completed by telehealth?\">Can the assessment be completed by telehealth?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Whether the assessment can be completed by telehealth depends on the age of the client and the type of assessment. Face-to-face assessments are offered at our CBD clinics in Sydney and Adelaide.<\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"33%\"><strong>Age of Client<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"33%\"><strong>Type of Assessment<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"33%\"><strong>Telehealth?<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"33%\">18+<\/td>\n<td width=\"33%\">ADHD or Autism<\/td>\n<td width=\"33%\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"33%\">6-18 years<\/td>\n<td width=\"33%\">Autism<\/td>\n<td width=\"33%\">Face-to-face only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"33%\">12-18 years<\/td>\n<td width=\"33%\">ADHD<\/td>\n<td width=\"33%\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"33%\">6-12 years<\/td>\n<td width=\"33%\">ADHD<\/td>\n<td width=\"33%\">Face-to-face only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-29bhmy0-028becdc69c7badbbc7934e4762f5bc5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Is there a waitlist?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Is there a waitlist?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Is there a waitlist?\">Is there a waitlist?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>There is a 1-2 week waitlist for adult assessments. We currently do not offer child assessments via telehealth, however please contact us to discuss your needs and we may be able to see your child at our in-person clinic or they may be placed on a waitlist.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-7ysozc-815295f52841c9a9a0739ff9bdac1827'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Do you assess children as well as adults?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Do you assess children as well as adults?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Do you assess children as well as adults?\">Do you assess children as well as adults?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes. We assess children from 6 years of age, adolescents and adults. Availability of telehealth depends on age and assessment type (see above).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-26ry8oo-17cf33a1b8e84dbf79fd040b3b6e991c'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What sort of questions will I be asked?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What sort of questions will I be asked?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What sort of questions will I be asked?\">What sort of questions will I be asked?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Your psychologist will ask you about your current concerns as well as your lived experiences of ADHD or Autistic traits from childhood through to adulthood. Your psychologist will also ask about your early developmental history, family history, medical history, schooling and employment. This is to ensure they provide a comprehensive assessment and rule out other possible causes of your concerns.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-249w008-d7e4c8f6b019dfa4540497d401f882fa'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-8' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Why does assessment involve someone from my childhood?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Why does assessment involve someone from my childhood?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Why does assessment involve someone from my childhood?\">Why does assessment involve someone from my childhood?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-8' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Autism and ADHD are neurodevelopmental conditions and understanding childhood history supports accurate assessment. As part of the assessment, we ask for information about your experiences from the perspective of someone who knew you in childhood.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-233kibs-cd86ca28d08c9478b9f1bb2f934ff2ba'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-9' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Why should I complete a psychological assessment rather than seeing a psychiatrist?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Why should I complete a psychological assessment rather than seeing a psychiatrist?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Why should I complete a psychological assessment rather than seeing a psychiatrist?\">Why should I complete a psychological assessment rather than seeing a psychiatrist?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-9' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Completing a psychological assessment provides you with a comprehensive, neuro-affirming psychological report that answers your diagnostic questions as well as screens for other commonly co-occurring mental health disorders. The assessment process follows Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines, ensuring your concerns are comprehensively explored. Your report includes personalised recommendations and options for support, regardless of whether you receive a diagnosis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-22703jc-4f59b7c217fdd9ab6542ca53b042ece0'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-10' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Will I need to see a psychiatrist if I am seeking medication? \" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Will I need to see a psychiatrist if I am seeking medication? \" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Will I need to see a psychiatrist if I am seeking medication? \">Will I need to see a psychiatrist if I am seeking medication? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-10' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, you will need to consult a psychiatrist to discuss medication treatment options. Clinical Psychologists in Australia with relevant training can diagnose neurodevelopmental disorders and provide recommendations for further support, however, they do not prescribe medication.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-20j8tjs-16efe1364b9719ce25cce717537e182a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-11' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-11' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-11' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Can I access psychology therapy following my assessment?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Can I access psychology therapy following my assessment?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Can I access psychology therapy following my assessment?