Child Psychologist for Autism Assessment on the Central Coast | Kincumber, Gosford, Erina & Surrounding Areas

Seeking an autism assessment for your child is a meaningful and often emotional step. Whether you've had concerns for years or something has recently shifted, finding clear and compassionate answers matters — and finding them close to home matters too.

At my Kincumber practice, I provide comprehensive autism assessments for children, adolescents and adults across the Central Coast, including Gosford, Terrigal, Avoca Beach, Copacabana, Erina, and surrounding communities.

What does an autism assessment involve?

A thorough autism assessment is a collaborative, multi-method process. It is never a single test or a tick-box exercise. My assessments are designed to understand your child as a whole person, including their strengths, their challenges, their history, and their world.

A comprehensive autism assessment at my Central Coast practice typically includes:

• In-depth clinical interviews with parents and caregivers

• Standardised autism-specific assessment tools

• Adaptive functioning assessment

• Developmental and social history review (including speech and language, and cognition)

• Observations of your child in a clinical setting

• A comprehensive written report suitable for schools, NDIS, and treating professionals

• A thorough feedback session in plain, accessible language

What a diagnosis can mean for your child

For many families, an autism diagnosis brings an enormous sense of relief, not because anything has changed, but because there are finally words for what your child has been experiencing. A diagnosis opens doors to funding, school support, and a community of people who truly understand.

For the children themselves, understanding that their brain is wired differently, not wrongly, can be genuinely transformative.

Neuro-affirming approach

I believe autism is a natural and valid form of human neurological diversity. My assessments are never about finding what is wrong with your child. They are about understanding who your child is, so that the world around them can better meet their needs.

I are deeply committed to assessments that are affirming, unhurried, and sensitive to the sensory and social needs of autistic children throughout the process.

Serving families across the Central Coast

My Kincumber practice is accessible for families from across the region, including:

Gosford · Terrigal · Avoca Beach · Copacabana · Erina · Wamberal · Green Point · Narara · Wyoming · Point Clare · Saratoga · Davistown · Empire Bay · Bensville · Killcare · Umina · Woy Woy · Ettalong

Take the first step

If you're considering an autism assessment for your child on the Central Coast, I welcome you to reach out. I’m here to answer your questions and help you understand what the process involves before you commit to anything.