Yes. I offer autism evaluations in Pensacola, Florida for children, teens, and adults ages 18 months and older. These evaluations are designed to help clarify whether autism may be part of the picture and to give you clear next steps, recommendations, and documentation.

I provide autism testing for anyone 18 months old or older, including toddlers, children, adolescents, and adults. If you have been searching for an adult autism evaluation in Pensacola or an evaluation for a young child, this service is designed to support both.

Your autism evaluation includes three appointments:

1. Intake session to gather history, current concerns, and background information

2. ADOS-2 testing session completed in office

3. Results session to review findings, recommendations, and next steps

The process is designed to feel clear, supportive, and thorough without being confusing or overwhelming.

No. The first session (intake) and third session (results) can be completed virtually, which gives families and adults more flexibility. The second appointment, which includes the ADOS-2, must be completed in office because it is an observational assessment that needs to be administered face to face. The ADOS-2 is widely used across ages from toddlers through adult

The ADOS-2 stands for the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition. It is one of the most widely used tools in autism evaluations and includes modules spanning toddlerhood through adulthood. It is an observation-based assessment that helps evaluate communication, social interaction, play, and behavior patterns associated with autism.

es. I provide adult autism evaluations for adults who have long wondered whether autism may explain social differences, sensory sensitivities, burnout, masking, communication differences, or lifelong patterns that never fully made sense. If you are looking for an adult autism assessment in Pensacola, FL, this can be a helpful place to start.

I do not bill insurance directly. However, I can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement, depending on your out-of-network benefits. Reimbursement is never guaranteed, so I always recommend checking with your insurance plan directly if you want to know what may be covered.

An autism evaluation may be worth considering if you or your child are experiencing things like:

• social communication differences

• sensory sensitivities

• repetitive behaviors or intense interests

• difficulty with transitions or flexibility

• masking or burnout

• longstanding feelings of being different without clear answers

Many people seek an evaluation because they want more clarity, self-understanding, school support recommendations, workplace accommodations, or guidance for next steps.

The exact timeline can vary based on scheduling, but the evaluation is completed across three appointments: intake, in-office ADOS-2 testing, and a results session. Each session will take 60 minutes and the ADOS-2 is set to go no longer than 60 minutes so we will not go past that. My goal is to make the process feel organized, clear, and supportive from start to finish.

Yes. During the results session, we will go over the findings together and discuss recommendations, next steps, and any helpful support options. You will leave with more clarity about what was found and what to do next as well as a packet of resources to help with the diagnosis.

During an autism evaluation in Pensacola, I use a combination of standardized screening tools and clinical observation to build a complete picture of communication, social interaction, behavior patterns, and sensory processing. The ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) is the core observational assessment used during the in-office appointment.

Depending on the person’s age, developmental stage, and concerns, additional autism screening tools may include:

• CARS-2 (Childhood Autism Rating Scale) to help evaluate autism characteristics across multiple developmental areas
• SRS-2 (Social Responsiveness Scale) to measure social communication and autism-related traits across settings
• M-CHAT-R/F (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers) for early autism screening in toddlers
• ASQ-3 (Ages & Stages Questionnaire) to assess developmental milestones in young children
• ASQ-SE (Ages & Stages Questionnaire – Social Emotional) to evaluate emotional and behavioral development
• Sensory Processing Checklists to identify sensory sensitivities or regulation differences
• Adult autism screening measures, including tools commonly used to assess autism traits in adult women and masked presentations

These tools help provide a more complete and accurate picture when combined with:

• the ADOS-2 observation
• developmental history gathered during the intake
• clinical expertise and diagnostic criteria

Every autism evaluation is individualized, so the exact screening tools used may vary depending on the client’s age (18 months through adulthood), developmental history, and current concerns.

The goal is to provide a clear, thorough, and thoughtful autism assessment that helps you better understand strengths, challenges, and possible next steps.

The autism evaluation process is completed across three appointments:

• Intake appointment: $150
• ADOS-2 testing appointment (in office): $400
• Results session, recommendations, and report writing: $150

This brings the total cost of the autism evaluation to $700.

This fee includes the intake interview, standardized assessment tools such as the ADOS-2, scoring and interpretation of screening measures, the results appointment, and written documentation.

I believe in transparent pricing, so families and adults know exactly what to expect before starting the evaluation process.

Although I do not bill insurance directly, I can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company to explore possible out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.