Autism
Autism Evaluations
Autism can look different from one person to another. Some individuals may have differences in social communication, sensory processing, flexibility, emotional regulation, or navigating relationships. Others may have developed strong coping strategies that make their challenges less obvious, even though everyday demands may still feel exhausting or confusing.
At ABC Psychological Services, we provide comprehensive autism evaluations for children, adolescents, college students, and adults. Our goal is not simply to determine whether autism is present, but to understand the whole person—their strengths, developmental history, communication style, sensory experiences, relationships, adaptive functioning, and the environments in which they function best.
What We Evaluate
Depending on the individual’s needs, an autism evaluation may include assessment of:
- Social communication and social interaction
- Patterns of behavior, interests, and routines
- Sensory preferences and sensitivities
- Flexibility and response to change
- Emotional regulation
- Adaptive and daily living skills
- Cognitive and learning strengths
- Developmental and educational history
- Social relationships and everyday functioning
- Other conditions that may overlap with autism, such as ADHD, anxiety, learning difficulties, or emotional concerns
More Than a Diagnosis
A meaningful autism evaluation should do more than provide a label. It should help explain how an individual experiences the world, what comes naturally to them, where they may need additional support, and which environments allow them to thrive.
We use a strength-based approach that recognizes each person’s individual abilities, interests, communication style, and areas of competence. When autism is identified, recommendations are designed to support the individual rather than change who they are.
Recommendations may address school or college accommodations, IEP or 504 considerations, communication and social supports, sensory needs, emotional regulation, executive functioning, adaptive skills, therapy planning, workplace supports, and community resources.
What You Can Expect
Our evaluations are individualized and may include clinical interviews, developmental history, standardized testing, autism-specific assessment measures, rating scales, behavioral observations, review of relevant records, and input from parents, teachers, partners, or others who know the individual well.
At the conclusion of the evaluation, we meet with you to explain the findings in clear, understandable language. You will receive a comprehensive written report that describes both strengths and areas where support may be helpful, along with practical, individualized recommendations.
Understanding Can Bring Clarity
For many individuals and families, an autism evaluation can help make sense of experiences that may have been difficult to understand for years. A diagnosis, when appropriate, can provide language for those experiences, improve self-understanding, and help guide decisions about support at home, school, college, work, and in relationships.
Our goal is to help each person leave the evaluation with a clearer understanding of themselves or their child—and a thoughtful path forward.
Ready to learn more?
Schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss whether an autism evaluation may be appropriate for you or your child.
Services are offered on a private-pay basis with the provision of a superbill post-payment for potential insurance reimbursement.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD Evaluations
ADHD can look different from one person to another. For some, it may show up as difficulty focusing, staying organized, completing tasks, managing time, or keeping up with responsibilities. For others, it may look like impulsivity, restlessness, emotional overwhelm, or feeling capable but consistently struggling to follow through.
At ABC Psychological Services, we provide comprehensive ADHD evaluations for children, adolescents, college students, and adults. Our goal is not simply to determine whether ADHD is present, but to understand the full picture of how attention, executive functioning, learning, emotional functioning, and everyday demands may be affecting you or your child.
What We Evaluate
Depending on the individual’s needs, an ADHD evaluation may include assessment of:
- Attention and concentration
- Executive functioning
- Working memory and processing speed
- Impulse control and self-regulation
- Organization and time management
- Academic or workplace functioning
- Emotional and behavioral functioning
- Developmental, medical, educational, and family history
- If appropriate other conditions that may overlap with ADHD, such as anxiety, learning difficulties, or autism
More Than a Diagnosis
A meaningful evaluation should do more than provide a label. We take time to identify strengths, clarify areas of difficulty, and develop practical recommendations that can be used in everyday life.
When appropriate, recommendations may address school or college accommodations, 504 Plans, IEP considerations, workplace supports, executive-functioning strategies, treatment planning, and additional resources.
What You Can Expect
Our evaluations are individualized and may include clinical interviews, standardized testing, rating scales, review of relevant records, and input from parents, teachers, partners, or other individuals who know the client well.
At the conclusion of the evaluation, we meet with you to explain the findings in clear, understandable language and provide a comprehensive written report with personalized recommendations.
Clarity Can Change the Next Step
Many people seeking an ADHD evaluation have spent years wondering why certain tasks seem harder than they should. Having a clearer understanding of how your brain works can provide validation, direction, and a practical path forward.
Ready to learn more?
Schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss whether an ADHD evaluation may be appropriate for you or your child.
Services are offered on a private-pay basis with the provision of a superbill post-payment for potential insurance reimbursement.
Learning Differences
Psychoeducational Evaluations
Learning does not always look the same from one student to another. A child, teen, or adult may be bright, motivated, and capable, yet still struggle with reading, writing, math, memory, processing speed, attention, or keeping up with academic demands. When those difficulties are not fully understood, it can be frustrating for both the individual and the people supporting them.
At ABC Psychological Services, we provide comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to better understand how an individual learns, where their strengths lie, and what may be contributing to academic challenges. Our goal is not simply to identify a learning disability, but to create a clear picture of the person’s cognitive, academic, and emotional functioning so that recommendations are meaningful and practical.
What We Evaluate
Depending on the individual’s needs, a psychoeducational evaluation may include assessment of:
- Cognitive abilities and problem-solving skills
- Reading, writing, and mathematics
- Dyslexia and other specific learning disabilities
- Working memory and processing speed
- Attention and executive functioning
- Language-based learning skills
- Visual-spatial and processing abilities
- Academic fluency and efficiency
- Social-emotional and behavioral functioning
- Educational history and response to previous interventions
- Other factors that may be affecting learning, such as ADHD, anxiety, or developmental differences
More Than Test Scores
A meaningful psychoeducational evaluation should do more than generate numbers and percentiles. It should help explain why certain tasks are easier or harder, identify patterns of strengths and needs, and guide decisions about the right supports.
We use a strength-based approach that recognizes what the individual does well while also identifying areas where additional support may be helpful. Recommendations are designed to be useful in real settings and may address instructional strategies, accommodations, interventions, IEP or 504 considerations, college testing accommodations, executive-functioning supports, and recommendations for home or school.
What You Can Expect
Our evaluations are individualized and may include interviews, standardized cognitive and academic testing, processing measures, rating scales, review of school records and prior assessments, and input from parents, teachers, or other professionals when appropriate.
At the conclusion of the evaluation, we meet with you to explain the findings in clear, understandable language. You will receive a comprehensive written report that highlights strengths, identifies areas of need, and provides practical recommendations for school, college, work, or daily life.
Clarity Can Change the Learning Experience
When a student has been working hard without seeing the progress they expect, understanding the reason can be powerful. A psychoeducational evaluation can help replace uncertainty with clarity and provide a more targeted path forward.
Our goal is to help individuals better understand how they learn, build on their strengths, and access the supports that allow them to be more successful and confident.
Ready to learn more?
Schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss whether a psychoeducational evaluation may be appropriate for you or your child.
Services are offered on a private-pay basis with the provision of a superbill post-payment for potential insurance reimbursement.