Assessment for ASD

I provide assessments for individuals who believe they may have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). An assessment for ASD requires a detailed interview about your history and your symptoms from childhood to adulthood. I will ask you questions about: how you perceive the world, yourself, and others; how you get along with other people; your interests and activities; and other questions which will give us insight into your personality and daily functioning.

The first part of the assessment takes approximately 4 hours. An assessment for ASD also includes interviewing someone who is close to you that knows your personality and behavior well, such as a family member or a partner or friend, and this takes between 1-2 hours. I then review the information gathered and determine whether or not you meet criteria for ASD and/or other diagnoses (2 hours). We then meet after all assessments have been conducted to discuss the results of your testing (1 hour). The cost of the assessment and feedback sessions runs between $2800-3150+. I can also provide a written report outlining the results of testing and treatment recommendations based on your results, which is an additional cost to testing. The cost of a written report is approximately double the cost of the initial assessment amount, so an assessment with a written report will usually run between $5600-6300+. Please note additional hours may be required to confirm or exclude a diagnoses (e.g., extensive chart reviews, additional contacts with providers or family members, additional testing). The need for additional testing/information gathering and the expected cost will always be made known before proceeding.