Evaluations are for children who are walking independently

** A hearing test may be required in circumstances where language is limited**

Services provided:

• Consultation services and Autism screening

• Clinical interview 

•  Autism Diagnostic Evaluation  
  Comprehensive in -person assessments

•  Written report and additional resources/recommendations provided

Session One: paperwork

• Demographic information

• Informed consent forms 

• A detailed developmental history and clinical interview

• Review of relevant medical, educational, and psychosocial background information

• Completion of additional questionnaires and consent for releases of information to allow communication with schools, therapists, and other providers

• Review and discussion of prior evaluations, assessments, and diagnoses, when available
  
  

Session Two in-person clinical assessment with the child or young adult:

• Administration of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2)
  
  

Following completion of the second session, the clinician completes additional assessments deemed necessary. A comprehensive written diagnostic report is completed. Results are reviewed and discussed with the parent, caregiver, or client. 

When an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis is rendered, referrals and recommendations are provided, including guidance on accessing appropriate community resources and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in-home services through HUSKY Health.