RESOURCES:
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 assesment tools that can be used, and provides tips for interpreting the results of your evaluation.
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
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PARTNERS
Dr. Robert Falk, PhD
804-639-1136
Contact for insurance/payment information
COMPASS BEHAVIORAL SOLUTIONS
804-372-0151
Accepts self-pay and most insurances, including Medicaid
DR. JULIE LINKER, PhD
804-601-6472
[email protected]
Self-pay only
SPECTRUM TRANSFORMATION GROUP
804-378-6141
Accepts self-pay and most insurances, including Medicaid
THE FAISON CENTER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC
804-612-1947
Self-pay only
THE PROPERTIES OF LIGHT
Self-pay only, sliding scale
804-728-2190
THRIVEWORKS
804-575-5866 Chesterfield
804-373-7594 Short Pump
Contact for insurance/payment information
VCU CENTER FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT
804-828-8069
Self-pay only, sliding scale