Adult Evaluation Providers

RESOURCES:

• Newly Identified/Diagnosed Resources – Adults

TIPS: 

Organization for Autism Research (OAR) – A Parent’s Guide to Assessment – Though geared towards caregivers, this guide is a great resource for anyone seeking an autism diagnosis. It defines important terms you might encounter during the evaluation process, explains the different assessment tools that can be used, and provides tips for interpreting the results of your evaluation.

Differences between screenings, educational determinations, and medical diagnoses

Many providers currently have waitlists. We recommend getting on multiple waitlists, and if you find another provider that can do the evaluation quicker, then you can just remove yourself from the list.

Some key questions you may want to ask when contacting evaluators are:
1) How long is the waitlist for an appointment?
2) What is the cost?  It varies greatly from provider to provider. 
3) Do they take your insurance? 
4) What will you get with your evaluation?  Some providers will give a diagnosis and then send you on your way, and some will give a very lengthy and multi-disciplinary report.

Providers