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Autism Testing - California - The Mind By Design

Autism Spectrum
Disorder Testing

You have concerns. We can help you find answers.

Common Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition that can involve persistent challenges in social interaction, speech, nonverbal communication, and restricted/repetitive behaviors. The characteristics can vary significantly across individuals, but some common traits include:

  • Difficulty with Social Interaction: Challenges in understanding and responding to social cues; difficulty in developing and maintaining relationships.
  • Impaired Communication Skills: Delayed speech development, difficulty in carrying a conversation, or complete lack of speech in some cases.
  • Repetitive Behaviors: Engaging in repetitive movements, routines, or activities; insistence on sameness and resistance to change.
  • Sensory Sensitivities: Over or under sensitivity to sensory inputs like sound, light, and touch.
  • Limited Interests: Intense focus on specific topics or objects, often to the exclusion of other activities.
  • Challenges with Emotional Regulation: Difficulty in managing emotions, which may result in disruptive or aggressive behavior.
  • Developmental Delays: Variability in cognitive and learning skills, with some individuals showing exceptional skills in specific areas and challenges in others.

It’s important to note that every individual with ASD is unique, and the presence and severity of these characteristics can vary widely. Early diagnosis and tailored support can offer significant benefits. 

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Assess if Your Child Has Autism for Targeted Support

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Clarity About Your Child’s Learning

Our in-depth testing helps provide answers for children and parents. It uncovers strengths as well as challenges leading to real solutions.

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A Clinical Diagnosis for School & Community Support

We diagnose autism when appropriate so your child can receive more support and accommodations inside and outside school.

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A Manageable
Path Forward

We want your child to get the best care and support available, so we provide recommendations for the most impactful services, therapies, and interventions.

Where You Seek a Diagnosis Matters

Getting an accurate diagnosis is an important step, but we don’t stop there. As a trusted Autism testing facility, we help you understand your child and how autism affects their learning, what interventions are recommended, and how to navigate the educational system to get the services that will help your child the most.

Where You Seek a Diagnosis Matters

Getting an accurate diagnosis is an important step, but we don’t stop there. As a trusted Autism testing facility in Campbell, we help you understand your child and how autism affects their learning, what interventions are recommended, and how to navigate the educational system to get the services that will help your child the most.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR CHILD’S EVALUATION

Our Autism Evaluation Process

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STEP 1

Connect With
Our Team

Let’s discuss whether an autism assessment is the right fit or whether a more comprehensive psycho-educational evaluation will provide the information you need to get the best support for your child.

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STEP 2

Conduct the Assessment

Our assessment depends on your child’s age. Typically, it involves asking your child questions, observing their behavior, and interviewing parents and other adults, such as teachers who spend time with your child.

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STEP 3

Get Results & Answers

We provide a comprehensive report within two weeks of completing testing. We’ll schedule a time for a thorough review of the information with you and answer any questions you may have.

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STEP 4

Find Your Path Forward

We create a path forward for your child with recommendations to our community’s highest-quality, trusted providers so they can get the best support as quickly as possible.

Not Sure Which Evaluation is Right for Your Child?

We can help you determine whether an Autism assessment is appropriate or if our more comprehensive Psycho-Educational Testing with Autism testing is a better fit to get the answers you need.

Answering Parent’s Top Questions About Autism Spectrum Disorder Testing

Call, text, or fill out the contact form below to discuss scheduling the test. 

No, you do not.

This type of assessment is typically offered by practices that are considered out-of-network providers. We will provide a Superbill with CPT codes that are often reimbursed to some extent for this service. You can then check with your insurance company to see whether they will cover part or all of the assessment.

Please see our Billing & Insurance page for additional information.

Testing is typically one 2-hour appointment with your child and a 2-hour in-depth interview with parents only.

We recommend telling them that they will meet a friendly teacher to do some activities and that we’ll ask them some questions.

Parents will be included in all testing for toddlers and young children. Your clinician will give you more information on whether you will be included in the testing session. Please feel free to inquire; we understand every situation is different.

Our comprehensive report will be ready for you within two weeks of completing all testing and interviews.

We meet to review it together, answer questions, and provide helpful recommendations for therapies, professionals to follow up with, and community resources.

Still Have Questions?

Get in touch with our team.

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Let us know how we can help. You’re welcome to fill out a form or give us a call or text at 669-282-2510