Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluations
Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluations
Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for adolescents and adults with suspected autism spectrum disorder.
Intellectual Disability & Adaptive Functioning Assessments
Intellectual Disability & Adaptive Functioning Assessments
Assessment of cognitive functioning, adaptive functioning, and support needs.
Diagnostic Clarification & Neurodevelopmental Evaluations
Diagnostic Clarification & Neurodevelopmental Evaluations
Assessment when previous diagnoses are unclear, incomplete, or require updating.
Assessment services are individualized based on the referral question and clinical presentation.
Evaluations may include:
Clinical interview
Developmental history
Review of records
Cognitive assessment
Adaptive functioning assessment
Autism-specific diagnostic measures
Behavioral observation
Comprehensive written report
Feedback session
FAQ
FAQ
Why would someone seek a neurodevelopmental evaluation?
Why would someone seek a neurodevelopmental evaluation?
A neurodevelopmental evaluation may be helpful when an individual experiences longstanding challenges related to social communication, daily living skills, executive functioning, learning, adaptive functioning, sensory differences, or suspected autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disability.
Common referral questions include:
Could autism explain my experiences?
Does this individual meet criteria for autism spectrum disorder?
Is there evidence of intellectual disability?
What strengths and support needs are present?
What services or accommodations may be appropriate?
What does an evaluation involve?
What does an evaluation involve?
Evaluations are individualized based on the referral question and may include:
Clinical interview
Developmental history
Review of records
Cognitive assessment
Adaptive functioning assessment
Autism-specific measures
Behavioral observations
Comprehensive written report
Feedback session
Assessment findings are integrated across multiple sources of information rather than relying on any single test score.
How long does the evaluation process take?
How long does the evaluation process take?
Most evaluations occur across multiple appointments and may include an intake interview, testing session(s), scoring and interpretation, report writing, and a feedback session.
Timelines vary depending on the complexity of the referral question and the amount of background information available.
What assessment measures do you use?
What assessment measures do you use?
Assessment batteries are individualized but commonly include:
Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales, Fifth Edition (SB-5)
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale – Fifth Edition (WAIS-5)
Adaptive Behavior Assessment System, Third Edition (ABAS-3)
Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ)
Social Responsiveness Scale, Second Edition (SRS-2)
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2)
Additional measures may be selected based on the referral question.
Will I receive a written report?
Will I receive a written report?
Yes.
Clients receive a comprehensive report summarizing:
background information
assessment results
diagnostic impressions
strengths and areas of need
individualized recommendations
Reports are designed to support treatment planning, educational planning, vocational planning, and service eligibility when appropriate.
Do you provide therapy?
Do you provide therapy?
My practice is focused mainly on comprehensive psychological and neurodevelopmental assessment services.
However, I occasionally offer consultations and therapy via the Headway platform.
Do you work with adults?
Do you work with adults?
Yes.
One thing that distinguishes your practice from many assessment providers is your extensive experience evaluating adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, and related neurodevelopmental conditions.
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