Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
A comprehensive autism evaluation clarifies whether a child's social, communication, and behavioral profile is best explained by autism spectrum disorder, and distinguishes it from conditions that can look similar — social anxiety, ADHD, language disorders, and OCD among them. EBPC provides comprehensive autism evaluations for children, teens, and young adults in Calabasas.
When is an evaluation warranted?
An evaluation is indicated when children show:
Differences in social communication or reciprocity
Strong, focused interests, or difficulty with change and transitions
Sensory sensitivities that affect daily life
Concerns raised by a pediatrician, teacher, or school team
A previous evaluation that didn't fit, or that left questions unanswered
Need for documentation to access school or regional center services
What does the evaluation include?
Evaluations include a developmental and clinical history, standardized autism-specific measures, cognitive and language assessment as indicated, adaptive functioning measures, and screening for co-occurring conditions. You receive a comprehensive written report and a feedback session that explains the findings in plain language and lays out concrete next steps.
Reports are prepared to be usable by schools, regional centers, and treatment providers.
FAQs
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Our focus is evaluation. Where treatment for co-occurring anxiety, behavior difficulties, or parent support is appropriate, we may be able to provide it, and we'll refer for services outside our scope.
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Typically several appointments across a few weeks, followed by report preparation. We'll give you a specific timeline at intake.
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Yes, we evaluate adults.
