The first point of contact for a formal autism assessment would be with your family doctor or public health nurse, who will then refer to autism diagnostic services within the provincial health authority, Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services). Members of your medical team may be able to assist with this process.
Formal assessments and diagnoses are completed by a qualified health care professional who has specific training in this area.
Based on feedback, the waitlist for publicly funded assessments for ages 2-18 years of age is 18-24 months.
Another option for accessing assessments is through a private practice psychological service. The payment for this process is an out-of-pocket expense or through an insurance provider. Check with your insurance provider to see if this is covered under your specific plan.
18+ years of age
The first point of contact for a formal autism assessment would be with your family doctor or public health nurse, who will then refer to autism diagnostic services within the provincial health authority, Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services). Members of your medical team may be able to assist with this process.
Formal assessments and diagnoses are completed by a qualified health care professional who has specific training in this area.
Based on feedback, the waitlist for publicly funded assessments for ages 18+ is beyond 5 years.
Another option for accessing assessments is through a private practice psychological service. The payment for this process is an out-of-pocket expense or through an insurance provider. Check with your insurance provider to see if this is covered under your specific plan.
Online Screening Tools
Online screening tools are not formal assessments but can help inform a decision in obtaining a formal diagnosis.
