- The prevalence of autism is on the rise which is due to a number of factors, including a wider diagnostic criteria as well as a better understanding of the diagnosis itself.
- Historically, and portrayed in media, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been perceived to be a rare condition associated with severe cognitive impairments. What we know now is that the ‘spectrum’ of autism encompasses many individuals with a range of differences related to social skills and behaviour. Many autistic individuals are successful in a number of areas of life such as marriage, parenting, and fulfilling careers, but may be left feeling that they are often ‘masking’ to fit in and feeling exhausted just to complete day to day tasks. Many may even have been misdiagnosed with anxiety, depression, eating disorders or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Female’s with ASD can also often present differently than male’s which can make the diagnosis even more complicated. Should you feel that a diagnosis of ASD may apply to you, book in with a clinician who has an extensive understanding of the impacts of autism spectrum disorder.
- Assessment costs heading: “All psychology services are $220 per hour with a total amount of assessment hours for adult ASD assessment being between 5 and 8 hours depending on the needs of the client.
- Disability tax credits are dependent on daily functioning and will be filled out according to who may qualify as clinician’s must be able to state that the individual is impaired in some areas ‘90% of the time’
