This evaluation is how your child's Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) learns about your child's specific needs, strengths, and goals before building a personalized plan for therapy. Knowing what to expect from this process can help your family feel more confident and prepared when the day arrives.

If you're unsure about the next steps, understanding the autism diagnosis process is a great place to start.

Join us for a parent-friendly walkthrough of the autism diagnostic process. In this on-demand webinar, our clinical experts explain how autism is identified, what screening and evaluation steps are involved, and how families can prepare for the next steps after a diagnosis.

Hearing that your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can bring a mix of emotions. Many parents feel relief at finally having answers, while also feeling overwhelmed, unsure, or anxious about what comes next. All of those reactions are normal.

Explore how the ADOS can help autism professionals assess for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. Learn more about diagnostic support at ABC!

Understanding autism spectrum disorder (ASD) risk factors can help with early identification. Explore what the research says about potential influences.