Autism & Psychiatric Evaluation

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This evaluation is completed in 3 appointments and assesses the presence or absence of signs or symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD.) We complete evaluations for 3 year olds and adults.

 

The first appointment includes a psychiatric evaluation with only parents/guardians present for younger or non-verbal children, and with parents/guardians and child or teen if verbal. This will take approximately 1 1/2 hours.

If you have information from prior providers, school/teacher comments, school testing/progress reports, psychological testing/evaluations, medical/neurological history/information, it will be very helpful to bring this to the initial evaluation. 

Dr Weibrecht may also provide other screening forms for the parent/guardian to complete for full assessment.

 

The second appointment consists of utilization of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - 2 (ADOS-2.) This has been considered the gold standard for screening of behaviors and more that may be present in individuals with ASD. This is completed with parents/guardians present for toddlers and young, and sometimes other children, and with parents/guardians for older children and teens.

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The third appointment is held in order to summarize the findings on the ADOS-2, obtain additional information and further assess the child or teen. Recommendations for the child or teen will also be discussed. This appointment generally takes an hour. 

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(If there are coexisting diagnoses, such as ADHD, anxiety or otherwise, we may be able to asses for these as well in the time given. Occasionally, a fourth appointment may be requested. Dr Weibrecht may also refer you back to your provider or another provider depending on the findings and the parent or guardian's preference.)