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Comprehensive Telehealth Autism Evaluations, Parent Coaching, and Caregiver Support Groups

Serving Families in Alexandria, LA

If you’re seeking high-quality autism evaluations and supportive services in Alexandria, Louisiana, my virtual practice provides expert telehealth autism assessments, individualized parent coaching, and support groups. All services are delivered online, so families can access evidence-based care from home, without the need to travel.

I specialize in strength-based autism evaluations for children, teens, and adults. My approach highlights individual strengths, respects lived experiences, and provides clear, actionable recommendations for home, school, and community settings.

Our Services

Virtual Autism Evaluations for Alexandria Families

My telehealth autism assessments are thorough, efficient, and neurodiversity-affirming. Families receive a comprehensive written report, diagnostic clarity, and tailored guidance to support developmental growth.

Evaluation Includes:

  • Structured diagnostic interview and developmental history

  • Gold-standard assessment tools administered via secure telehealth

  • Review of prior records, including teacher/caregiver input

  • Functional strengths profile

  • Personalized recommendations for home, school, and community

  • Detailed written report

  • Feedback session to review results and next steps

Who Can Benefit:

  • Toddlers and young children

  • School-age children and teens

  • Adults seeking clarity about their own neurodivergence

  • Individuals with subtle or late-identified autism traits

  • Girls, women, and AFAB individuals who often mask their traits

Parent Coaching & Consultation

Parent consultation sessions provide tailored guidance to help you understand your child’s unique needs, develop communication skills, and navigate next steps following an autism evaluation. Sessions are fully virtual and customized to each family.

Consultation Focus May Include:

  • Understanding autism traits and sensory differences

  • Strength-based communication strategies

  • Early social skill development (eye contact, gestures, response to name)

  • Managing meltdowns versus shutdowns

  • Creating predictable daily routines

  • School advocacy guidance

  • Support navigating community resources in central Louisiana

Virtual Parent Support Groups

Our online parent support groups provide a safe and supportive space for caregivers raising autistic or neurodivergent children. Parents from Alexandria and nearby areas can connect, share strategies, and gain practical tools.

Group Highlights:

  • Reduce overwhelm and burnout

  • Celebrate neurodivergent strengths

  • Explore emotional and sensory regulation strategies

  • Build supportive family routines

  • Connect with other caregivers in a compassionate setting

Groups are small, interactive, and designed for learning and community building.

Why Families in Alexandria Choose Telehealth Autism Services

Parents in Alexandria often select virtual evaluations because they are:

  • Convenient: No long drives or waiting rooms

  • Accessible: Perfect for busy schedules or limited local provider options

  • Flexible: Appointments fit your family’s timetable

  • Comfortable: Children remain in familiar surroundings

  • Efficient: Faster access compared to traditional in-person clinics

I provide the same high-quality, evidence-based assessments you would receive in a clinic, with more flexibility and personalized attention.

Service Area:
I provide telehealth autism testing and parent support for families in:

  • Alexandria

  • Pineville

  • Ball

  • Forest Hill

  • Pineville neighborhoods and surrounding central Louisiana communities

Get Started With Virtual Autism Testing in Alexandria

If you’re ready for clarity, support, and a neurodiversity-affirming evaluation process, I’m here to help.

Schedule a consultation or learn more today.

Local Resources:

Families Helping Families at the Crossroads

Rapides Arc

Central Louisiana Human Services District (CLHSD)

Exceptional Lives

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