If you’re looking for an autism assessment for yourself or your child in the City of Maribyrnong (including Footscray and Yarraville), Growth Minded Psychology provides Autism Testing & Assessment from our Werribee (Wyndham) clinic in Melbourne’s west.
This page is a local overview for Maribyrnong. For full details about what’s involved, fees, timeframes, and our assessment approach, see: Autism Testing & Assessment — Werribee (Wyndham).
At a glance
Paediatric total fee: $2,200
Adult total fee: $2,450
Typical report timeframe: 2–6 weeks after the final in-clinic assessment session (depending on complexity and information gathering)
Phone: 03 9123 1266
Email: enquiries@growthminded.com.au
Clinic: 267 Princes Highway, Werribee VIC 3030
Autism assessments for children and adults (Maribyrnong)
We provide autism assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. People often enquire when they’re seeking clarity about social communication differences, sensory sensitivities, masking and burnout, emotional regulation, anxiety, school/work impacts, or lifelong patterns that have become harder to manage over time.
An assessment can help clarify whether autism is present and provide written feedback and recommendations that are practical and relevant to the person’s day-to-day context. (As with any clinical assessment, outcomes can’t be guaranteed and the process is tailored to the individual.)
Why clients from Maribyrnong choose to travel to Werribee
Many clients travel from Maribyrnong to our Werribee clinic for assessment because they want a clear process, a thorough written report, and a dedicated appointment time for both assessment and feedback.
For some Maribyrnong families and adults, travelling a little further can also make it easier to:
- schedule longer assessment sessions without needing multiple short visits
- reduce the pressure of finding nearby availability at peak periods
- plan ahead around school or work (for example, coming in earlier/later in the day where possible)
If you’re unsure whether travelling to Werribee is likely to be workable for you, contact reception and we can talk through practicalities and current availability.
Who provides the assessment
Autism assessments at Growth Minded Psychology are conducted by Julian O’Sullivan (Psychologist).
What the autism assessment process may involve
Autism assessment is tailored, but commonly includes:
- an interview and developmental history (where available)
- a direct assessment and/or observation session (where clinically appropriate)
- optional collateral information (with consent), such as school or other health professional input
- scoring, interpretation, and report writing
- a feedback appointment to discuss findings and recommendations
Tools such as the ADOS-2 and ADI-R may be used where clinically appropriate. Not every assessment requires every tool; the approach depends on age, referral question, and the information available.
For full details (including how we structure appointments), see: Autism Testing & Assessment — Werribee (Wyndham).
Footscray: autism assessment considerations
Footscray is a busy, diverse area and we often see enquiries where the key question is about how autism may be showing up differently across settings—home, school, work, and social environments.
For some people, challenges are most noticeable under stress, during transitions, or when routines change. An assessment can explore these patterns carefully and help clarify what fits best with the overall picture.
Yarraville: autism assessment considerations
From Yarraville, we commonly see people looking for clarity when social differences or sensory sensitivities are subtle, or when a person has learned to “mask” over time. In these situations, it can be helpful to take a thorough developmental history (where available) and to look at the person’s lifelong patterns alongside current functioning.
If parent/caregiver input isn’t available (more common in adult assessments), we can discuss alternative sources of developmental information where appropriate.
Suburbs we commonly see clients from (City of Maribyrnong)
We see clients from across Maribyrnong, including:
- Braybrook
- Footscray
- Kingsville
- Maidstone
- Maribyrnong
- Seddon
- Tottenham
- West Footscray
- Yarraville
If you’re unsure whether your suburb is included, please contact us and we’ll confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions (City of Maribyrnong)
Do you see clients from Footscray and Yarraville?
Yes. We regularly see clients who travel from Maribyrnong (including Footscray and Yarraville) to our Werribee clinic for autism assessment.
Is autism assessment available for adults as well as children?
Yes. We provide autism assessments for children, adolescents, and adults.
Do I need a referral?
A referral can be helpful but is not always required. If you are seeking Medicare rebates for eligible under-18 appointments, specific referral pathways may apply—please contact reception to clarify what applies to your situation.
Can school or other professionals be involved?
Where clinically appropriate and with consent, we may consider collateral information (for example, from a school or another health professional). This depends on the referral question and what information is needed to answer it clearly.
How long does it take to receive the report?
Reports are typically provided within 2–6 weeks after the final in-clinic assessment session (depending on complexity and information gathering).
What if a parent/caregiver can’t provide developmental history for an adult assessment?
Developmental history from a parent/caregiver can be very helpful where it’s available. If it isn’t available, we can proceed with an adult interview and discuss other possible sources of developmental information where appropriate.
Enquire about an autism assessment (City of Maribyrnong)
To enquire about an autism assessment for yourself or your child (City of Maribyrnong), please contact:
Growth Minded Psychology (Werribee)
Phone: 03 9123 1266
Email: enquiries@growthminded.com.au
Address: 267 Princes Highway, Werribee VIC 3030
For full service details, see: Autism Testing & Assessment — Werribee (Wyndham).
For general pricing and rebate information across the clinic, see: Fees, rebates and funding options.