Autism Spectrum Evaluations
Appropriate for individuals (age 6+) who are enrolled in school and who exhibit differences in social interaction, communication, and/or behavior (e.g., restricted interests, repetitive behaviors, sensory sensitivities).
These evaluations identify whether an individual may have:
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Autism may impact one's academic performance & often co-occurs with other conditions (e.g., ADHD and anxiety).
As such, we provide comprehensive evaluations that allow us to rule out other explanations (e.g., ADHD, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, & language disorders), and that shed light on strengths and points of intervention.
Our ASD evaluation includes an assessment of:
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cognitive abilities (e.g., reasoning, processing speed, visual-spatial abilities)
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academic skills
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attention & executive functioning
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emotional functioning
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sensory processing
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social skills, communication patterns, and behaviors typically associated with ASD
For students who have completed a recent evaluation (e.g., within the past one to two years) and who have other areas of concern, we are happy to review prior testing reports and may modify the evaluation plan and scope of evaluation.
Persistent difficulties in social communication, understanding, & interactions, plus restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities.
Problems with social interaction, social understanding, & pragmatics
(i.e., appropriate use of verbal & nonverbal language across varying social contexts).
Weak visual-spatial awareness relative to verbal ability, plus associated challenges
(e.g., low math achievement, handwriting difficulties, trouble reading social cues).