RESOURCES:
TIPS:
Organization for Autism Research (OAR) – A Parent’s Guide to Assessment
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
Aligned Clinical & Educational Services (ACES)
Dr. Anjali Ferguson
- 804-372-5461
- [email protected]
- https://draferguson.com/resources/intersectionality-of-trauma-disabilities-workshops/
- Virtual Autism Assessments via Zoom (Ages 5-17). Self-pay only. Families who demonstrate financial need can be considered at reduced-cost after conversation with Dr. Ferguson.
Atlas Autism Testing and Behavior Consulting, PLLC
- 804-557-4446
- [email protected]
- https://www.atlasautismtesting.com/
Autism Path 2 Care
- 866-460-5686
- [email protected]
- https://autismp2c.com/
- Ages 18 Months - 9 Years
Behavioral Health Partners
- 804-794-4482
- https://bhprva.com/testing/
- Contact for insurance/payment information
- 703 N. Courthouse Road, Ste 101 Richmond, VA 23236
Carilion Clinic Pediatric Behavioral Health
- 540-769-0976
- Contact Form
- https://www.carilionclinic.org/specialties/pediatric-behavioral-health
- 4348 Electric Road, Main Entrance, Roanoke, VA 24018
- Contracts with most major health insurance carriers
Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters
- 757-668-9920
- https://www.chkd.org/our-care/programs-clinics-and-centers/autism-diagnostic-clinic/
- 850 Southampton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510
- Contact for insurance/payment information
Children’s Hospital of Richmond
- 804-828-2467
- https://www.chrichmond.org/services/developmental-pediatrics/
- 2924 Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23220
- Only serves VA residents under the age of 21. Contact for insurance/payment information.
The Faison Center Behavioral Health Clinic
- 804-612-1947
- [email protected]
- https://faisoncenter.org/behavioral-health/diagnostic-services/
- 5311 Markel Road, Richmond, VA 23230
- Self-pay only
Pathways Developmental Pediatrics
- Dr. Evelyn Frazier, MD
- 434-218-0862
- [email protected]
- https://www.pathwayscville.com/
- 232 Douglas Avenue, Suite A, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Self-pay only. Can provide a “superbill” which families can use to file for out-of-network benefits with their individual insurance providers.
Journey of Growth Counseling Services, LLC
- Jen Ramachandran, MSW, MAT
- 804-537-0477
- [email protected]
- https://www.journeyofgrowthcounseling.com/
- 4907 Fitzhugh Avenue, Suite 202, Richmond, VA, 23230
- Accepts most major insurances. Offers sliding scale rates based on your income level and your ability to pay.
Dr. Julie Linker, PhD
- 804-601-6472
- [email protected]
- https://www.julielinkerphd.com/testing
- Richmond, Virginia: Near the the VCU Monroe Park campus
- Ages 14+. Self-pay only.
Maura Collins, PsyD, PLLC
- 804-214-7680
- [email protected]
- https://www.drcollins.net/services
- Telehealth autism evaluations for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children
Mosaic Pediatric Therapy
- 804-302-6745 (Short Pump); 804-567-9115 (Midlothian)
- [email protected]
- https://mosaictherapy.com/location/short-pump-va/
- 11551 Nuckols Rd, Suite E, Glen Allen, VA
- 5153 Craig Rath Boulevard, Midlothian, VA
- Accepts most insurances, including Medicaid
Neurospark Health
- 201-308-3710
- [email protected]
- https://www.neurosparkhealth.com/virtual-autism-assessment
- Virtual assessments. Self-pay only.
Online Autism Testing
- Greyson Schwing
- 682-297-3598
- [email protected]
- https://onlineautismtesting.com/
- Virtual assessments
River City Psych
- Elizabeth Sweeney
- https://www.rivercitypsych.org/
- 513 Forest Avenue, Suite D, Richmond, VA 23229
- Self-pay
The Properties of Light
- Rachel Alvut Boggan, LCSW-S, ADHD-CCSP, CCTP
- https://www.thepropertiesoflight.com/
- Providing evaluations for teens only. Self-pay only. Sliding scale available.
Lee S. Ridens, PhD
Summit Emotional Health
- Megan Smith Lawson, Bryn Schiele Moore
- 804-562-6557
- https://www.summit-eh.com/assessment-services/
- 8921 Three Chopt Rd #300, Richmond, VA 23229
Sarah Wymer Psychology, LLC
- 402-219-0110
- [email protected]
- Ages 10 and under
Spectrum Transformation Group
- 804-378-6141
- https://spectrumtgrp.com/psychological-evaluations/
- 221 Stonebridge Plaza Ave, Richmond, VA 23225
- Accepts self-pay and most insurances, including Medicaid
Stony Point Evaluation & Learning Center
- Sarah Doyle
- 804-728-2190
- [email protected]
- https://stonypointevals.com/autism-testing/
- 9020 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 375, Richmond, VA 23235
- Self-pay only
UVA Children’s Hospital
- 434-924-0123
- https://childrens.uvahealth.com/services/developmental-disabilities-delays
- 1215 Lee Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Contact for insurance/payment information
Valley Autism Assessments
Shenandoah Valley Child Development Clinic
Virginia Center for Autism and Related Developmental Disorders
Virginia Psychology
- Sarah Jarvandi
- 804-318-4446
- [email protected]
- https://virginiapsychology.com/
- 412 Libbie Ave., Suite 104, Richmond, VA 23226
Westhampton Family Psyshologists
- Kara Leslie
- 804-673-0100
- https://wfphelp.com/
- 1503 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 105, Richmond, VA 23229
- Self-pay only. Ages 2-18.