Autism Evaluations

An autism evaluation is recommended when a patient demonstrates ongoing difficulties with social communication and interaction, along with restricted or repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. Autism testing helps provide diagnostic clarity and personalized recommendations for children, adolescents, and adults.

Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder

We recommend scheduling an autism evaluation if you or your child is demonstrating any of the following symptoms:

Limited back and forth conversation
Uses your hand as a tool
Usually does not respond to his or her name being called
Limited pretend play
Rarely shares his or her interests or enjoyment with others
Limited social response
Seems withdrawn and in his or her own world
Poor eye contact
Limited facial expressions
Ignores the efforts of others to engage
Limited interest in other children
Difficulties with social cues
Repetitive speech (echolalia) or repetitive vocalizations
Repetitive hand movements (e.g., finger flicking or hand flapping)
Repetitive body movements (e.g., rocking, spinning)
Toe-walking
Repetitive use of objects
Lines up toys
Difficulties with transitions
Fixated interests (special interests, preferred objects, topics of conversation)
Preoccupation with texture or touch (includes attraction/aversion to texture)
Looks at objects or people out of the corner of his or her eyes
Visual fascination with lights or movement
Adverse response to specific sounds (covering ears)