Assessments
Early Developmental Assessment / ASD
Ages 18 months - 5 years
This evaluation is designed for toddlers and preschoolers when there are questions about early development or possible autism.
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This evaluation may be helpful if your child:
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Has delayed speech or language development
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Shows differences in social interaction or play
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Has strong sensory preferences or sensitivities
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Engages in repetitive behaviors or highly focused interests
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Struggles with transitions or regulation
Areas evaluated may include:
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Communication and language development
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Social interaction and play skills
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Early cognitive and developmental abilities
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Sensory processing and regulation
The goal of this evaluation is to help families understand their child’s developmental profile and identify appropriate early supports and services.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Ages 5 - 12
This evaluation helps determine whether a child meets criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
This evaluation may be helpful if your child:
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Has difficulty with social communication or social understanding
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Finds it hard to read social cues or understand peer interactions
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Shows repetitive behaviors or strong focused interests
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Experiences sensory sensitivities
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Struggles with flexibility or transitions
Areas evaluated may include:
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Social communication and interaction
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Nonverbal communication and social understanding
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Sensory processing and regulation
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Behavioral patterns and interests
The evaluation integrates developmental history, structured assessment, and clinical observation to provide a clear and thoughtful diagnostic understanding.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Ages 6-12
This evaluation focuses on understanding attention, impulse control, and executive functioning.
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This evaluation may be helpful if your child:
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Has difficulty sustaining attention
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Is easily distracted or forgetful
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Struggles with organization or completing tasks
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Is highly impulsive or constantly “on the go”
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Experiences frustration or emotional regulation challenges
Areas evaluated may include:
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Attention and concentration
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Executive functioning skills
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Working memory and processing speed
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Emotional regulation and behavioral control
Information from parents and teachers is included to understand how attention differences appear across environments.
ASD + ADHD
Ages 6-12
Some children show characteristics of both autism and ADHD, and it can be difficult to determine which differences are contributing to challenges.
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This evaluation provides a comprehensive assessment of both conditions within one evaluation.
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Areas evaluated may include:
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Attention and executive functioning
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Social communication and social understanding
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Regulation, impulsivity, and activity level
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Cognitive and learning profile
This approach helps clarify overlapping symptoms and provides integrated recommendations for school, home, and therapeutic supports.
Learning Disorder
Ages 7-12
This evaluation helps identify whether a child has a specific learning disorder affecting academic skills.​
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This evaluation provides a comprehensive assessment of both conditions within one evaluation.
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Areas evaluated may include:
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Struggles significantly with reading, writing, or math
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Works very hard academically but continues to fall behind
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Has difficulty retaining academic information
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Becomes frustrated or avoids schoolwork
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Experiences significant differences between tested abilities and achievement
Areas evaluated may include:
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Reading, writing, and math skills
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Cognitive processes related to learning
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Working memory and processing speed
The evaluation helps clarify why learning is difficult and provides recommendations for targeted supports and school accommodations.
Combination
Ages 7-12
Learning disorder evaluations can also be combined with ADHD and/or ASD.