\">Can I access psychology therapy following my assessment?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-11' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-11' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, if you would like to access psychological support following your assessment, your psychologist can internally refer you to one of our clinicians at AccessPsych.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1xtd5p4-d95e73c53d79e4eced60a6d27dd3bfad'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-12' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-12' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-12' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Will I be able to access NDIS funding or other support if I receive a diagnosis?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Will I be able to access NDIS funding or other support if I receive a diagnosis?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Will I be able to access NDIS funding or other support if I receive a diagnosis?\">Will I be able to access NDIS funding or other support if I receive a diagnosis?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-12' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-12' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Your psychological report can be provided to support your application for NDIS funding, however, we are unable to guarantee the outcome and whether funding will be received, as this is determined by the NDIS.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-6uwv60-7a4813889c8c0016859ab3637935a9b8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-13' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-13' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-13' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What tools do you use?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What tools do you use?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What tools do you use?\">What tools do you use?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-13' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-13' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>We use validated, evidence\u2011based tools and clinical interviews (e.g., DIVA\u20115, MIGADAS-2), plus multi\u2011informant questionnaires and functional measures where appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1vr2wjs-fdfa546aabcc84e45f6a7012ede395d2\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1vr2wjs-fdfa546aabcc84e45f6a7012ede395d2{\nheight:4px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-1vr2wjs-fdfa546aabcc84e45f6a7012ede395d2 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_toggle_container  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1thl39k-89a26a4cbe41b6db762cc260128a7830\">\n.av-layout-tab.av-1thl39k-89a26a4cbe41b6db762cc260128a7830{\nvertical-align:top;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av-tab-section-1-2' class='av-layout-tab av-1thl39k-89a26a4cbe41b6db762cc260128a7830 av-animation-delay-container  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_tab_sub_section  el_before_av_tab_sub_section  ' data-av-deeplink-tabs=\"\" data-av-tab-section-content=\"2\" data-tab-section-id=\"adhd\"><div class=\"av-layout-tab-inner\"><div class=\"container\"><section  class='av_textblock_section av-1ri4uyg-5dece3856ea5084578eaf76e2b60edc1 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock lowercase-title'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #9966ff;\"><strong>Frequently asked questions about ADHD<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-1pwt8u0-bc4bbc4677bbbe97f4bef85509fba7b0  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr  faq-block toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-614z7c-ce70ba69ccd3422d8fab00666388519f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-14' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-14' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-14' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is ADHD?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is ADHD?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is ADHD?\">What is ADHD?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-14' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-14' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>AttentionDeficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is currently classed as a neurodevelopmental disorder, characterised by difficulties with attention and\/or hyperactivity and impulsivity which adversely affect a person\u2019s functioning in important areas of life such as psychological wellbeing, education\/employment, socialising and relationships. ADHD tends to run in families.<\/p>\n<p>ADHD is increasingly understood as different brain type (neurotype) characterised by lifelong differences in attentional, emotional, cognitive, behavioural regulation, and time perception, underpinned by a brain motivated by novelty, interest and urgency. These traits can adversely influence a person\u2019s activities and participation in a majority non-ADHD society, but also lead to areas of strength including a greater ability to hyperfocus and acquire skills and knowledge in areas of interest more quickly than non-ADHD individuals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1n1zwdk-975750a8ce7da91b1618a05d7315f987'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-15' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-15' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-15' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How are adults tested for ADHD?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How are adults tested for ADHD?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How are adults tested for ADHD?\">How are adults tested for ADHD?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-15' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-15' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>There are Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) developed by <a href=\"https:\/\/aadpa.com.au\/\">AADPA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Access Psych\u2019s assessment process follows these guidelines, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Initial screening to determine if further assessment of ADHD is warranted<\/li>\n<li>Comprehensive assessment including a clinical interview involving administration of the Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in adults (DIVA-5)<\/li>\n<li>Screeners and questionnaires completed by you and where possible, a close family member\/friend who knew you in childhood<\/li>\n<li>Analysis of assessment findings to determine if a person meets diagnostic criteria for ADHD, as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (<em>DSM<\/em>&#8211;<em>5<\/em>&#8211;<em>TR<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li>Consideration of alternative or additional diagnoses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-5r5ytk-d5b5240c309b2ed8abfbb30a6570276a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-16' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-16' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-16' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Who can diagnose ADHD in adults?