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ASD Screening & Consultation

If you feel that your child is missing some developmental milestones, or you are seeing signs of autism in your child, it’s important to seek an autism evaluation. This is not a formal diagnosis, but rather a first step, a thorough evaluation based on a parent interview and observation of your child’s behavior using the gold standard measures used to identify symptoms of autism. Based on the results, our experienced and caring professionals can guide you through the next steps.

Early identification is associated with dramatically better outcomes for people with autism. The earlier a child is diagnosed, the earlier they can begin benefiting from early intervention therapies and education. In fact, recent guidelines suggest starting an integrated developmental and behavioral intervention as soon as ASD is diagnosed or seriously suspected predicts the best outcomes.

Research shows that early diagnosis of and interventions for autism are more likely to have major long-term positive effects on symptoms and later skills. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can sometimes be reliably diagnosed in children around 2 years of age. Some children with ASD whose development seem typical up to that point begin to regress around 2 years of age. If you are concerned, schedule a consultation to help your child get the services 

ASD Screening and consultation

Services description

​Initial consultation with BCBA to determine your child’s needs and set up an action plan (60 minutes)
 
ASD Screening/Evaluation with a multidisciplinary team: ​​

  • Parent interview (2 hours)

  • Child assessment by BCBA, psychologist and special education teacher (1.5 hours)

  • Child assessment by Speech and Language Therapist and Movement Therapist (1 hour)

  • Optional school/kindergarten observation

  • Discussion of the results and planning the next steps if necessary (75 minutes)

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The advantages of early intervention cannot be overemphasized. Children who receive early intervention can make tremendous strides in their overall skill development, leading to improved quality of life.
There are many advantages to early intervention

 

Some of the specific benefits an autistic child can attain include improvements in: 

  • ​IQ, reflected in performance on IQ tests 

  • Language abilities, including listening and understanding 

  • Coping skills, including emotional regulation 

  • Physical development, such as enhanced balance and coordination 

  • Social interactions, both with a child’s peers and parents 

  • Nonverbal autism, where there’s a lack of or limited use of verbal communication 

What are the early signs of autism?

​​As a parent, you may be wondering what some of the signs and symptoms of autism are that you should look out for. Key developmental milestones can guide you if you are concerned. If you feel you need help, always consult your pediatrician or an autism professional.  
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More information:

 
Are you seeing the signs of autism in your child but don’t have an evaluation yet? Early intervention is crucial to improved outcomes and increased success and independence in the long run. You can view our list of early signs and symptoms of autism in babies, toddlers, and young children. Then, you can connect with ABA Kids professionals who understand how to identify symptoms of autism and who can let you know more about how early autism can be diagnosed. 

📞 Contact ABA Kids Learning Center to learn more about ASD Screening and Consultation.

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