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Getting a Diagnosis in Australia: What to Expect, Who to See, and How to Support Your Child While You Wait

About Course

If you suspect your child might be neurodivergent and you have no idea where to start, this course is for you. Dave walks you through exactly how the assessment process works in Australia – public and private pathways, who does what, how to navigate waitlists that can stretch to years, and what you can do right now to support your child without a piece of paper telling you it is okay to start. Practical, honest, and built for the part of the journey nobody talks about enough.

What Will You Learn?

  • Identify which type of assessment your child may need and which professionals are qualified to carry it out
  • Compare public and private assessment pathways in Australia and make an informed decision about which route suits your family
  • Navigate the GP and paediatrician referral process without losing weeks to avoidable missteps
  • Manage a long waitlist strategically, including how to escalate when your situation is genuinely urgent
  • Support your child at home right now using evidence-informed strategies that do not require a formal diagnosis to implement
  • Communicate clearly and confidently with your child's school or early childhood service while assessment is still pending
  • Use a diagnosis - if and when it arrives - as a tool to access the right support, not just a label

Course Content

Making Sense of What You Are Seeing: The Moment Before the Referral

  • Why This Moment Is So Disorienting – and Why That Is Normal
  • What Neurodivergent Assessments Actually Are – and What They Are Not
  • Which Professionals Assess for What: Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia, Sensory Processing, and More
  • How To: Build a Simple Evidence File Before Your First Appointment

Public vs Private Pathways: Knowing Your Options Before You Commit

Waitlists: The Long Game and How to Play It

Supporting Your Child Right Now – No Diagnosis Required

Talking to Schools and Services: Advocating Before the Report Arrives

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