Autism Diagnostic Evaluation Clinic

Spurwink’s Autism Diagnostic Evaluation Clinic provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art diagnostic evaluations for children and adults. The Clinic employs an interdisciplinary team comprised of professionals in psychiatry, psychology, and social work who can provide an initial diagnosis or help clarify complex diagnoses. This interdisciplinary team addresses individual child and family strengths and challenges, as well as co-occurring developmental and medical issues.

Our Autism Diagnostic Evaluation Clinic uses instruments considered the 'gold standard' in the field.  These include the ADI-R (Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised) and ADOS-G (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - Generic).

Components of the Diagnostic Evaluation:

• Parent interview
• Standardized assessments
• Structured child interview/play session
• Child observation
• Child psychiatric evaluation
• Face-to-face feedback session with parents
• Comprehensive written report