Adult Autism Evaluations
We offer comprehensive Autism evaluations for adults (18+) looking to better understand their neurotype. The clinicians at Restore Balance Therapy can help you navigate your diagnosis, offering a neurodivergent, affirming, and warm environment. When you sign up for your 120-minute evaluation, we'll use standardized behavior rating scales and additional screening tools to understand your specific diagnosis. Then, we'll share your results and provide personalized recommendations. At Restore Balance Therapy, we understand how overwhelming the diagnosis process can be, and we want to make it as comfortable as possible. We offer evaluations in person to those in the Metro Atlanta, GA area, and virtual to those in South Carolina.
We know that autism presents differently across, gender, sex, race, and ethnicity. We specialize in recognizing autistic differences in females, that might traditionally be missed.
Please note this is a self-pay service, and we do not directly bill insurance. We do offer payment plans when we can!
To schedule an appointment, please click the book now button, call us at 678-310-3829, or click contact! We offer evaluations in office and via telehealth.
Autism Evaluation
(2 options offered)
Option 1
$1100
($100 deposit due at booking)
What's included in an autism evaluation?
Your evaluation is broken up into four phases and includes:
1. A 120-minute MIGDAS-2 clinical interview
2. An additional measured autism assessments
3. A 30-to-45-minute feedback session
4. A written report covering all our findings
Option 2
$900
Your evaluation is broken up into 3 phases.
1. A 120-minute MIGDAS-2 clinical interview
2. Additional measured autism assessments
3. A one-page written report covering all our findings.
This option is better for people who do not need accommodations at work or school and are looking to explore a diagnosis for their knowledge.
Combined Autism and ADHD Evaluation
(1 option)
$1600
($100 deposit due at booking)
What's included in an Autism and ADHD evaluation?
Your evaluation is broken up into five phases and includes:
1. A 120-minute MIGDAS-2 clinical interview
2. Additional measured autism and ADHD assessments
3. A continual performance test for ADHD
4. A 30-to-45-minute feedback session
5. A written report covering all of our findings
When do we recommend signing up for an evaluation?
Not sure if you want to spend your money on an autism evaluation? We recommend signing up if:
1. You have a child or family member with autism
2. You haven't responded to traditional therapy or medication management
3. Your health care provider has mentioned the possibility of autism in the past
4. You have other diagnoses but don't feel as though they fully explain the complexity of your experiences
Sign up for your autism evaluation today. Please note that we work with adults only.
What is the MIGDAS-2?
The MIGDAS-2 is a comprehensive approach to diagnosing autism spectrum disorder that incorporates neurodivergent language. Developed by licensed psychologist Marilyn Monteiro, MIGDAS-2 utilizes a sensory-based interview process. We'll follow structured guidelines for gathering information on behavior in various settings. This approach helps us create a detailed behavioral profile that supplements your assessment scores, enabling us to provide an accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plan. To learn more about our adult autism evaluation process, contact us today.
Policies
A deposit is required to book a comprehensive evaluation. This is a non-refundable deposit.
If appointments are not canceled 24 hours in advance then the evaluation will be billed at the hourly rate of $175/hour.
Complex evaluations may require more time, which will be billed at the hourly rate of $170/hour.
Arriving late to an evaluation may result in additional time needed and additional charges.
Payment
Most insurance companies will not cover autism evaluations. We are self-pay only because of this. However, we can provide you with a super bill. You can submit this to your insurance and may have some cost of testing covered. You will need to check your out-of-network benefits.
Our Approach
We have chosen assessments that are neurodivergent affirming. They go beyond traditional testing and assess for symptoms that might not be caught on a self-report, or symptoms that present more hidden. We are passionate about providing neurodivergent affirming evaluations. This means that we do not pathologize and we do not see symptoms as deficits. We evaluate for strengths, finding that to be an imperative part of the written report. Our evaluators are neurodivergent and understand what it is like to go through the evaluation process. We want to make it as comfortable and affirming as possible.
Please note this is not psychological or nueropsychological testing, we are looking for brain style differences consistent with Autism Spectrum. If we feel that neuropsychological or learning disability testing is needed we will refer you to the appropriate professional.
Currently, Carrie and Kristen are providing evaluations.
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