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Comprehensive Evaluations

for Toddlers, Preschoolers, Children, & Teens

Evaluation Process

ADHD Evaluations
Children & Teens

ADHD is not determined by behavior alone
High energy, distractibility, or emotional reactivity can be part of typical development; diagnosis requires careful consideration of developmental history, context, and functional impact



Rating scales are only one part of the evaluation
Rating scales are interpreted within a broader clinical evaluation that includes developmental history, observation, and clinical judgment
 

Our evaluations can help clarify:
If ADHD is an appropriate diagnosis for you
How attention and emotion regulation difficulties impact daily life for you
What supports, interventions, and accommodations may be most beneficial for you


Strong academic performance does not
rule out ADHD

Academic performance alone does not capture the presence or absence of ADHD-related impairment

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For more information about scheduling an ADHD evaluation with
Dr. Sarah Haas

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Austism Evaluations
18 months - 17 years old

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Autism can look different from person to person
An autism diagnosis requires understanding patterns across development and contexts. We understand that autism may look a little different for everyone. There is no single presentation of autism and characteristics may differ based on age, gender, culture, and support needs



A comprehensive evaluation is our gold standard
No single test can diagnose autism. Our evaluations involve several evidence-based measures and rating scales, plus an in-depth developmental history, observation, and clinical judgment to determine if an autism diagnosis fits you or your child’s experiences
 

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What if there were no developmental delays?
A child meeting their developmental milestones does not rule out Autism. Symptoms of Autism can be subtle or interpreted as personality differences rather than developmental ones

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Our evaluations can help clarify:
If Autism is an appropriate diagnosis for you
How social, emotional, and behavioral functioning impacts daily life for you
What supports, interventions, and accommodations may be most beneficial for you

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For more information about scheduling an ADHD evaluation with
Dr. Katie Witkowski

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