Autism Testing
Why Autism Testing Matters
Our autism testing process supports children, teens, and adults with affirming and research-based evaluations — so you can find clarity, answers, and a path forward.
Autism isn’t one-size-fits-all. Traits can look different across age, gender, or background — and many people are misdiagnosed or overlooked altogether. At Transformative Growth, we provide thorough, affirming ASD evaluations for children, teens, and adults. Our goal is to help you better understand how autism may be impacting life — and what support makes sense moving forward.
What We Assess in Autism Evaluations
- Social communication & interaction
- Repetitive behaviors or fixated interests
- Cognitive processing differences
- Sensory regulation
- Emotional regulation
- Adaptive functioning
Who Conducts Your autism testing Evaluation?
What to Expect from autism testing
- Warm, welcoming intake session
- Interviews with caregivers or educators (if applicable)
- Use of gold-standard tools like the ADOS-2
- Comprehensive written report
- Clear, personalized feedback
- Recommendations for supports, accommodations, or further care
- Duration: Varies by case (typically 3–5 hours over 1–2 sessions)
- EVALUATOR: Licensed Psychologist or LCPC
- PROCESS TYPE: Neurodiversity-Affirming | Supportive | Individualized
Why People & Organizations Trust Us with Autism Testing
Neurodiversity-Informed
Our clinicians approach every evaluation with understanding and respect for how autism uniquely presents.
Autism Experts
Our clinicians are trained in autism, ADHD, and related neurodevelopmental differences - including presentations often overlooked in girls, adults, and BIPOC individuals.
Clarity Leads To Support
A correct diagnosis is a powerful step toward receiving the accommodations, resources, and care that truly help.
Why Accurate Autism testing Diagnosis Matters
Autism doesn’t always present the same way — especially in girls, adults, or individuals with co-occurring conditions. Traits may be masked or misunderstood, leading to missed or incorrect diagnoses.
At Transformative Growth, we go beyond surface-level checklists. Our team uses a comprehensive, multi-tool process — including the ADOS-2 — to ensure each diagnosis reflects the full picture. Our approach is grounded in neurodiversity, clarity, and care.
Clinical Precision
We use multiple tools — including gold-standard ADHD assessments — to ensure the results reflect your full experience.
Supervised by Experts
All evaluations are led or overseen by licensed psychologists or LCPCs — not unsupervised trainees.
Specialists in ADHD
We understand how ADHD overlaps with other neurodevelopmental needs, including autism, anxiety, and executive functioning challenges.
Evaluations with Integrity
No shortcuts or trend chasing. Just real answers you can trust to guide your next steps.
FAQ
Yes — insurance can cover the cost of autism testing! Coverage depends on each person’s individual plan, but many insurance providers include psychological and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Give us a call at (630) 423-6010 or email us at Contact@transformativegrowth.org and we’ll run a benefits check for you so you know exactly where you stand before getting started.
As a nonprofit, we’re committed to making sure cost is never a barrier to getting the clarity you or your child needs. Reach out through our contact page or give us a call and we’ll walk through your options together — we’ll do everything we can to make it work.
We offer autism evaluations for individuals ages 5 and up — children, teens, and adults. Every evaluation is tailored to the age, background, and specific needs of the person being assessed.
Most evaluations take between 3 and 5 hours, typically completed across 1 to 2 sessions. The exact time depends on the individual and the scope of what’s being assessed. We’ll give you a clear picture of what to expect before your appointment.
We use a comprehensive, multi-method approach that includes gold-standard assessment tools, clinical interviews, caregiver and educator interviews where applicable, and rating scales. Every evaluation goes well beyond a surface-level checklist — we look at the full picture to make sure nothing gets missed.
Absolutely — we evaluate adults as well as children and teens. Autism is frequently missed or misdiagnosed in adults, particularly in women, girls, and BIPOC individuals whose traits may present differently or have been masked over time. It’s never too late to get clarity.
That’s very common. Autism often overlaps with ADHD, anxiety, and other neurodevelopmental differences. Depending on what’s going on, we can incorporate additional areas of assessment into the same evaluation or discuss what approach makes the most sense for your specific situation — so you walk away with a complete picture.
Every evaluation is led or supervised by a licensed psychologist or LCPC with advanced training in autism and neurodevelopmental differences. We never rely on unsupervised clinicians for complex diagnostic decisions — every report is backed by clinical experience and a neurodiversity-affirming approach.
Yes. Our comprehensive written reports include clear recommendations for supports and accommodations — whether that’s for an IEP, a 504 plan, workplace accommodations, or further care. We make sure the report is detailed, actionable, and ready to be used wherever you need it.
Give us a call at (630) 423-6010, email us at Contact@transformativegrowth.org, or reach out through our contact page. Our team will answer your questions, run a benefits check if needed, and get you scheduled — we’re here to make the first step as straightforward as possible.