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Who can diagnose ADHD in adults?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Who can diagnose ADHD in adults?\">Who can diagnose ADHD in adults?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-16' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-16' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Any suitably qualified and trained mental health clinician can diagnose ADHD. This can include psychologists, psychiatrists, and mental health social workers. Provisional psychologists can also conduct assessments and diagnose ADHD under supervision.<\/p>\n<p>Access Psych ensures that all its clinicians have undertaken suitable training in ADHD assessment and receive regular supervision.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1jjqpu0-8837021598e3b3a1fad3d64cd7c3acb1'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-17' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-17' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-17' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What are the signs or symptoms of ADHD in adults?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What are the signs or symptoms of ADHD in adults?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What are the signs or symptoms of ADHD in adults?\">What are the signs or symptoms of ADHD in adults?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-17' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-17' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>ADHD is currently assessed against a set of diagnostic criteria laid out within the DSM-5-TR, which defines the behavioural symptoms of attentional difficulties, hyperactivity and\/or impulsivity. There are inattentive, hyperactive\/impulsive, or combined presentations of ADHD, and categorisation of severity based on a number of symptoms.\u00a0A diagnosis of ADHD is suggested when these traits negatively impact functioning in several areas including psychological, social, academic, occupational, and activities of daily living and leisure.<\/p>\n<p>However, our understanding of ADHD is advancing towards conceiving it as a different brain type (neurotype).\u00a0 This neuroaffirming model includes appreciation of ADHD as a neurotype characterised by lifelong differences in attentional, emotional, cognitive, behavioural regulation, and time perception, underpinned by a brain motivated by novelty, interest and urgency.\u00a0 These differences in self-regulation may lead to significant mental health challenges, distress, or challenges in daily life and relationships because of the expectations on the person to behave in non-ADHD ways, not because there is anything inherently wrong with the person.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-5dhurs-da7a1ca6115d311b0603ab7830ac0bb0'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-18' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-18' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-18' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Are the symptoms of ADHD different for women?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Are the symptoms of ADHD different for women?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Are the symptoms of ADHD different for women?\">Are the symptoms of ADHD different for women?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-18' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-18' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>ADHD has typically been underdiagnosed in women, because the diagnostic criteria were developed based on a classic, male presentation of ADHD, and because it was incorrectly believed to affect more men than women.<\/p>\n<p>Women may present with a more inattentive presentation of ADHD, which can be less obvious to other people. They may also be better at \u2018masking\u2019 \u2013 that is hiding their ADHD traits to appear non-ADHD. However, masking often leads to exhaustion, burn out and mental health challenges, and many ADHD people are now seeking out communities of other ADHD people where they can safely unmask and practice being their authentic selves.<\/p>\n<p>Clinicians are getting better at identifying ADHD in women, and non-binary people.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1g9xgnc-09ee9f3bec6011e2be83dd59f18c7809'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-19' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-19' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-19' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Why is it important to be tested for ADHD?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Why is it important to be tested for ADHD?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Why is it important to be tested for ADHD?\">Why is it important to be tested for ADHD?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-19' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-19' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Undiagnosed ADHD is often a source of significant trauma, substance use and poor mental health, and people may feel defective in some way because of their struggles.<\/p>\n<p>Receiving an ADHD diagnosis can lead to feelings of relief as well as validation and increased self-compassion, as well as access to treatment to ease symptoms, which may include psychological therapy or medication. Receiving diagnosis later in life can also precipitate a range of other emotions including grief and other complicated feelings related to how life may have been different if they had received a diagnosis earlier.<\/p>\n<p>There are more public figures who have spoken openly about having ADHD, which means that people have role models to look up to such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chloehayden.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chloe Hayden<\/a>, an Australian Autistic and ADHD actor and advocate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1e373m0-e47ff7282acccd76673a6bbe461ecd90'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-20' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-20' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-20' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How do you treat ADHD in adults?