EVALUATION SERVICES
The Center for Autism provides evaluation and assessment services to individuals of all ages. To schedule an appointment, please contact our Intake Coordinator at 215-220-2163. The Intake Coordinator will collect basic information and ask questions about the person to be evaluated/assessed. We will need the following information about the person at the time of your call:
- Concerns; Reason for evaluation
- Social Security Number
- Date of Birth
- Insurance Information (for the individual insured and primary policy holder), which includes Medical Assistance and private insurance, if applicable
- Contact information (phone number, address)
- Copies of any previous assessments (e.g. school, psychological, psychiatric)
Diagnostic Evaluation
After the initial phone interview, The Center may schedule a comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluation that will be conducted by a psychiatrist. During this evaluation, we gather a comprehensive medical and family history and complete an interview and/or interactive play session. If needed, the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) is administered. The ADOS is the gold standard in autism diagnosis and is a standardized assessment of communication, social interaction and play.
Through this evaluation, our psychiatrists are able to determine an individual’s diagnosis and will discuss what this means for the client and his/her family. Furthermore, the family will receive a formal report, which includes the individual’s diagnosis and appropriate recommendations.
Level of Care Assessment
The Level of Care Assessment (LCA) is a service offered to individuals who already have a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder from a reputable, qualified provider. The LCA is used to accurately recommend the appropriate level of services and/or type of care that may be needed for an individual. The LCA is conducted by a master’s level clinician. During the appointment we collect a basic history and conduct an interview or interactive play session. Subsequently, the Center will make a recommendation for the next appropriate service.
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