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Autism Assessment for Children & Teens in Singapore
Autism Support for Your Child
A comprehensive, compassionate evaluation to understand your child’s strengths, needs and the support that will help them thrive — led by a registered educational psychologist.
Are You Wondering Whether Your Child Has Autism Traits?
Many parents notice these signs long before they have a name for them. If some of the following feel familiar, an assessment can help bring clarity.
Communication Differences
Limited conversation, difficulty expressing needs, unusual speech patterns or challenges understanding non-literal language.
Social Interaction
Difficulty joining others, maintaining friendships, reading social cues or understanding another person’s perspective.
Repetitive Patterns
Repetitive movements, repeated phrases, highly focused interests or a strong preference for familiar activities.
Need for Predictability
Becoming distressed by unexpected changes, transitions or situations that do not follow the expected routine.
Sensory Differences
Strong or reduced responses to sounds, textures, lights, smells, movement, food or physical sensations.
Emotional Regulation
Becoming overwhelmed easily or needing considerable support to recover from frustration, anxiety or sensory overload.
What Is an Autism Assessment?
An autism assessment is a structured, evidence-based evaluation carried out by a registered educational psychologist. It looks closely at how your child communicates, relates to others, processes their environment and responds to everyday routines and changes.
Every assessment is tailored to your child’s age and developmental stage, combining conversation, observation and structured activities so the findings reflect who your child really is — not a checklist of symptoms.
The purpose is not simply to obtain a diagnosis. It is to understand your child’s strengths, needs and the support that may be most helpful.
Why Families Choose CHEERS
At CHEERS, our experienced assessment team takes time to understand each child’s strengths, needs and everyday experiences. We work closely with families and provide clear findings and practical recommendations to guide the next steps.
Since 2013, CHEERS Learning and Assessment Services has supported children and families and worked with more than 53 schools in Singapore.
Professional Expertise
Assessment is conducted by an experienced registered educational psychologist who has more than 15 years of experience.
Child-Centred Approach
Sessions are paced according to your child’s age, comfort, communication style and individual needs.
Comprehensive Evaluation
We consider autism alongside attention, learning, emotional and developmental factors.
Practical Home and School Support
Recommendations help parents and teachers translate the findings into everyday support.
Assessment Process
The assessment is planned according to your child’s age, developmental profile and presenting concerns.
Initial Consultation
We discuss your concerns, your child’s developmental history, current functioning and the questions you hope the assessment will answer.
Information Gathering
Parents and teachers may complete questionnaires. Relevant school reports, previous assessments and intervention records may also be reviewed.
Individual Assessment
Your child attends structured assessment sessions involving conversation, observation and age-appropriate activities. Cognitive or academic testing may be included when relevant.
Clinical Interpretation
Findings from interviews, observations, questionnaires and standardised measures are considered together before any conclusion is reached.
Feedback and Recommendations
Parents receive a feedback consultation and written report explaining the findings, conclusions and practical recommendations.
Ongoing Support
Once the primary assessments are complete, we continue to provide ongoing support to both the child and the family. This ensures that progress is maintained and any new challenges are addressed promptly.
How Long Does the Process Take?
The assessment usually takes place across two appointments, between two and three hours each, once for the child’s assessment and another session for the parent’s interview. We will explain the proposed process after the initial consultation.
The whole process, from consultation to assessment completion and report collection, is usually completed within 2 to 3 weeks.
Support Beyond the Assessment
Understanding your child’s profile is the beginning of the support process. Depending on the findings, recommendations may include school accommodations, parent strategies, counselling, social skills support, executive functioning intervention or referrals to other professionals.
Where appropriate, CHEERS can also liaise with the school to help teachers understand the findings and recommended support.
Hear from Our Happy Clients on their Assessment Experence
At Cheers Learning, we take pride in the positive impact our assessment service in Singapore have on families. Don’t just take our word for it – hear what our clients have to say about their experiences with our services.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age can a child undergo an autism assessment?
Autism-related differences may be assessed from early childhood, from 4-5 years old onwards. The assessment approach and tools will depend on the child’s age, developmental level and presenting concerns.
Does my child need to show every sign of autism?
No. Persons with autism have different combinations of strengths and needs. The assessment considers the overall pattern, developmental history and impact on daily functioning.
Can a child make eye contact and still be autistic?
Yes. Eye contact alone does not determine whether a child is autistic. The psychologist considers the broader quality of social communication, reciprocity, behaviour and developmental history.
Can autism occur together with ADHD?
Yes. Autism and ADHD can occur together. A comprehensive assessment helps distinguish overlapping characteristics and determine whether one or both conditions are supported.
What if my child behaves differently at home and school?
This is common because expectations and demands vary across settings. Information from parents, teachers and direct assessment helps explain these differences.
Does the assessment always lead to a diagnosis?
No. A diagnosis is provided only when sufficient evidence is available. The assessment may identify another explanation, indicate that monitoring is appropriate or recommend further evaluation.
How much does an autism assessment cost?
The standard autism assessment fee is between S$1500- S$2,250 depending on your CHAS card colour or referral source.
Will we receive a written report?
Yes. Parents receive a written report explaining the findings, conclusions and recommendations for home, school and relevant interventions.
How long would the report be valid?
Autism is a lifelong condition. The diagnosis is valid for a lifetime. However, parts of the report such as the IQ test and adaptive behaviour test, may require an updated assessment around 2-3 years depending on their developmental growth and needs.
Take the Next Step Towards Understanding Your Child
If you are seeking professional assessement for children near you, look no further than Cheers Learning. Our services provide the support your child needs for emotional well-being and personal growth. Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation to understand your child’s social communication, behaviour, sensory needs and support requirements.