If you’re looking for an autism assessment in the City of Hobsons Bay (including Williamstown and Altona), Growth Minded Psychology provides autism testing and assessment from our clinic in Werribee (Wyndham), Melbourne’s west.
For full details of our assessment process, inclusions and next steps, start here: Autism Testing & Assessment — Werribee (Wyndham).
Phone: 03 9123 1266
Email: enquiries@growthminded.com.au
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Autism assessment for Hobsons Bay residents — conducted in Werribee
People across Hobsons Bay enquire about autism assessment for a range of reasons. Sometimes families are noticing differences in social communication, play, flexibility, or sensory sensitivities. Adults may be seeking clarity about lifelong patterns and how these relate to burnout, relationships, study, work, or day-to-day functioning.
Our role is to complete a careful, structured assessment and provide clear feedback and a written report with practical recommendations, tailored to the referral question.
Fees and report timeframe
Total fees (site-wide)
- Children & adolescents (paediatric): $2,200 (total)
- Adults: $2,450 (total)
Typical report timeframe
- Reports are typically provided within 2–6 weeks after the final in-clinic assessment session (depending on complexity and information gathering).
Medicare (under 18s)
- Medicare rebates may be available for eligible in-person sessions for under-18s, but not for the written report component. Please contact reception if you’d like help clarifying eligibility pathways.
For general pricing information across the clinic, see Fees, rebates and funding options.
Who provides the assessment
Autism assessments at Growth Minded Psychology are conducted by Julian O’Sullivan (Psychologist). The assessment approach is tailored to the person being assessed, their age, and the referral question.
What the assessment may involve (overview)
Autism assessment is tailored, but commonly includes a combination of:
- Interview / developmental history (for children, usually with a parent/caregiver; for adults, developmental history is gathered in the most appropriate way based on what information is available)
- Direct assessment/observation session (where clinically appropriate)
- Additional information gathering with consent (for example, review of prior reports; school input for children where clinically helpful)
- Scoring, interpretation and report writing
- Feedback appointment to discuss findings, recommendations and next steps
If you’re unsure whether autism assessment is the right pathway (or whether another assessment may fit better), you’re welcome to enquire and we can advise next steps.
Travel notes: Hobsons Bay to Werribee
Although our clinic is based in Werribee (Wyndham), many people travel from Hobsons Bay for assessment appointments.
- If you’re booking around school and work schedules, allow extra travel time for in-person sessions.
- If you have prior reports (e.g., psychology, speech, occupational therapy, school documents), it can be helpful to bring them along.
- For children and adolescents, we can discuss whether school or kinder input would be clinically helpful (with consent).
Clinic address: 267 Princes Highway, Werribee VIC 3030
Autism assessment for Williamstown
People in Williamstown often enquire about autism assessment when they want clearer answers and practical next steps. This might include understanding social communication differences, sensory sensitivities, or persistent difficulties coping with change and uncertainty.
If you’re looking for a clear pathway and a written report you can use to guide supports, you’re welcome to contact us and we can explain what the process typically involves.
Autism assessment for Altona
Families and adults in Altona may seek autism assessment when there are questions about development, learning and functioning across settings, or when concerns are being raised by school, kinder, workplace, or family members.
We aim to keep the process clear and focused on the referral question, while gathering enough information to support a sound clinical conclusion and practical recommendations.
Suburbs in the City of Hobsons Bay we commonly see clients from
We commonly see clients from across Hobsons Bay, including:
- Altona
- Altona Meadows
- Altona North
- Brooklyn
- Newport
- Seaholme
- South Kingsville
- Spotswood
- Williamstown
- Williamstown North
Not sure if your suburb is included? Please call or enquire and we’ll confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions (City of Hobsons Bay)
Do you provide autism assessments for both children and adults?
Yes. Autism assessments are available for children, adolescents and adults. The assessment process is tailored to the person’s age, referral question, and information available.
Do I need a GP referral to book?
A referral can be helpful but isn’t always required. If you’re exploring Medicare rebate pathways for eligible under-18 in-person sessions, a referral pathway may be relevant. If you’re unsure what applies, contact reception and we can guide you.
How many appointments are involved?
The number of appointments varies. Many assessments include an interview/developmental history component, an in-clinic assessment session (where clinically appropriate), report writing, and a feedback appointment.
Can school or kinder input be included?
With consent, school or kinder input can sometimes be included where it’s clinically helpful, particularly for understanding how a child is functioning across settings.
How long does the report take?
Reports are typically provided within 2–6 weeks after the final in-clinic assessment session (depending on complexity and information gathering).
Where is the clinic located?
Growth Minded Psychology is located at 267 Princes Highway, Werribee VIC 3030.
Enquire about an autism assessment (City of Hobsons Bay)
To enquire about an autism assessment for yourself or your child in Hobsons Bay, please contact:
- Growth Minded Psychology (Werribee)
- Phone: 03 9123 1266
- Email: enquiries@growthminded.com.au
- Address: 267 Princes Highway, Werribee VIC 3030
Enquire about an autism assessment