Do you suspect that you’re autistic? Or have you had an autism assessment years ago, and need a new report done for NDIA purposes focusing on your functional impacts? Or maybe you're a current NDIA participant, and need a level assigned (eg- from 'ASD1' to 'ASD2'?)
You’ve come to the right place 😊
As a clinical psychologist, I have extensive experience in writing autism assessment reports for NDIS submissions. With over 75 reports accepted by the NDIS, I am well-versed in the specifics of what needs to be included. I've spent numerous hours in targeted supervision with an NDIA Advocate, learning how to craft reports that meet their criteria.
I have received extensive training and supervision from a range of experts, ensuring my approach in autism assessments is evidence-based. This is crucial for creating reports that are compelling enough to secure NDIA funding. We need to show that it is 'lifelong', diagnosed, treated and stabilised (DTS). I list all the therapies and things you have tried, therapists you have seen, and so on.
My reports include lengthy information on functional impacts, which is critical, as well as data from the WHODAS, ABAS, or whatever tool is preferred by your team. I even worked at Centrelink for a while, so can help with applications to DSP, and so on.
Writing these reports is like learning a new language — you need to know the lingo! As an NDIS participant myself (and my children), I bring personal experience to help you navigate the system effectively.
Additionally, as a clinical psychologist, I can provide the necessary documentation for NDIS acceptance. The NDIS will accept a single report from a clinical psychologist, whereas assessments from a generalist psychologist often require a supplementary report from a psychiatrist or occupational therapist.
For more information, you can refer to the official guidelines here:
According to these guidelines:
"Autism can be diagnosed by either a specialist multi-disciplinary team or a single paediatrician, psychiatrist, or clinical psychologist experienced in these assessments and presentations."
I conduct these in a very neuroaffirming way- I am very gentle and warm. The reports are not neuroaffimring, since that is not what we want for NDIA purposes. Feel free to check out my Google Reviews too.
You might think that being 'high functioning' disqualifies you from support, but levels are based on the support needed. Consider how you would function without your current support structures—without technology, cleaners, to-do lists, etc. If at least one area of your life is significantly impacted (e.g., self-care is challenging, or you struggle to engage with the community), this indicates a need for support.
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