Our Services
Autism Testing (All Ages)
***It should be noted that autism testing is offered for all ages—toddler, child, adolescent, & adult.***
What to Expect During Your Autism Evaluation
Our autism evaluations are comprehensive and typically include at least three appointments. Appointment length varies depending on the individual and the assessments needed, with some sessions lasting up to three hours. Your evaluation is individualized based on age, presenting concerns, developmental history, and the questions you are hoping to answer.
Initial Intake & Assessment
The first appointment is the initial intake and clinical interview. During this appointment, your provider will gather detailed information about developmental, social, behavioral, emotional, educational, and/or occupational history.
Depending on the evaluation, you or a parent/caregiver may also complete standardized assessment measures addressing areas such as autism characteristics, social functioning, adaptive functioning, masking, attention and executive functioning, anxiety, depression, and other concerns relevant to differential diagnosis.
Child Evaluations
For children, the second appointment typically includes a structured observation conducted through telehealth. Parents will be guided through activities that allow the provider to observe the child’s communication, social interaction, play, flexibility, behavior, and other developmental characteristics within the child’s natural environment.
The camera should be positioned so the provider can see the child’s full body and clearly observe participation in the activities. Your provider will explain how to set up the observation and guide you through each activity.
An additional testing appointment may be recommended when more assessment measures are needed or when a child benefits from shorter sessions.
Teen & Adult Evaluations
For adolescents and adults, additional appointments focus on further assessment of autism characteristics and other areas important for differential diagnosis. Depending on the individual, this may include structured autism assessment as well as standardized measures examining social functioning, masking, attention and executive functioning, anxiety, depression, daily functioning, and other co-occurring concerns.
The goal is not simply to determine whether someone meets diagnostic criteria, but to understand the whole clinical picture.
Your Personalized Autism Profile
A unique part of our autism evaluations is the Autism Profile, included with your comprehensive evaluation.
A diagnosis can tell you whether someone meets criteria for autism. The Autism Profile goes a step further by helping explain what autism looks like for that individual.
The Autism Profile brings together information from the clinical interview, behavioral observations, developmental history, standardized assessments, and other available information into an easy-to-understand summary of key areas of functioning.
Depending on age and individual needs, the profile may address areas such as social communication, sensory processing, flexibility and response to change, restricted or highly focused interests, emotional regulation, executive functioning, daily living and independence, masking and authenticity, co-occurring conditions, and identity or disclosure considerations.
Most importantly, the Autism Profile connects these findings to individualized supports and recommendations. The goal is for you to leave the evaluation with more than a diagnostic label—you should have a clearer understanding of strengths, challenges, needs, and practical next steps.
Feedback Appointment
The final appointment is scheduled after the evaluation has been completed and the comprehensive report is ready.
During this session, your provider will review the evaluation findings, diagnostic conclusions, Autism Profile, and individualized recommendations. You will have an opportunity to ask questions about the diagnosis, report, supports, and next steps.
We want you to leave the evaluation understanding not only what the diagnosis is, but what it means for you or your child.
Optional Add-On Services
IQ testing and career/vocational assessments are available as optional add-on services when appropriate. Career assessments may also be completed as a stand-alone service.
Please visit our Service Pricing page for current options and pricing.
These typically only take one session with an optional feedback session. Given re-evaluations are shorter than an initial evaluation, that service is provided at a lower cost than our initial evaluations.
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See our free long guide for child autism evaluation and adult autism evaluation.
ADHD Testing (All Ages)
ADHD testing services and other related testing services are available upon request as a stand alone service or as an add on service. This service would follow a similar format to autism testing (see above) with payment required before each session. An intake appointment (1 session) would be required prior to any testing appointment (1-2 sessions) followed by a feedback session (1 session). Additional sessions may be added as needed depending on the complexity of the case. See our long form guide to ADHD testing here.
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An in-person option is available for all testing services for an increased rate. Please contact us for more information.
Consultation Services
Consultation is the key to turning answers into a plan for what comes next...
Our Key to Parent Mastery and Key to Adult Autism Clarity programs provide personalized, practical support for parents and autistic adults who want help turning understanding into action.
Unlike traditional therapy, consultation is focused on education, problem-solving, and practical strategies for the challenges that matter most to you. There is no set curriculum or required number of sessions. You can focus on one specific concern or continue working across several areas as your needs evolve.
Key to Parent Mastery program helps parents better understand their child and develop practical strategies for home and everyday life. Consultation may address behavior, communication, skill development, routines, school and IEP concerns, and evidence-based behavioral strategies.
Key to Adult Autism Clarity program helps autistic adults better understand their individual autism profile and develop strategies that work with—not against—the way they function. Consultation may address executive functioning, sensory needs, burnout, communication, relationships, work or school, emotional regulation, masking, self-advocacy, autism + ADHD, and everyday routines.
In addition, AATC offers school or agency case consultation services.
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An in-person option is available for all consultation services for an increased rate. Please contact AATC for more information.