Autism Evaluation

A benefit of getting a comprehensive evaluation, by a skilled Licensed Educational Psychologist, to diagnose or “rule out” Autism, is that you will have a clear understanding of your child’s needs. Rating scales alone do not paint a full picture to figure out which skills are limited. Assessment includes testing (cognition/intelligence, processing, and academics when needed), rating scales, background input based on your observations, as well as observations from testing.

Oftentimes a person may have characteristics of Autism and ADHD, and a psycho-educational assessment can identify which is it. A clear understanding of a client’s needs, as well as obtaining specific recommendations tailored to her/his need, makes assessment an ideal approach to take in order to obtain answers you seek.

In some cases, an assessment may rule out several conditions, such as whether Autism, ADHD, and/or a Learning Disorder (in reading, writing, or math) may be present. For these more complex cases, there are options as to the amount of testing needed, and in some cases, whether a “School Neuro-Psych Assessment” may be recommended. The services page of our website briefly outlines the differences between a traditional “Psycho-Educational Assessment” and a “School Neuro-Psych Evaluation.

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