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How do you treat ADHD in adults?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How do you treat ADHD in adults?\">How do you treat ADHD in adults?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-20' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-20' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>There are Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for ADHD developed by <a href=\"https:\/\/aadpa.com.au\/\">AADPA<\/a>. Some people choose to access a psychiatrist to explore whether medication will help ease their symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1cov44o-f63a21dcbec02b7d4ce424532396705b\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1cov44o-f63a21dcbec02b7d4ce424532396705b{\nheight:4px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-1cov44o-f63a21dcbec02b7d4ce424532396705b hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_toggle_container  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1b6oo2w-78f7090eb37fa865d2fb228c22a1085f\">\n.av-layout-tab.av-1b6oo2w-78f7090eb37fa865d2fb228c22a1085f{\nvertical-align:top;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av-tab-section-1-3' class='av-layout-tab av-1b6oo2w-78f7090eb37fa865d2fb228c22a1085f av-animation-delay-container  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_tab_sub_section  avia-builder-el-last  ' data-av-deeplink-tabs=\"\" data-av-tab-section-content=\"3\" data-tab-section-id=\"autism\"><div class=\"av-layout-tab-inner\"><div class=\"container\"><section  class='av_textblock_section av-198bnt4-65a925260321d6c2279605eec19242bf '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock lowercase-title'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #9966ff;\"><strong>Frequently asked questions about Autism<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-177lk9k-64fbf213764b8bf801c68d383822af2a  avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-49ft6w-951ff5a428bdd38dbfebac284acd47e0'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-21' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-21' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-21' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is Autism?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is Autism?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is Autism?\">What is Autism?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-21' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-21' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Autism is a different brain type that is more motivated by interest and information gathering\/sharing than a non-Autistic brain. This is underpinned by differences in neural connectivity (hyperconnectivity in some brain areas, and hypoconnectivity in other areas) which can also lead to more\/less sensory sensitivity, greater need for routine and\/or repetitive movements to self-regulate, and deeper focus on a smaller range of interest compared to a non-Autistic brain, which can lead to experiences of intense joy.<\/p>\n<p>Some Autistic people have a stronger drive for autonomy and fairness than non-Autistic people. Autism tends to run in families.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1401r6g-43d2e13f6834248694563ab12913a76a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-22' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-22' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-22' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How are adults tested for Autism?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How are adults tested for Autism?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How are adults tested for Autism?\">How are adults tested for Autism?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-22' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-22' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>In Australia, there is a national guideline for the assessment and diagnosis of Autism, developed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismcrc.com.au\/\">Autism CRC<\/a>. Access Psych\u2019s assessment process follows these guidelines, which includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Initial screening to determine if further assessment of Autism is warranted<\/li>\n<li>Comprehensive assessment including a clinical interview involving administration of the Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum (MIGDAS)<\/li>\n<li>Screeners and questionnaires completed by you and where possible, a close family member\/friend who knew you in childhood<\/li>\n<li>Analysis of assessment findings to determine if a person meets diagnostic criteria for Autism, as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (<em>DSM<\/em>&#8211;<em>5<\/em>&#8211;<em>TR<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li>Consideration of alternative or additional diagnoses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-13ie93c-798a8c01290e1b5a759d14e46e40f131'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-23' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-23' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-23' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Who can diagnose Autism in adults?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Who can diagnose Autism in adults?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Who can diagnose Autism in adults?\">Who can diagnose Autism in adults?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-23' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-23' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Any suitably qualified and trained mental health clinician can diagnose Autism. This can include psychologists, psychiatrists, and mental health social workers. Provisional psychologists can also conduct assessments and diagnose Autism under supervision.<\/p>\n<p>Access Psych ensures that all its clinicians have undertaken suitable training in Autism assessment and receive regular supervision.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-111diq0-6d1d4bff34770ef7e4e4037334fd95b5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-24' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-24' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-24' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What are the signs or symptoms of Autism in adults?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What are the signs or symptoms of Autism in adults?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What are the signs or symptoms of Autism in adults?\">What are the signs or symptoms of Autism in adults?