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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Combination
Ages 7-12
Learning disorder evaluations can also be combined with ADHD and/or ASD.