Telehealth Services at ASAC
Evaluations
Diagnostic Confirmation Evaluations
Diagnostic confirmation evaluations are conducted when an individual has already received a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD)*, but additional psychological testing is needed in order to confirm or verify the diagnosis. The most common reason for these evaluations is to gain insurance authorization to initiate treatment services such as applied behavior analysis (ABA). The evaluation includes one or more of the following:
- Parent/Caregiver interview
- Assessment of autism symptomatology
- Assessment of adaptive functioning
- Review of records
Diagnostic confirmation evaluations require a previous diagnosis of ASD from a diagnosing professional (e.g., neurologist, psychologist, psychiatrist, developmental pediatrician).
Cost: $1000
Developmental Diagnostic Evaluation (Infancy through age 3)
A developmental diagnostic evaluation is conducted when there are concerns about a young child's communication, language, social functioning and/or when there are suspicions of a possible ASD. Developmental diagnostic evaluations consist of:
- Parent/caregiver interview
- Assessment of autism symptomatology (including administration of Tele-ASD-Peds, a virtual observational assessment measure.
- Developmental testing to assess language, daily livings skills and motor skills
- Assessment of emotional/behavioral functioning
- Review of any prior records
Upon completion of the evaluation, caregivers are provided with a feedback session and a written report, detailing the results of the evaluation and therapeutic recommendations.
Cost: $2200
Therapy
Autism Caregiver Training (ACT)
Autism Caregiver Training (ACT) ACT is a 6-week online training program for parents or caregivers of children between the ages of 2-8 years old with a diagnosis of ASD. In this training, caregivers will be taught basic principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). They will learn to identify causes of disruptive behaviors, implement strategies to reduce problem behaviors at home and in the community, and increase prosocial behaviors and adaptive skills. This virtual program uses HIPAA compliant Zoom platform. Parents will have access to a pre-recorded webinar with the week’s lesson and will receive individual virtual sessions with the BCBA to review home practice and troubleshoot as needed. This training is appropriate for parents or caregivers of children who are currently receiving ABA therapy, as well as those who are not. Download informational flyer in English or Spanish
Cost: $600 for 6-week program
Project ImPACT:Improving Parents As Communication Teachers
Project ImPACT Is a 6-week online parent coaching program for parents and their children between 18 months to 6 years old with social communication delays. In this training, parents will be taught how to improve their young child’s communication, play and engagement by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Parents will be coached in setting up their home for successful interactions, increase engagement and back and forth interactions with their child as well as teaching new communication skills. Parents will have access to a pre-recorded webinar with the week’s lesson and will receive individual coaching sessions via HIPAA compliant Zoom. Download informational flyer.
Cost: $600 for 6-week program
