Autism & ADHD Screening Assessments

Q: How do I get checked for ADHD and Autism?

The process usually begins with discussing concerns and goals, completing questionnaires, clinical review with the psychologist, and exploring whether screening or comprehensive assessment may be appropriate.

Q: What are signs of ADHD and Autism combined?

Some individuals may experience attention and concentration difficulties, sensory sensitivities, executive functioning challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, social exhaustion or masking, difficulty with routines or transitions, and impulsivity alongside rigid thinking.

Q: What are some early signs of ADHD?

Early signs may include difficulty sustaining attention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, emotional regulation difficulties, forgetfulness, executive functioning challenges, and difficulty completing tasks.

Q: What are some common signs of Autism?

Signs may include social communication differences, sensory sensitivities, repetitive behaviours or routines, emotional overwhelm, focused interests, and differences with flexibility or transitions.

Q: What can be mistaken for ADHD or Autism?

Experiences that may overlap with ADHD or Autism traits include anxiety, learning difficulties, trauma-related difficulties, emotional regulation difficulties, sleep difficulties, sensory processing differences, burnout, or overwhelm.

A First Step When You’re Not Sure Whether a Full Assessment Is Needed

Many families and adults notice signs that may relate to Autism, ADHD, or both - but are not yet sure whether a full diagnostic assessment is the right next step.

Belong Health offers Autism & ADHD Screening Assessments with our Clinical Psychologist to help explore whether Autism and/or ADHD-related experiences may be present and whether a comprehensive diagnostic assessment may be clinically recommended.

Screening can be a helpful first step for people who are unsure, want guidance, or would like a clearer understanding before committing to a full assessment pathway.

Belong Health provides Autism & ADHD Screening Assessments for:

Children
Adolescents
Adults

Across:

Mandurah
Perth
Peel Region
Rockingham
Surrounding suburbs
Telehealth across Western Australia where clinically appropriate

Autism Assessments | ADHD Assessments | Intellectual Cognitive Assessments | Specific Learning Assessments

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Not Sure if this may be Autism?

Differences in communication, social interaction, or behaviour can show up in many ways, and it’s not always clear whether these relate to autism or another area of development.
Some children may:

Prefer routines or predictability
Experience sensory sensitivities
Find social situations more challenging

These experiences can sometimes overlap with ADHD or learning differences.

Learn more about Autism support & Early Signs

Explore signs of autism by age

Frequently Asked Questions - Autism & ADHD Screening Assessments

Can you test for ADHD and Autism together?
Yes. Autism and ADHD can co-occur, and some individuals experience traits related to both conditions.
A combined screening pathway may help explore overlapping areas such as:

Attention and executive functioning
Emotional regulation
Sensory processing
Social communication
Daily functioning

Can I get screened for ADHD and Autism at the same time?
Yes. Combined Autism and ADHD screening assessments are available for children, adolescents, and adults where concerns overlap.

How do I get checked for ADHD and Autism?
The process usually begins with:

Discussing concerns and goals
Completing questionnaires
Clinical review with the psychologist
Exploring whether screening or comprehensive assessment may be appropriate

Our team can help guide you through suitable next steps based on your concerns and goals.

What are signs of ADHD and Autism combined?
Some individuals may experience:

Attention and concentration difficulties
Sensory sensitivities
Executive functioning challenges
Emotional regulation difficulties
Social exhaustion or masking
Difficulty with routines or transitions
Impulsivity alongside rigid thinking

Presentations vary significantly between individuals.

What are some early signs of ADHD?
Early signs may include:

Difficulty sustaining attention
Impulsivity
Hyperactivity
Emotional regulation difficulties
Forgetfulness
Executive functioning challenges
Difficulty completing tasks

Not all children showing these traits will have ADHD.

What are some common signs of Autism?
Signs may include:

Social communication differences
Sensory sensitivities
Repetitive behaviours or routines
Emotional overwhelm
Focused interests
Differences with flexibility or transitions

Autism presents differently across individuals.

