At Mind and Memory Service, we offer structured, evidence-based assessment pathways for adults seeking clarity around Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Our approach combines comprehensive psychiatric assessment, developmental history, collateral information, and validated psychometric testing to ensure accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment planning.
You can choose between our Standard Care pathway or our more intensive Fast-Track package, depending on your needs, urgency, and payment preferences.
Our standard pathway spreads the assessment process across several appointments to allow careful exploration of symptoms, history, and functional impact.
Initial Assessment
60 minutes
Fee: $850
Medicare rebate: $262.10
Out-of-pocket: $588
A comprehensive psychiatric assessment including:
- Current symptoms and concerns
- Screening for ADHD and co-occurring conditions
- Mental health history
- Preliminary diagnostic formulation
Second Consultation
45–60 minutes
Fee: $400
Medicare rebate: $184.90
Out-of-pocket: $216
Focus:
- Collateral interviews (partner, parent, family member, or relevant professional)
- Detailed childhood developmental history
- Review of school reports and early functioning
Third Consultation
45–60 minutes
Fee: $400
Medicare rebate: $184.90
Out-of-pocket: $216
Includes:
- Review of formal ADHD testing
- Diagnostic clarification
- Development of a tailored treatment plan
Ongoing Follow-Up
30–45 minutes
Fee: $350
Medicare rebate: $134.00
Out-of-pocket: $216
For:
- Medication initiation and titration
- Monitoring response and side effects
- Ongoing management and support
Package Fee: $4,650
Total Medicare rebate returned to patient: approximately $1,900–$2,100 Estimated out-of-pocket gap: approximately $2,500–$2,700
Our standard pathway spreads the assessment process across
several appointments to allow careful exploration of symptoms,
history, and functional impact.
Initial Assessment
60 minutes
Fee: $850
Medicare rebate: $262.10
Out-of-pocket: $588
A comprehensive psychiatric assessment including:
- Current symptoms and concerns
- Screening for ASD and co-occurring conditions
- Mental health history
- Preliminary diagnostic formulation
Second Consultation
45–60 minutes
Fee: $400
Medicare rebate: $184.90
Out-of-pocket: $216
Focus:
- Collateral interviews (partner, parent, family member, or relevant professional)
- Detailed childhood developmental history
- Review of school reports and early functioning
Third Consultation
45–60 minutes
Fee: $400
Medicare rebate: $184.90
Out-of-pocket: $216
Includes:
- Review of formal ASD testing
- Diagnostic clarification
- Development of a tailored treatment plan
Ongoing Follow-Up
30–45 minutes
Fee: $350
Medicare rebate: $134.00
Out-of-pocket: $216
For:
- Medication initiation and titration
- Monitoring response and side effects
- Ongoing management and support
Formal testing may be recommended to support diagnostic clarification, particularly in complex or high-masking presentations.
MIGDAS (ASD Assessment)
Undertaken by Clinical Psychologist
Duration: 5 hours
Fee: $1,500
Medicare rebate: Not rebated
A structured, sensory-based qualitative assessment designed to explore autism characteristics across lifespan contexts.
Psychiatrist-Led ASD Assessment
Duration: 2 hours (conducted over 2 separate sessions)
Fee: $1,500
Medicare rebate: $184.90 per session
Assessment tools may include:
- DSM-5 diagnostic framework
- RAADS
- Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ)
- CAT-Q
- Psychoeducation
- Workplace or study support
- Management of co-occurring conditions
- Medication review (where clinically indicated)
- NDIS documentation support (if appropriate)
Package fee: $4,650
Total Medicare rebate returned to patient: approximately $1,900–$2,100
Estimated out-of-pocket gap: approximately $2,500–$2,700
Choosing between Standard Care and the Fast Track Package often comes down to your preferred pace, budget planning, and how quickly you would like diagnostic clarity.
- You prefer spreading appointments over time
- You would like to stage costs across multiple visits
- You are comfortable building the assessment progressively
Fast Track may suit you if:
- You would like a consolidated, structured process
- You require a comprehensive written report for your GP
- You prefer to complete assessment and formulation within a shorter timeframe
In addition to standard Medicare rebates for eligible psychiatric consultations, patients may also benefit from the Medicare Safety Net [Link: https://www.health.gov.au/topics/medicare/about/safety-nets?language=en#original-
medicare-safety-net-omsn].
1. Original Medicare Safety Net (OMSN)
Once your annual out-of-pocket costs for out-of-hospital Medicare services reach the OMSN threshold ($594.40), Medicare increases the rebate to 100% of the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) fee for eligible services.
2. Extended Medicare Safety Net (EMSN) After reaching the higher EMSN threshold within a calendar year, Medicare reimburses up to 80% of your out-of-pocket costs for eligible services (up to the EMSN cap for each item). For 2026, the EMSN thresholds are:
- $861.20 for people who have a concession card or get Family Tax Benefit Part A
- $2,699.10 for others.
- A Pensioner Concession Card
- Health Care Card
- Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
- Or are registered as a Family Tax Benefit Part A family
What This Means for Your Assessment
Because ADHD/ASD assessments involve multiple psychiatrist consultations, some patients — particularly those completing the Fast Track package or those with ongoing follow-up throughout the year — may reach the Safety Net threshold. If this occurs:- Subsequent eligible consultations within that calendar year may attract higher Medicare rebates
- Your overall out-of-pocket costs may be reduced
Standard ADHD Assessment
$2,000
+ $600–$750 in psychometric testing
Fast Track ADHD Assessment
$4,650
Standard ASD Assessment
$2,000
+ $650–$1,500 in psychometric testing