Diagnostic Assessments

Can the ACC conduct a diagnostic evaluation to assess an individual for ASD?

Yes. If you suspect yourself, your child or a loved one to be living with ASD, you may want to have them evaluated for autism. The ACC can provide this service to you and your family. Having a diagnosis of ASD or a related neurological disorder is a requirement before receiving fee-based services at the ACC. Please see below for more information on the comprehensive diagnostic evaluation. Contact us today to schedule a diagnostic evaluation.

What does the diagnostic evaluation involve?

• Review of current concerns and presenting problems.
• Comprehensive developmental history.
• Review of all available records, such as school and medical records.
• Psychological assessment of cognitive, social, communication, and adaptive functioning. The ADOS is always a part of the evaluation by the psychologist.
• Assessment by other professionals as needed such as a Speech/Language Therapist or Occupational Therapist.
• Multidisciplinary review of findings.
• Client feedback appointment to explain results and recommendations.
• Written report.

Speech and Language Evaluation of:

• Articulation.
• Expressive and Receptive Language.
• Pragmatic Language.

Occupational Therapy Evaluation of:

• Fine Motor and Gross Motor.
• Sensory Processing/Regulation.
• Visual-Spatial Perception.
• Functional Activities of Daily Living.

Music Therapy Evaluation of:

• Sustained, Joint, and Focused Attention.
• Self-Regulation and Expression.
• Verbal and Non-verbal Communication.

Recreation Therapy Evaluation of:

• Participation in chosen activities.
• Interactions between self and others.
• Usage/need of physical, cognitive, and emotional supports.

Social Work and/or Psychology Assessment to determine psychotherapy needs.

The Autism Collaborative Center is part of of the College of Education, 310 Porter, 734.487.1414