AuDHD Assessments in Sydney.
AuDHD is a term often used by people who identify with both autism and ADHD. While these neurotypes can overlap in many ways, they can also create a unique pattern of strengths, challenges, and experiences that may not be fully explained by either autism or ADHD alone.
Whether you are seeking clarity about one neurotype or both, assessment can provide a deeper understanding of how your brain works and what support may be helpful moving forward.
At Lavender Psychology, assessments are collaborative, respectful and grounded in neuroaffirming practice.
Common Reasons People Seek an Assessment.
Many people seek an AuDHD assessment after recognising traits of both autism and ADHD in themselves. Common reasons people seek an autism assessment include:
Feeling caught between autism and ADHD descriptions
Identifying with both neurotypes but being unsure how they interact
Long-standing difficulties with organisation, attention, sensory experiences, or social communication
Masking and compensating for many years
Reaching burnout despite appearing to cope well
Wanting greater self-understanding
Seeking workplace, educational, or support accommodations
Exploring a possible diagnosis later in life
Wanting a neuroaffirming assessment process
What Does the Assessment Involve?
Every assessment is tailored to the individual, but the process generally includes questionnaires, a detailed clinical interview, an autism and ADHD assessment, and a feedback session discussing the outcomes.
The aim of the assessment is to develop a deeper understanding of how you experience the world, your strengths, the challenges you may face, and the supports that may be helpful moving forward.
Depending on your goals, Lavender Psychology currently offers two assessment pathways: a Clarity Assessment and a Comprehensive Assessment.
Clarity Assessment (18+)
Designed for adults seeking a deeper understanding of their experiences and whether autism may help explain them.
Pre-assessment questionnaires
Clinical interview
Autism and ADHD assessment
Feedback session and summary letter
May be suitable if you:
Want greater understanding of whether autism may explain your experiences
Are primarily seeking self-understanding
Do not require cognitive testing
Do not require a comprehensive report
Fee: $2,000
Comprehensive Assessment (12+)
Designed for individuals seeking a deeper understanding of their strengths, support needs, and cognitive profile.
Pre-assessment questionnaires
Clinical interview
Autism and ADHD assessment
Cognitive assessment
Feedback session and comprehensive report
May be suitable if you:
Would like a deeper understanding of your profile
Would benefit from cognitive testing
Require a comprehensive report
May require detailed recommendations or supporting documentation (e.g., for NDIS)
Fee: $2,900
A Neuroaffirming Approach.
Autism and ADHD can present differently across different people and life experiences. Many AuDHD people have spent years masking, adapting to expectations, or feeling as though they fit partly into both communities without fully identifying with either.
Assessment at Lavender Psychology is collaborative, respectful, and grounded in a neuroaffirming approach. The aim is not simply to identify traits, but to understand how autism and ADHD may interact to shape your experiences.
What this means:
Recognition that AuDHD can present differently across different genders, identities, and life experiences
Consideration of high-masking presentations
A neuroaffirming and strengths-based approach
Accommodations for sensory and communication needs where possible
Focus on understanding, not just diagnosis
I have particular experience working with:
LGBTQIA+ people
High-masking AuDHD people
Women and AFAB individuals
Non-binary and gender-diverse people
Adults who may have been overlooked earlier in life
What Happens Next?
1. Get in Touch
Reach out via the contact form or email. I'm happy to answer questions and discuss which assessment pathway may be the best fit for your needs.
2. Complete Your Intake Forms
Before the assessment begins, you'll be sent intake forms to complete. These help me understand your background, experiences, goals, and the questions you'd like the assessment to explore.
3. Questionnaires
You'll receive questionnaires to complete before your assessment sessions. In some cases, a partner, parent, or another person who knows you well may also be asked to provide information.
4. Attend Your Assessment Sessions
We'll meet to explore your experiences in depth through interview and assessment sessions. The process is collaborative, respectful, and tailored to you.
5. Feedback
We'll then meet for a feedback session to discuss the outcomes and next steps. You'll also receive either a summary letter or comprehensive report, depending on the assessment pathway selected.
Fees.
Clear information about assessment costs.
Clarity Assessment (18+)
AuDHD (autism and ADHD) assessment: $2,000
Comprehensive Assessment (12+)
AuDHD (autism and ADHD) assessment: $2,900
FAQs
What is AuDHD?
1
Yes. Many autistic people, particularly those who are high-masking, late-identified, LGBTQIA+, or AFAB, may not fit common stereotypes of autism. Assessment considers the many different ways autism can present across different people and life experiences.
What if I don't receive an autism diagnosis?
2
Yes. Combined AuDHD assessments explore both autism and ADHD within a single assessment process.
What if I only receive one diagnosis?
3
Assessment is designed to support understanding rather than force a particular outcome. Feedback and recommendations are provided regardless of whether one, both, or neither diagnosis is identified.
Can assessments be completed via Telehealth?
4
Clarity Assessments for adults can be completed via telehealth, in person, or through a combination of both. Comprehensive Assessments include cognitive testing and are therefore completed in person.
Considering an AuDHD Assessment?
If you'd like to learn more or discuss which assessment pathway may be the best fit for you, you're welcome to get in touch.