Autism / ASD

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, interaction, sensory processing, and behavior, and it is a spectrum, meaning presentation varies widely between individuals.
We offer assessment and guidance to better understand each child’s strengths, needs, and support requirements.

What you might be noticing.

Differences in social communication and interaction.

Repetitive behaviours or intense interests.

Sensory sensitivities.

Differences in play and imagination.

How we can help.

We look at autism through a thorough evaluation.

We use developmental history, observation, and sensory assessment.

We support school accommodations and social and life skills.

We help with ongoing monitoring and family support.

See our Autism / ASD FAQ

Paediatric Consultation

Often a helpful starting point when attention or impulse-related concerns are clearly recognised by you and others (such as teachers), there are no other developmental concerns, and you’re seeking medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment options.

See Paediatricians

Comprehensive Assessment

Often helpful when attention concerns are suspected but not clear-cut, when schools or other services have requested standardised information, or when you’d like a detailed understanding of your child’s strengths and challenges.

See Neuropsychologists

Not sure where to start?

Use our short questionnaire to help  guide your next step.   Takes about one minute to complete.

Feedback is immediate, and no contact details or personal information are required.

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Autism / ASD Questionnaire

This questionnaire does not provide a diagnosis. It is designed to help guide families toward the most appropriate next step.

You’re in the right place.

Use our short questionnaire to help guide your next step. Takes about one minute to complete. Feedback is immediate, and no contact details or personal information are required.

Takes about 2 minutes
For parents and caregivers
Helps identify the best starting pathway

Question 1

Does your child have ongoing difficulties with social interaction or communication? (e.g. understanding social cues, back-and-forth conversation, making or keeping friends)

A. Yes, clearly
B. Some difficulties
C. No / not really

Question 2

Does your child struggle with changes in routine, unexpected events, or doing things in a different way?

A. Yes, frequently
B. Sometimes
C. No / copes well

Question 3

Is your child unusually sensitive to sensory experiences? (e.g. noise, textures, clothing, food, light, or touch)

A. Yes, clearly
B. Some sensitivities
C. No / typical

Question 4

Do these difficulties occur across more than one setting (e.g. home, school, childcare)?

A. Yes, across settings
B. Mainly in one setting
C. Not sure

Question 5

Have these difficulties been present for a long period of time (e.g. since early childhood or for several years)?

A. Yes
B. No / relatively recent
C. Not sure

Question 6

Has a teacher, GP, psychologist, or another professional raised concerns about your child’s development?

A. Yes, clearly
B. Mentioned as a possibility
C. No

Question 7

Has your child’s school or another organisation advised that formal or standardised evidence may be required to access additional supports or funding?

A. Yes
B. Possibly / unsure
C. No

Question 8

To the best of your knowledge, are there broader medical, developmental, or life factors that may be contributing? (e.g. early medical complications, genetic conditions, prenatal exposure, out-of-home care)

A. No known factors
B. Possibly / unsure
C. Yes, one or more

Question 9

How old is your child?

A. Under 6
B. 6–7
C. 8 or older

Recommended Next Step

Paediatric Consultation

A paediatric consultation is a helpful place to start. A paediatrician can review your concerns, consider medical and contextual factors, discuss whether autism is a possible consideration, and help guide whether a formal autism assessment would be helpful now or at a later stage.

Please note: In some cases, the paediatrician may recommend a comprehensive assessment to clarify diagnosis or provide formal evidence for school supports or funding, either before or following the consultation.

Recommended Next Step

Comprehensive autism assessment

A comprehensive autism assessment may be helpful at this stage, particularly to provide diagnostic clarification and formal documentation to support access to services, funding, or educational adjustments.

It’s helpful to know: Following an assessment and any diagnosis, ongoing involvement of a paediatrician is usually recommended. A paediatrician can support monitoring of your child’s development over time, review any co-occurring difficulties if they arise, and help coordinate longer-term care.

Recommended Next Step

Paediatric Consultation first

Based on your responses, the most appropriate place to start is with a paediatric consultation. When concerns are multifaceted or don’t clearly point to a single pathway, a paediatrician can help review the broader picture and guide next steps.

Starting with a paediatrician allows concerns to be explored in context and helps determine whether a comprehensive assessment would be helpful now or at a later stage. This approach can sometimes reduce unnecessary testing while still keeping assessment as an option.

What To Expect

Begin By Booking An Appointment

Once you’ve chosen your paediatrician, you can request an appointment directly through our booking system. Our team will confirm your appointment and send you any pre-visit information.

Preparing For Your Visit

Before your appointment, think about the specific concerns you’d like to discuss. It can be helpful to bring any reports or feedback from your child’s school or other health professionals.

What To Expect The Day Of Your Visit

The paediatrician will take time to understand your child’s history, listen to your concerns, and discuss next steps. Appointments are thorough and unhurried.

What To Expect

Begin By Booking An Assessment

Once you’ve chosen your specialist, you can request an assessment directly through our booking system. Our team will confirm your appointment and send pre-assessment information.

Preparing For Your Visit

Before the assessment, you may be asked to complete developmental questionnaires. Bringing school reports or previous professional reports is very helpful.

What To Expect The Day Of Your Visit

Autism assessments involve structured observations, parent interviews, and standardised measures. A detailed written report with diagnosis (if applicable) and recommendations is provided.

What To Expect

Begin By Booking An Appointment

Once you’ve chosen your paediatrician, you can request an appointment directly through our booking system. Our team will confirm your appointment and send you any pre-visit information.

Preparing For Your Visit

Before your appointment, think about the specific concerns you’d like to discuss. It can be helpful to bring any reports or feedback from your child’s school or other health professionals.

What To Expect The Day Of Your Visit

The paediatrician will take time to understand your child’s history, listen to your concerns, and discuss next steps, which may include recommending a comprehensive autism assessment.

What you might be noticing.

How we can help.

Paediatric Consultation

Comprehensive Assessment

Not sure where to start?

Autism / ASD Questionnaire

You’re in the right place.

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Dr Natasha Fernandez

Dr Claire Smyth

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Doreen Murray

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Dr Natasha Fernandez

Dr Claire Smyth

Dr Mayuri Sivagnanam

Dr Claire Mowry

Dr Sarah Ford

Dr Eric Chung

Meet the expert practitioners.

Dr Natasha Fernandez

Dr Claire Smyth

Dr Mayuri Sivagnanam

Dr Claire Mowry

Dr Sarah Ford

Dr Eric Chung