Autism evaluation
Securing a timely evaluation for children with a potential diagnosis of autism-spectrum disorder is challenging and, at times, overwhelming. Wait lists for these evaluations are long and families must prepare and provide enormous amounts of information.
Northwest Pediatric Center (NWPC) autism team was launched to address this very issue. Our autism team offers patients and their families a comprehensive evaluation and review – all within our clinic.
When your child is referred to our autism team, we evaluate the information from all areas of your child’s experience, including school, daycare, early intervention, speech, OT, and the patient’s medical provider. The team, which includes a neurodevelopmentalist, then evaluates the information and makes recommendations about the best next steps to support you and your child’s success in school and in life. If a child needs further evaluation for possible autism-spectrum disorder, NWPC’s neurodevelopmentalist meets with the child in a timely manner, avoiding the usually long autism-evaluation wait times.
This page has the guidelines and forms you’ll need to begin the evaluation process.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Shawn Tso at 360-736-6778.
