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Expert Virtual Autism Assessments for Temple Residents

Access Autism Testing & Consultation (AATC) provides high-quality, private-pay autism evaluations for individuals living in Temple, TX and the surrounding Central Texas region. As a clinical psychologist and doctorate-level behavior analyst, Dr. Karen Sheridan offers comprehensive, strength-based assessments designed to give clear answers, accurate diagnosis, and practical next steps.

All services are conducted fully online, allowing Temple clients to receive expert testing from the comfort and privacy of home.

Who We Serve

We provide virtual autism evaluations for:

  • Adults seeking clarity about lifelong social communication differences

  • Teens & young adults navigating school, work, relationships, or identity

  • Parents wanting an evaluation for a child with possible autism or ADHD

  • Professionals and caregivers noticing autistic traits but unsure what they mean

We specialize in:

  • Comprehensive child assessments

  • Female-presenting and masked autism profiles

  • High-camouflage adults

  • Social communication challenges without obvious repetitive behaviors

  • Late-identified autism in high-achieving individuals

  • Differential diagnosis with ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and sensory differences

 

Why Temple Residents Choose Virtual Autism Testing

Temple families and adults often choose virtual services because they provide:

Convenience

No travel to Austin or Waco. Complete the evaluation from anywhere in Temple—Belton, Morgan’s Point Resort, Heidenheimer, Troy, Rogers, or rural areas of Bell County.

Faster Access to Answers

Local waitlists can be months long. Virtual testing is available much sooner.

Highly Specialized Expertise

You receive evaluation by a psychologist who exclusively focuses on autism, neurodevelopmental differences, and strength-based diagnostic interviewing.

Comfortable, Low-Stress Environment

Home-based testing reduces anxiety, improves accuracy, and works well for people who mask or perform differently in clinical settings.

 

Services Available for Temple, TX

Autism Diagnostic Evaluations

Comprehensive assessments for adults, teens, and children using:

  • Evidence-based interview protocols

  • Standardized rating scales

  • Social communication and behavioral analysis

  • Adaptive functioning review

  • Collateral interviews (spouses, parents, caregivers)

  • Clear diagnostic impressions & recommendations

ADHD Evaluations

Structured ADHD assessment for attention, executive function, and emotional regulation.

Parent Consultation

Guidance in:

  • Increasing early communication skills

  • Reducing challenging behaviors

  • Supporting pre-verbal and early social development

  • Teaching ABA-based strategies to parents

Documentation Provided

  • Full diagnostic report

  • DSM-5-TR criteria alignment

  • Recommendations for school, work, therapy, accommodations, and support services

  • Resources specific to Temple and Central Texas

Temple, Texas Areas We Serve

We work with clients throughout Temple and Bell County, including:
Temple • Belton • Morgan’s Point • Rogers • Troy • Little River-Academy • Heidenheimer • Salado • Killeen • Nolanville

How Virtual Testing Works

  1. Free consult call

  2. Online intake and rating scales

  3. Clinical interview (2–3 sessions)

  4. Collateral interviews (optional but recommended)

  5. Report delivery

  6. Feedback session with next-step recommendations

Schedule an Autism Evaluation in Temple, TX

If you’re seeking clarity, validation, or an accurate diagnosis, Access Autism Testing & Consultation (AATC) is here to help. Dr. Sheridan provides a warm, affirming, and deeply knowledgeable approach to autism and neurodivergence.

Start your evaluation today:
➡️ www.accessautismtesting.com
➡️ Request an appointment or free consultation

Local Relevant Resources: 

Bell County Autism Intervention Team (BAIT)

The Arc

Texas Health and Human Services (Children's Autism Program)

H.O.T Autism Network

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