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Psychological + Autism Testing
We offer a range of evaluation and consultation services designed to meet individuals and families wherever they are in the process. Our team will help you determine the right starting point for you or your child. Because every person and family is different, the number of appointments and total time involved may vary.
A brief phone consultation with our evaluation team is often the best way to begin.
What we assess and test:
Our expert team can assess children and adults at any level of ability, such as: preverbal, nonverbal or hyper-verbal.
- ADHD
- Behavioral Disorder
- Specific Learning Difference
- Autism
- Delays
- Gifted IQ
- Anxiety or ODD
- Mood disorder
- Twice Exceptional

Comprehensive Evaluation
A full, in-depth psychological, learning, developmental, and autism evaluation designed to provide a complete understanding of your child’s strengths, needs, and diagnostic profile

Focused Autism Confirmation
A targeted evaluation designed to clarify or confirm an autism diagnosis using existing records and a streamlined assessment.

Virtual Autism Services
Virtual or telehealth diagnostic and consultation services designed for toddlers and preschool-age children, providing accessible and timely autism evaluation support across Texas.

Second Opinion & Dx Clarification
Expert review and focused assessment when families want additional guidance or confirmation regarding prior evaluations.

Autism Screening
A brief clinical consultation to discuss developmental concerns, answer questions, and help determine whether a full evaluation is recommended.

Consultative Services
Professional consultation for families, schools, or other providers regarding behavioral, developmental, learning, or educational concerns.

Parent Guidance & Next Steps
A structured support session to help families understand evaluation results, recommendations, school planning, and treatment pathways.

Other Evaluative Services
If you’re unsure which service is the best fit, please reach out to our evaluation team.
Comprehensive Evaluation

What: A full, in-depth psychological, learning, developmental, and autism evaluation designed to provide a complete understanding of strengths, needs, and diagnostic profile.
Who: Ages 20 months through adulthood
Why: If your child is struggling academically, socially, emotionally, behaviorally, or developmentally — or if you simply want a deeper understanding of how they learn and function — a comprehensive evaluation can provide clear answers and actionable recommendations for school, therapy, and long-term planning.
How: Three separate appointments across three days—a clinical interview (1 hour), direct testing (4-6 hours, maybe more with complex or adult evaluations), and feedback session (45 minutes)
Focused Autism Confirmation

What: A targeted evaluation designed to clarify or confirm an autism diagnosis using existing records and a streamlined assessment.
Who: Ages 20 months through adulthood
Why: Maybe you’ve already had some testing done, or other professionals have mentioned autism, but haven’t given you a clear diagnosis. If you need confirmation to access services or just want clarity, this evaluation is designed to give you straightforward answers and documentation.
If your child has already completed prior testing, or other professionals have suggested autism, but documentation is still needed for services, school support, or treatment planning, this focused evaluation may be the most efficient path to clear diagnostic confirmation.
How: One appointment (3 hours)*
*Additional sessions may occasionally be recommended depending on case complexity or prior documentation.
Virtual Autism Services

What: Virtual or telehealth diagnostic and consultation services designed for toddlers and preschool-age children, providing accessible and timely autism evaluation support across Texas.
Who: Children ages 4 and under
Why: For many families, travel or scheduling makes in-person evaluations difficult. Virtual services can be especially helpful for families living outside the DFW area, children who function best in their home environment, or situations where prior professionals have already expressed autism concerns. This approach allows us to gather meaningful information while reducing barriers to care.
How: One virtual appointment (2 hours)*
*Some children may require a brief in-person follow-up appointment for diagnostic confirmation.
Second Opinion & Diagnostic Clarification

What: Expert review and focused assessment when families want additional guidance or confirmation regarding prior evaluations.
Who: Ages 20 months through adulthood
Why: If you’ve already completed an evaluation but still have questions — or you want additional clarity about diagnoses or recommendations — we can provide an independent clinical perspective to help you feel confident.
How: Number of sessions varies—talk to our evaluation team for details
Autism Screening & Consultation

What: A brief clinical consultation to discuss developmental concerns, answer questions, and help determine whether a full evaluation is recommended.
Who: Ages 20 months through 18 years
Why: If you’re unsure whether your child’s development, social communication, or behaviors may be related to autism — or you simply want expert guidance before taking the next step — this consultation provides a supportive place to start. We’ll listen carefully, answer your questions, and help you understand your options. NO DIAGNOSIS
How: One appointment (~1 hour)
Consultative Services

What: Professional consultation for families, schools, or other providers regarding behavioral, developmental, learning or educational concerns.
Who: Ages 20 months through adulthood
Why: Sometimes families need expert input without a full evaluation. Whether you’re navigating school challenges, behavioral concerns, or developmental questions, we can help clarify next steps and provide guidance tailored to your situation.
How: One session (~1 hour)
Parent Guidance & Next Steps

