Comprehensive Early Childhood Autism Evaluation

Evaluating Early Developmental Milestones

An early diagnostic evaluation is a crucial first step for families noticing differences in social communication, speech delays, sensory processing, play styles, or behavioral concerns in their young children.

Our evaluations are comprehensive and individualized to determine whether a child meets clinical criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Beyond providing a clear diagnostic answer, we prioritize identifying your child's unique strengths, challenges, and learning style to empower your family with actionable guidance.

Common Signs that Lead to a Referral:

• Social communication delays, such as limited eye contact, not responding to their name, or not pointing to show interest.
• Speech and language delays, including regression of spoken words or difficulty using gestures to communicate.
• Sensory sensitivities or unusual interests in sensory aspects of the environment (e.g., lights, textures, spinning objects).
• Repetitive behaviors, hand flapping, rocking, or needing specific routines to prevent high distress.
• Play differences, such as playing with toys in unusual ways (lining them up) or limited imaginative/collaborative play.

What to Expect From the Evaluation:

We designed our process to be collaborative and stress-free for young children. It typically includes:

• Clinical Intake: A deep dive into your child's developmental, medical, and social history.
• Direct Assessment: Using standardized diagnostic instruments tailored to early childhood.
• Parent Collaboration: Incorporating parent interviews and questionnaires to capture real-world observations.
• Thorough Feedback: A detailed feedback session explaining results and discussing practical next steps.
• Actionable Report: A comprehensive clinical report designed to help you secure school services, speech/occupational therapy, or insurance-supported behavioral interventions.