What does it Assess?
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Developmental history
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Social communication skills
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Restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior or interests
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Sensory processing differences
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Emotional and behavioral regulation
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Cognitive abilities
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Adaptive functioning
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Depending on the individual needs, the assessment may also include:
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Attention and executive functioning
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Co-occurring concerns (e.g., anxiety, mood, ADHD, learning difficulties, giftedness, etc.)
Please note: We also provide adult autism assessments. Please visit our FAQ section for more information on the assessment process for adults.
​Note: For children under the age of 6 there are 3 components to a private ASD assessment:
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The Psychological assessment
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A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) assessment
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A Paediatrician assessment.
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All three parties must agree on the diagnosis in order to obtain an ASD diagnosis. We can complete the psychological component of the assessment and, for those interested, refer families to our contracted SLP for the speech-language assessment component.
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*Have you been referred to a pediatrician to query autism? If not, you will need to ask your family doctor to refer you to a paediatrician.
Typical Format
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Initial Consultation (first session)
This 1-hour session provides an opportunity to explore the current concerns, developmental history, and goals for the assessment with the individual and/or caregivers. This information helps guide the selection of appropriate assessment tools and informs the development of a tailored evaluation plan, which is discussed during the session.
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Assessment Sessions
Conducted over two or more sessions (depending on the individual’s age and needs), these sessions include:
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A 2 hour caregiver interview
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A 2-4 hour session including standardized tests and interview or play-based observations,
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Questionnaires for the individual and/or caregivers
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Scoring and Report Preparation
All the collected information is scored, analyzed, and integrated into a comprehensive written report. The report is available approximately* 2-4 weeks after the final testing session.
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*Please note: Delays in receiving forms/questionnaires will extend the timeline for completing the report.
*Additionally, for children under 6 years of age, pending the availability of reports from the SLP and pediatrician
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Feedback Session
This 1-hour session gives us an opportunity to meet with the individual and/or caregivers to review the results, provide a clear explanation of any diagnoses (if applicable), answer questions, and discuss individualized recommendations for support, intervention, and next steps.
Fee Structure and Assessment Estimate:
Hourly Rate:
$250/HR
Estimated Total Cost of Autism Assessment:
$2,500.00-$3,500.00
(Based on an estimated 10-14 hours of assessment, scoring, and report preparation)