ADULT AUTISM ASSESSMENTS

Doctors using our rooms may offer diagnostic autism assessments and medical treatment.

Act today.

If you have noticed possible signs of autism spectrum disorder, use the tools on this webpage to take action.

To seek an adult autism assessment and treatment, follow the steps below.

Possible signs and symptoms of adult autism

Have you noticed possible signs or symptoms of adult autism spectrum disorder? Are you highly sensitive to the environment (sound, light, touch, taste, smell, or heat)? Do you have a long standing tendency to resist changes to your routine? Some people with autism notice significant difficulty socialising with others and forming deep, authentic connections with others. This can lead people to feel like they don’t ‘fit in’ or know ‘what to say’ to others. Other signs of autism include uncomfortable eye contact, single-minded and narrow “special interests” or fascinations, and a tendency to be emotionally reactive or sensitive to rejection. As a result of these unique difficulties, people living with autism often experience intractable social anxiety and/or family conflict. If a close family member of yours has autism, ADHD, dyslexia or OCD, this might also increase the chances that you have autism. If you have wondered whether you have autism spectrum disorder, reach out to a doctor renting an Evallies consulting room to see if they can help you.

Evallies

Doctors practicing from our rooms can provide specialist adult autism assessments and clinical services to their clients, including:

  • Qualified Clinicians. Dr Robert Gillies is a medical doctor (MBBS Hons) and Australian psychiatrist (FRANZCP) with a Master of Psychiatric Medicine (MPM), a Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours (BMedSc Hons), and additional qualifications in neuro-developmental psychiatry and autism spectrum disorder. He has years of clinical experience caring for people with neuro-diversity and has previously lectured on the subject of autism spectrum disorder diagnosing at Monash University. Dr Gillies may be available to conduct your autism assessment; contact our rooms to enquire.

  • Easily Accessed. The Evallies consulting rooms are provided to doctors in Hawthorn East, a central Melbourne location close to public transport and parking.

  • Practical Outcomes. A detailed and comprehensive assessment report is written by Dr Robert Gillies at the conclusion of each assessment. This document is helpful in acquiring professional support and applying for funding as applicable.

  • Medicare Rebates. As a medical specialist, appointments with Dr Robert Gillies are eligible to receive specialist Medicare rebates that contribute to your safety net.

SUBMIT A REFERRAL

Discuss with your GP and seek a referral to a doctor running their practice from Evallies rooms.

First, always check the “Contact” section of this website - which is updated periodically. First check that a psychiatrist is currently available to see you.

Next, discuss signs of autism spectrum disorder with your community doctor. Your community doctor / GP may ask you about:

  • Milestones and events during your childhood

  • A range of autism symptoms, focussing on the type and impact of symptoms and difficulties

  • School and/or work performance

  • Family, medical, and psychiatric history

  • Results of any previous hearing, vision, and/or cognitive (IQ) testing

  • Current or previous services that have provided care at home, work and/or school

Read more about autism (and/or ADHD, if applicable) before and after your assessment.

Adult Autism Resources

Below is a collection of articles produced by Dr Robert Gillies OAM for adults with confirmed or suspected autism and their carers or families. These resources aim to provide basic education and answers to frequently asked questions about adult autism spectrum disorder, autism assessments, autism treatments and funding.