What can be mistaken for ADHD or Autism?
Some experiences that may overlap with ADHD or Autism traits include:

Anxiety
Learning difficulties
Trauma-related difficulties
Emotional regulation difficulties
Sleep difficulties
Sensory processing differences
Burnout or overwhelm

Assessment helps explore the broader picture and contributing factors.

Does ADHD or Autism cause anxiety?
Autistic individuals and people with ADHD may also experience anxiety, particularly where there are:

Sensory challenges
Emotional overwhelm
Executive functioning difficulties
Social stressors
Ongoing masking or burnout

Every individual’s experience is different.

What is an ADHD or Autism meltdown?
Meltdowns are intense responses to overwhelm or distress and are not the same as tantrums.
Triggers may include:

Sensory overload
Emotional overwhelm
Communication difficulties
Fatigue
Unexpected changes
Stress or burnout

Supportive and regulated environments may help reduce overwhelm.

What is stimming or self-soothing behaviour?
Stimming refers to repetitive movements or behaviours that may support:

Emotional regulation
Sensory processing
Focus
Self-soothing

Examples may include:

Rocking
Fidgeting
Repetitive sounds
Hand movements

Stimming can serve an important regulation function.

What is the difference between screening and a comprehensive assessment?
Screening assessments are shorter clinical review processes designed to explore whether Autism and/or ADHD-related traits may be present.
Comprehensive assessments involve significantly more:

Clinical assessment
Standardised testing
Interviews
Observation
Interpretation
Report writing

Comprehensive assessments are generally required where a formal diagnosis is being considered.

Can screening provide a diagnosis?
No. Screening assessments are not designed to provide a formal diagnosis and do not replace comprehensive diagnostic assessments.

What happens after screening?
Following screening, the Clinical Psychologist may recommend:

Comprehensive Autism assessment
Comprehensive ADHD assessment
Combined Autism and ADHD assessment
Learning or cognitive assessment
Alternative supports or strategies
Monitoring and review

Can adults access Autism & ADHD screening?
Yes. Screening services are available for children, adolescents, and adults.
Many adults seek screening after recognising lifelong patterns relating to:

Attention
Sensory processing
Emotional regulation
Executive functioning
Social exhaustion or masking

What if I’m not sure whether to proceed?
That’s completely okay. Many people begin by exploring concerns, asking questions, or starting with screening before deciding whether a full assessment pathway feels appropriate.
Our team can help guide you regarding suitable next steps based on your concerns and goals.

Areas We Service
Our Clinical Psychologist based in Rockingham, Western Australia, provides Psychology Assessments to clients across the South of Perth to Mandurah suburbs and surrounding areas.

Anketell
Atwell
Baldivis
Banjup
Barragup
Bertram
Bibra Lake
Bouvard
Calista
Casuarina
Clifton
Cockburn Central
Coogee

Coolbellup
Cooloongup
Dawesville
Dudley Park
East Rockingham
Erskine
Falcon
Furnissdale
Garden Island
Golden Bay
Greenfields
Halls Head
Hamel

Hamilton Hill
Hammond Park
Herron
Hope Valley
Hopeland
Jandakot
Karnup
Keralup
Kwinana Beach
Kwinana Town Centre
Lakelands
Leda

Madora Bay
Mandogalup
Mandurah
Meadow Springs
Medina
Nambeelup
Naval Base
North Coogee
North Dandalup
Oakford
Orelia
Parklands
Parmelia

Peron
Pinjarra
Port Kennedy
Postans
Ravenswood
Rockingham
Safety Bay
San Remo
Secret Harbour
Serpentine
Shoalwater
Silver Sands
Singleton

South Lake
South Yunderup
Spearwood
Stake Hill
Success
The Spectacles
Wandi
Wannanup
Warnbro
Wattleup
Wellard
West Pinjarra
Yangebup

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Belong Health's Resource Hub
To further support your child's development, visit our Resource Hub for additional activities, tips, and tools tailored for various needs and diagnoses.
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