The terms Autism evaluation, Autism assessment, and Autism testing are often used interchangeably. A comprehensive Autism evaluation typically involves more than a single test or questionnaire. It brings together clinical interviews, developmental history, standardized assessment measures, and other relevant information to understand whether a person’s experiences are consistent with Autism and to develop individualized recommendations.

This evaluation is specific to Autism and related diagnostic considerations. It is not a comprehensive psychological or neuropsychological evaluation and does not include full cognitive, intellectual, academic, personality, or neuropsychological testing. When broader testing is needed, referral to a psychologist or neuropsychologist may be recommended.

Yes. My Autism evaluations are designed specifically for telehealth and are completed remotely using clinical interviews, assessment measures appropriate for virtual administration, questionnaires, records, collateral information when appropriate, and clinical observation.

Telehealth also allows you to participate from your own environment, which may be particularly helpful for people who experience sensory sensitivities, social anxiety, fatigue, or significant masking in unfamiliar clinical settings.

The MIGDAS-2 is a sensory-based, conversational assessment designed to explore the patterns of communication, relationships, interests, sensory experiences, and behaviors associated with Autism. Its flexible format allows the evaluation to focus on how a person actually experiences and navigates the world rather than relying only on standardized tasks or questionnaires.

The MIGDAS-2 is one part of a comprehensive evaluation and is interpreted alongside developmental history, clinical interviews, questionnaires, collateral information when available, and other assessment data.

I do not routinely use the ADOS-2 in my telehealth Autism evaluations. The ADOS-2 was developed as a standardized observational measure and requires in-person administration under specific conditions.

Instead, I use multiple sources of information that are appropriate for telehealth evaluation, including the MIGDAS-2, comprehensive developmental and clinical interviews, standardized questionnaires, records when available, collateral information when appropriate, and clinical observation. No single assessment measure is used by itself to determine whether someone is Autistic.

Not necessarily. Developmental information can be helpful when evaluating Autism because Autistic traits begin early in development, but many adults do not have access to a parent or other person who knew them well as a child.

When appropriate and available, collateral information may be gathered from a parent, partner, family member, or another person who knows you well. Records such as school evaluations, report cards, previous assessments, or treatment records may also provide useful developmental information. A lack of collateral information does not automatically prevent an adult from being evaluated.

A comprehensive Autism evaluation provides diagnostic documentation and individualized recommendations that may support requests for accommodations at school, work, or on high-stakes examinations.

Requirements vary considerably between institutions and testing organizations, and completion of an evaluation does not guarantee that a particular accommodation will be approved. If you are seeking accommodations from a specific organization, I recommend reviewing its current documentation requirements before beginning the evaluation and letting me know about those requirements in advance.

The evaluation process includes paperwork and questionnaires, clinical interviews, assessment measures, review and integration of the information collected, and a feedback appointment. The amount of time needed varies depending on the complexity of the evaluation, whether additional records or collateral information are needed, and how quickly assessment materials are completed.

At the beginning of the process, you will receive information about the current expected timeline and what you can do to help keep your evaluation moving forward.

The comprehensive evaluation fee includes the clinical interviews, assessment measures, review of relevant records and collateral information when appropriate, scoring and interpretation of assessment data, integration of findings, a feedback appointment, and a comprehensive written report with diagnostic impressions and individualized recommendations.

The fee covers the evaluation process as described at the time of scheduling. Additional forms, extensive records review, consultation with outside professionals, or documentation beyond the standard evaluation report may involve additional fees when applicable.