Evaluation Services

Autism testing

Psychological Assessment

Psychological Assessment

Diagnostic evaluations assess for Autism Spectrum Disorder, utilizing the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2), and include an in-depth parent/caregiver interview, and behavior rating scales, such as the Childhood Autism Rating Scale, Second Edition (CARS2).

For some children, a virtual diagnostic evaluation, using the Tele-ASD-Peds (TAP) protocol via a secure telehealth platform, may be available.

Parents may seek a diagnostic evaluation if there have been concerns about a child’s social communication skills or repetitive/restricted patterns of behavior. A diagnostic evaluation may also be recommended by your pediatrician, your child’s current service providers, or following a previous evaluation, and is often needed to access specialized intervention services, such as applied behavior analysis (ABA).

Psychological Assessment

Psychological Assessment

Psychological Assessment

Dr. Paula also provides cognitive, adaptive, and behavioral assessment of toddlers and preschoolers including those with intellectual disabilities, developmental delays, and behavioral challenges, including selective mutism, disruptive behavior, and anxiety disorders.

A typical evaluation will include an individualized assessment of cognitive ability along with an adaptive behavior scale and comprehensive behavior rating scales (including teacher rating scales, if requested and applicable).