Autism Assessments Melbourne
Neuro-affirming autism assessments for all ages
Moi Clinic provides comprehensive and compassionate autism assessments for children and adults across Melbourne, with findings that translate into genuine, practical support.
30+ Years of Experience
NDIS & Medicare Available
Registered Psychologists, Occupational & Speech Therapists
Multidisciplinary team
Our psychologists, occupational therapists, and speech pathologists work together so you feel seen, heard, and understood from every angle.
Neuro-affirming approach
We celebrate identity rather than focus on deficits. Every assessment honours your communication style, sensory needs, and lived experience throughout the process.
Real-world, practical insights
Our reports go beyond diagnostics and numbers. You leave with clear, useful strategies for school, work, home, relationships, and daily life.
Traits of Autism
Autism looks different from one person to the next
Some traits are visible from early childhood. Others go unnoticed for years, particularly in individuals who have learned to mask or adapt. An autism assessment can provide the clarity you’ve been looking for.
Social communication difficulties
Eye contact, conversation, and reading social cues take effort. Friendships may be difficult to form and even harder to maintain.
Sensory sensitivities
Sounds, lights, textures, or smells that others tolerate easily can be overwhelming. Everyday environments may feel physically distressing.
Difficulty with change and routine
Unexpected changes can trigger reactions that seem disproportionate to the situation. Predictability and structure provide a necessary sense of safety.
Repetitive behaviours and focused interests
Repetitive movements, phrases, or intense focus on specific interests appear consistently, sometimes disrupting other activities.
Delayed developmental milestones
Developmental milestones in language, self-care, movement, or social skills progress on a varied timeline. Early signs can appear as young as 12 to 24 months.
Autism Assessment Types
Understanding autism across every stage of life
Children & Adolescent Assessments
Our multidisciplinary team assesses children from early childhood, identifying autism early gives families access to support during the years that matter most.
Adult Autism Assessments
Many adults go without a formal diagnosis for years, missing out on support that could meaningfully improve their daily functioning, relationships, and wellbeing.
Female Autism Assessments
Autistic traits in females are often missed. Our clinicians are experienced in identifying the more subtle, internalised presentations that standard assessments often overlook.
Our Assessment Tools
Gold-standard instruments used by leading clinicians worldwide
We use internationally recognised, evidence-based instruments as the foundation of every autism assessment in our Melbourne clinics.
ADOS-2
Structured observational assessment of social communication and behaviour.
MIGDAS-2
Sensory and developmental assessment, particularly for complex or subtle profiles.
SRS-2
Measurement of social responsiveness and autistic traits across the lifespan.
WPPSI-IV, WISC-V, WAIS-IV
Structured cognitive ability assessment for children and adults respectively to understand learning and functioning.
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Take the first step toward clarity and support
Request an intake with our compassionate and experienced psychologists in Melbourne, Victoria. Our team is here to guide you through the process, answer your questions, and help you find the right path forward.
Why Moi Clinic?
A safe space for mental health support
At Moi Clinic, we have been supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families across Melbourne for over 30 years. We approach every autism assessment with genuine curiosity about the individual, their strengths, their challenges, and the specific ways autism is showing up in their daily life.
Our goal is a clinical picture that is genuinely useful and findings that reflect who the individual actually is, rather than a diagnostic report. Our psychologists, occupational therapists, and speech pathologists collaborate on every assessment, bringing a depth of perspective that no single discipline could achieve alone.
Our Autism Assessment Process
What to expect from our autism assessment
Our process is designed to feel safe, unrushed, and deeply personal. We walk beside you from your first enquiry to ongoing support, every step of the way.
01
Intake & Relationship Building
Your assessment begins with a detailed intake conversation. Your psychologist will take the time to understand the individual’s history, the concerns that brought you to us, and what you are hoping to gain from the process.
02
Personalised Assessment Process
A thorough evaluation using gold-standard, evidence-based tools. Depending on age and profile, this may include structured clinical observation, cognitive and language assessments, and sensory and adaptive functioning measures.
03
Report Writing & Feedback
Once the assessment is complete, we provide a detailed written report and a dedicated feedback session to walk you through the findings in plain language. We focus on what the results mean for everyday life.
Our Practitioners
The multidisciplinary team behind your autism assessment
Every autism assessment at Moi Clinic draws on a collaborative team of registered psychologists, occupational therapists, and speech pathologists with experience in neurodevelopmental assessment from childhood to adulthood.
Antonio D’Onofrio
Provisional Psychologist
Laura Collinson
Occupational Therapist
Anisa Rahim
Psychologist
Sarah Hutchinson
Provisional Psychologist
Lisa Lai
Psychologist, Educational and Developmental Registrar
Chris Jammal
Provisional Psychologist
Tara Chammas
Psychologist
Kaz Vilkhuis
Psychologist
Lefteri Thomopoulos (Lefti)
Psychologist, Clinical Registrar
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Many autistic individuals live with co-occurring experiences. Our clinicians thoughtfully consider how multiple profiles may be showing up in your everyday life together.
Diagnosis is the beginning of something, not the end. Our team offers ongoing therapy, NDIS planning, school support, and practical strategies for your next chapter.
That depends on what you need. Many assessments are led by a psychologist, with input from an OT or speech pathologist for a multidisciplinary view.
We use gender-aware interviews, lived-experience exploration, and tools sensitive to masking. Our clinicians are experienced in seeing presentations often missed in earlier years.
Absolutely. We offer non-verbal cognitive and autism assessments options and shape our approach around your communication style, so every person is honoured fairly and respectfully.
You receive a thoughtful written report with clear findings, strengths, support needs, and gentle, practical recommendations for school, work, home, and therapy planning.
Our reports are prepared to a standard suitable for NDIS access requests. Our team can guide you on what to include for your specific application.
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