AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER DIAGNOSIS AND EVALUATION

Why Choose an Online Autism Evaluation Process?

Low-Cost: In 2024, the price of autism evaluations can range anywhere from $1,500 to $3,500 and is often accompanied with brutally long waiting lists. At AMR, we are able to provide autism evaluations for only $400 in total.

Self-Paced: Our online process provides you with the flexibility to complete the self-paced assessments ahead of the virtual appointment, which takes approximately 20 minutes. This method ensures that the client is able to receive and discuss their results with the Evaluator promptly and efficiently.

No Waitlist: Our method allows more clients to receive our services. By choosing AMR, you are choosing to bypass waitlists and make it easier for other to receive diagnostic services as well!

Across the Lifespan: We offer our services to both children (18 months and older) and adults.

Virtual: Currently we are able to serve Florida, North Carolina, Texas, New Jersey, and New York.

THE EVALUATION PROCESS

There are 2 types of processes for both the adults and children evaluations:

1. Self-Paced with a 20 minute one-on-one video call talking through results and answering any questions ($400). This is recommended for those that have the ability to take the assigned online tests ahead of time. It is a convenient method for those who need to save time and money and prefer less pressure while answering questions. Due to the nature of the neurodiverse community, the clinician recommends this method and expects more accurate results through this self-paced method. The patient will receive the full evaluation report (30-40 pages) in about 5-7 days.

2. Two-hour evaluation with no final 20 minute interview (contact clinician for price). (If additional time is needed to take the tests, client will be charged). This is not recommended for those who feel pressure or anxiety when taking tests. This is not recommended for children due to their limited attention span. This is recommended for those who have already taken several of these exams (or similar ones) and feel comfortable in this type of online testing environment. The patient will receive the full evaluation report (30-40 pages) in about 5-7 days.

How Does It Work?

Assessments are emailed directly to you once you've booked your evaluation and we expect you to complete the assessments before the telehealth appointment. (Unless you opt for the 2-hour evaluation where you'll be taking the tests in real time.
The evaluation consists of several assessment methods including caregiver/self-report measures, clinical interviews, and clinical observation assessment tools.
During your schedule 20-minute final appointment, we share our diagnostic impressions and discuss additional next steps as well as answer any questions you may have.
While we do not take insurance, we provide a detailed invoice if you wish to submit to your insurance company if they cover the service and you have out-of-network benefits. The reimbursement will be sent directly to you from the insurance company.
We email a full 20+ page diagnostic report within approximately 1-2 weeks of the evaluation.
Often for state/government funding, you report must be signed by a Primary Care Physician, Pediatrician, or Psychiatrist.

FAQS

WHAT DOES THE FINAL EVALUATION REPORT INCLUDE?

The evaluation report for Adults includes a battery of 9 assessments: CLEAR Autism Diagnostic Evaluation (CADE), Camouflaging Autistic Traits (CAT-Q), Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale (RAADS-R), IDR Labs Autism Spectrum Test, Aspie Quiz, Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ), Empathy Quotient (EQ), Checklist for Autism Spectrum Disorder (CASD), and the DSM-V Checklist.

The child reports include the M-CHAT, CLEAR Autism Diagnostic Evaluation (CADE), IDR Labs Autism Spectrum Test, Checklist for Autism Spectrum Disorder (CASD), the CAST (for ages 4-11), the ASSQ (for ages 11-17), and the DSM-V Checklist. Depending on age/child's abilities, additional videos are recommended to be shared to clinician for second opinions on play style, Reduce/Repetitive Behaviors, and language sample.

All evaluation report also includes testing results, accommodation recommendations, and a Diagnosis with clinician’s signature. Evaluation report must be sent to your Primary Care Physician to sign off on.

WHAT ARE THE DRAWBACKS OF CHOOSING THIS LOW-PRICED DIAGNOSTIC PROCESS

There are no drawbacks, and our services will grant you a fully legitimate ASD diagnosis and evaluation report. We believe that all people deserve the chance to afford receiving an ASD diagnosis, especially if they are able to put in the initial paperwork and test-taking on their own.

HOW CAN YOU DIAGNOSE SOMEONE IN ONLY 20 MINUTES?

Once you book your appointment, you will receive an email where you will be asked to complete the assessments on your own time in order to save both the clinician and client’s time as well as reduce the stress load of the person taking the test. Since there is no time limit, the person taking the assessments can do it on their own time, which will allow for more accurately representative data. We have chosen the most efficient assessment tools available in order to not waste time. Interviews that could last up to 2 hours are concentrated into a questionnaire which you fill out ahead of time. (*** If you opt for the two-hour evaluation, you will complete all of the tests in the two hours with the clinician’s guidance).

CAN I MEET WITH YOU BEFORE I DECIDE TO COMMIT TO THIS

Yes I offer free 10-minute phone consultations to explain the process and help you determine which testing method is best for you.

WHAT ARE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS?

I am a Board Certified Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist with 400+ hours of experience working with the autistic community. I also hold a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS) Certification through the IDDS. I have experience advocating for people with disabilities and prioritize the autistic individual’s needs.

CAN A SPEECH THERAPIST DIAGNOSE AUTISM?

A speech therapist with proper training, qualifications, and experience is legally equipped to diagnose Autism; however, a Physician must sign off on the 30+ page evaluation in order for your state to legally allow for the individual to receive any benefits related to your diagnosis.

WHAT WILL THIS DIAGNOSIS PROVIDE FOR ME?

It will provide you (and others) with a sense of understanding of the way you problem solve, communicative, and executively function. The diagnosis given in the 30+ page report, once signed by your Primary Care Physician, can provide you with the necessary accommodations you may need in school or work.

DO YOU PROVIDE PAYMENT PLANS?

We ask for half of the evaluation and report fee upfront and the second half after the report has been emailed to you.