9 resources for Evaluation
Not sure what to expect at your child's ADHD evaluation? This guide covers what happens with a pediatrician vs. psychologist, what documentation to bring, the medication conversation, and why evaluation quality varies more than you'd expect.
Waiting weeks or months for an ADHD evaluation? These 5 concrete steps — from building your school file to researching providers — will put your family ahead when results arrive.
Not sure what to expect at your child's autism evaluation? This step-by-step guide covers what happens before, during, and after — including the ADOS-2, parent interview, the report, and what to do when results are inconclusive.
Waiting months for an autism evaluation is hard — but the wait doesn't have to be empty time. Here are 5 concrete things to do right now that will put your family ahead when the results arrive.
Several types of professionals can diagnose autism—developmental pediatricians, psychologists, psychiatrists, and others. Here's what each offers, and how to choose the right path for your child.
Autism evaluations typically have a 3–6 month wait. ADHD evaluations through a pediatrician can be weeks. Here are the realistic timelines for getting in, the evaluation itself, and receiving the report — plus what to do while you wait.
Autism evaluations cost $2,000–$5,000 out of pocket. Insurance often covers them — but in-network status, deductibles, and prior authorization all affect what you actually pay. Here's what to know, plus free options if coverage falls short.
You waited months for this evaluation. A psychoeducational evaluation report is one of the most important documents your child will ever have—this guide walks you through what it means and how to use it.
Early intervention is a federally funded system of services for children under 3 with developmental delays. Learn what it covers, how eligibility works, and how to refer your child today.