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-24' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-24' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Current understanding of Autism recognises that it is a different brain type (neurotype), not a disorder, and that there are a wide range of different presentations of Autism. This has led to the saying \u201c<em>If you know one person with Autism, you know one person with Autism.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Currently, Autism is assessed against a medical model, the DSM-5-TR, which defines the symptoms of Autism as lifelong, impactful difficulties in social reciprocity, non-verbal communication, as well as developing, sustaining, and understanding relationships, with repetitive behaviours, rigidity, narrow range of interests and\/or sensory hyper- or hypo-sensitivity.<\/p>\n<p>This has led to stigma, discrimination, misunderstanding, and under recognition of Autistic individuals, because many Autistic people do not identify with this description of their identities.<\/p>\n<p>A more neuroaffirming view of Autism is that it is a neurotype characterised by lifelong differences (not deficits) in social communication, prioritising of verbal over non-verbal communication, greater ease in relationships with other Autistic people, as well as sensory differences, deep or special interests (SPINs), and use of routines and \/or repetitive movements \u201cstims\u201d to self-regulate.<\/p>\n<p>These differences may lead to significant mental health challenges, distress, or challenges in daily life because of the expectations on the person to behave<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-zcky54-e75ac576de6a84f8c5e7a1692a754199'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-25' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-25' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-25' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Are the symptoms of Autism different for women?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Are the symptoms of Autism different for women?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Are the symptoms of Autism different for women?\">Are the symptoms of Autism different for women?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-25' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-25' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Autism has typically been underdiagnosed in women, because the diagnostic criteria were developed based on a classic, male presentation of Autism, and because it was incorrectly believed to affect more men than women.<\/p>\n<p>Women may also be better at \u2018masking\u2019 \u2013 that is hiding their Autistic traits to appear non-Autistic. However, masking often leads to exhaustion, burn out and mental health challenges, and many Autistic people are now seeking out communities of other Autistic people where they can safely unmask and practice being their authentic selves.<\/p>\n<p>Clinicians are getting better at identifying Autism in women and non-binary people. Diversity in gender identity and sexuality is known to occur at higher rates in Autistic people compared to non-Autistic people.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-yb8fd4-104361fb0d1708f58c571650b611a150'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-26' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-26' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-26' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Why is it important to be tested for Autism?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Why is it important to be tested for Autism?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Why is it important to be tested for Autism?\">Why is it important to be tested for Autism?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-26' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-26' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Undiagnosed neurodivergence is often a source of significant trauma and poor mental health for Autistic people, who may feel defective in some way because of their struggles.<\/p>\n<p>Receiving an Autism diagnosis can lead to feelings of relief as well as validation and increased self-compassion, but many Autistic people receiving a diagnosis later in life also experience a range of other emotions including grief and other complicated feelings related to how life may have been different if they had received a diagnosis earlier.<\/p>\n<p>There are more public figures who have spoken openly about Autism, which means that Autistic people have role models to look up to, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chloehayden.com.au\/\">Chloe Hayden<\/a>, an Australian Autistic and ADHD actor and advocate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-wg4nrs-279be4248523fa3295b5654b15499132'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-27' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-27' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-27' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is the Autism spectrum?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is the Autism spectrum?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is the Autism spectrum?\">What is the Autism spectrum?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-27' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-27' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The term Autism Spectrum or Autism Spectrum Disorder has typically been used to refer to the range of functioning of Autistic people. This is now thought of in terms of the range of support needs of Autistic People.<\/p>\n<p>It has also been misunderstood and taken to mean that \u201ceveryone is somewhere on the spectrum\/ we\u2019re all a little bit Autistic\u201d which is not accurate. As awareness of Autism grows, many people now think about Autism beyond even a spectrum, to something akin to a colour wheel, as a way of attempting to capture the uniqueness of every Autistic person\u2019s experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ut3quw-7d31864774b6bf8b21ba9a5ed3933543'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-28' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-28' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-28' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How do you treat Autism in adults?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How do you treat Autism in adults?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How do you treat Autism in adults?\">How do you treat Autism in adults?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-28' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-28' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Autism is not a disorder; therefore, it is not a condition to be treated. 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