According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, “Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition which is usually diagnosed in the first 3 years of life. Generally, parents become concerned when their child has delays in speech development, limited social relatedness, and restricted interests and activities.”

According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, “Parents and relatives should be concerned about their infant or toddler if they notice any of the following delays or behavior problems and discuss concerns with their child’s pediatrician to obtain appropriate referrals for evaluation:

• Lack of or delay in development of spoken language
• Repetitive use of language and/or motor mannerisms (e.g., hand-flapping, twirling objects)
• Little or no eye contact
• Lack of interest in peer relationships
• Lack of spontaneous or make-believe play
• Persistent fixation on parts of objects

Should your child’s pediatrician mention that social or language milestones are unmet during a routine checkup, or:

• If your child avoids making eye contact or frequently does not engage visually with others
• If your child becomes easily upset or startled by loud sounds or other sensory stimuli
• If your child faces challenges in communicating
• If your child shows little interest in social interactions
• If your child exhibits behavioral issues that lack an obvious cause
• If your child struggles to adapt to changes or unexpected events

For a more detailed list of signs and symptoms, please consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

We assess children for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) starting at 12 months and up to 6 years old. While a formal diagnosis typically occurs at 18 months or older, early evaluation is crucial for planning interventions.

Moreover, some children might not display all symptoms until they are closer to 3 years old, potentially delaying diagnosis in earlier assessments. Additionally, a few children may not exhibit complete symptoms until later in their childhood.

Diagnostic assessments are often a crucial first step in the journey of autism therapy. Many, but not all, insurance plans cover the cost of autism testing. Allow us to help verify your insurance coverage.

Our current location is in Grapevine, Texas. We plan to open additional locations soon. In the meantime, you are welcome to visit our Grapevine location from anywhere in Texas.

Our in-office evaluation is between one-and-a-half and two hours long depending on the child’s specific needs. When we schedule your child’s visit, we will provide a more accurate estimate.

We do not provide medication management.