What: Support sessions to help families understand reports, recommendations, school planning, and treatment pathways.
Who: Ages 20 months through 22 years
Why: After receiving an evaluation report, many families feel overwhelmed about what to do next. This session helps translate results into a clear, practical plan. We’ll review recommendations, answer questions, and help you move forward with confidence.
How: One session (~1 hour)
Other Evaluative Services

If you’re unsure which service is the best fit, please reach out to our evaluation team. We are always happy to help guide you toward the most meaningful next step.
Autism Evaluation Fees (In Person)

A $300 non-refundable deposit is due at time of scheduling an evaluation. The balance is due on the day of testing. We do not take insurance, but can provide an insurance receipt upon completion of the evaluation process.
Ages 20 months to 4
- Clinical interview
- Testing including: cognitive, adaptive, motor, language, and social-emotional
- Autism assessment – including the ADOS-2
- Feedback session
$1,750.00
Ages 5 through 7
- Clinical interview
- Testing including: cognitive, adaptive, motor, language, social-emotional, behavioral, executive functioning / ADHD, and pragmatic language
- Autism assessment – including the ADOS-2
- Feedback session
$2,750.00
Ages 8 through 14
- Clinical interview
- Testing including: cognitive, adaptive, motor, language, social-emotional, behavioral, executive functioning / ADHD, and pragmatic language
- Autism assessment – including the ADOS-2
- Feedback session
$3,000.00
Ages 15 through 21
- Clinical interview
- Testing including: cognitive/intellectual, adaptive, motor, language, social-emotional, behavioral, executive functioning / ADHD
- Autism assessment – including the ADOS-2
- Feedback session
$3,250.00
Ages 22 and Older
- Clinical interview
- Testing including: cognitive/intellectual, adaptive, motor, language, social-emotional, behavioral, executive functioning / ADHD
- Autism assessment – including the ADOS-2
- Feedback session
$3,500.00
Additional Neuro- Psychological Testing
Neuropsychological testing beyond the base package (base package includes ADHD, cognitive/ intellectual testing).
Add-on $250.
Personality Testing
Such as the MMPI-3
Add-on $250.
Academic Testing
Academic achievement + placement
Learning differences + strengths
Academic accommodations
Academic modifications
Add-on $500.
Speech Testing
Assesses speech, language, social communication, play, and behaviors
Add-on $750.
See below for more details.
3-Step Process of In-Person Testing

01. / Clinical Interview
Scheduling details: can be in-person or a virtual session; usually scheduled at least 1 week before testing date; for ages 20 months - teen: with parents only; teen - adult: parents are encouraged to attend with client.
02. / Day of Testing
Scheduling details: testing must be completed in-person; questionnaires are sent out to other informants via email or by giving a hard-copy to parents to distribute; scoring and data integration usually take 1-2 weeks from time we receive all questionnaires; report-writing takes 1-4 weeks from time we receive all questionnaires depending on case complexity and age of client. Observations outside the clinic may be added if necessitated or requested, for an additional fee.
03. / Feedback Session
Scheduling details: this may be in-person or virtual; a feedback session may occur before a report is written if you would like results faster.
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Early Childhood Evaluations
We prioritize evaluation services for families with children aged 20 months up to age 4.
Additional Support
Consultation + Other Evaluative Services
Not sure if you should receive an evaluation? Unclear about testing results that you previously received? We can help to review previous evaluations and offer professional opinions and psychoeducation on results. Fee for consultations are based on the fee schedule of the evaluator.
Our brief consultations are geared toward families who do not require an in-depth comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, but rather are seeking clarification or recommendations for diagnosis or treatment (medication and non-medication). These consultations do not provide the more in-depth assessments conducted with our comprehensive assessments.
We offer:
Second opinion evaluations
Treatment planning
School placement and advocacy
Recommendations or clarifications
Scheduling detail: in-person or virtual
Sometimes a school observation is warranted to increase the validity of the testing findings. Your evaluator will discuss this option with you as an optional and additional service. As a rule, our evaluators do not typically engage in school observations if not clinically indicated. Fee for observations are based on the fee schedule of the evaluator.
Scheduling detail: a different evaluator on our team may be asked to conduct the evaluation if warranted.
Typical evaluations do necessitate over the hours allotted for these packages; however, some complex cases may require additional record review or testing above and beyond and thus require additional billable hours.
If you would like coaching, further assistance in understanding or for us to attend a school meeting with you, please consider our school advocacy services. Attending Admission Review Dismissal (ARD) meetings or informally meeting with administrations or teachers may help to access resources, services and programming.
