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believe that the most accurate and comprehensive
approach to evaluating autism and other
developmental disorders involves a multidisciplinary
evaluation. The purpose of the evaluation is to
determine current level of functioning and
appropriate diagnosis, as well as to provide
detailed recommendations based upon an individual’s
individual profile and best practices strategies.
ASAC Evaluation
is based on individual needs and
includes the use of the Gold Standards
in Autism Diagnostic Assessments:
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The Autism
Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) is a
semi-structured observation instrument used to
assess social and communicative behaviors in
individuals.
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The Autism
Diagnostic Interview, Revised (ADI-R) is a
semi-structured interview that targets the
quality of a person’s communication, social
development, and interests and behaviors, the
three areas that are affected in individuals
with autism spectrum disorders.
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Psychological/developmental Assessments to
measure the individual’s current cognitive
functioning
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Psychoeducational Assessments to measure
academic achievement, including strengths and
weaknesses, in school-aged children.
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Communication Assessment to assess current
expressive, receptive, and pragmatic (socially
motivated) language
- Adaptive
Behavior Scales to determine the level of the
person’s performance in the day-to-day
activities necessary to take care of oneself and
get along with others
- Behavioral
Observations may include school observation.
Families are provided
with in-person feedback and a detailed evaluation
report (usually 10-15 pages). A significant portion
of the report is devoted to recommendations for
intervention and education for children.
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Assessment
Fees |
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*Evaluation Fee: $1500; sliding scale fee
available based on annual household income
*Re-evaluation
Fee: $1000; sliding scale fee available
based on annual household income
*Screening
Fee: $200
*Fees based
on administration of tests by doctoral
students in Clinical Psychology. Fees
increase when testing completed by Licensed
Psychologist. Fees are subject to change. |
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Re-evaluations are
available. Families are invited back to the ASAC
for follow-up evaluations following the
comprehensive assessment. Most children return to
our team every two years during school years for a comprehensive
re-evaluation. Recommendations are updated at that
time.
Screenings are
available to provide initial information
regarding current symptomatology and to assess the
need for additional evaluation.
For families living
in the South Florida area, the
University of Miami
/ Nova Southeastern University
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)
provides direct family assistance and follow-up.
Families living in other parts of Florida are
referred to their regional CARD Centers.
Out-of-state and international families are assisted
by ASAC staff.
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