Autism Testing

You or your child may need more support when signs of autism or ASD are starting to show up in your day-to-day life. Is there an autism test? Our Tampa, FL area experts can assist with testing for ASD using a private and professional autism assessment. When you’re ready to schedule your testing session at our Wesley Chapel, FL office, please click the ‘Schedule Today’ button to connect with us and get the process started.

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Seeing Signs of Autism

Do you notice your child has a speech delay or he or she does not seem interested in interacting with people?
 
Are you concerned because your child does not have any friends? Do they have difficulty joking around or understanding sarcasm?
 
At our Wesley Chapel, FL therapy practice, we understand your concerns and desires to understand your child’s struggles at a deeper level. We can support you in learning how to best advocate for your child’s needs. We have helped many parents walk this journey of exploring an Autism diagnosis. As well as taking the appropriate next steps to advocate for their child’s needs.
A young girl draws on a piece of paper with a pencil other colored pencils nearby. This could represent a child participating in a test. If you have questions about your child or the signs of autism, contact us for autism testing in Wesley Chapel, FL. An autism evaluation can help you better provide for your child's needs.

Symptoms of Autism

You or your child may be experiencing:

  • Loss of previously acquired speech, babbling, or social skills
  • Avoidance of eye contact
  • Persistent preference for solitude
  • Difficulty understanding other people’s feelings
  • Delayed language development
  • Persistent repetition of words or phrases (echolalia)
  • Resistance to minor changes in routine or surroundings
  • Restricted interests
  • Repetitive behaviors (flapping, rocking, spinning, etc.)
  • Unusual and intense reactions to sounds, smells, tastes, textures, lights and/or colors
A lone young Asian child wearing glasses rests against a table with an open book flipped to a random page. This could symbolize the preference for solitude, a common sign of autism. Contact us for a child autism test in Wesley Chapel, FL to better understand your child's behaviors and needs.

Comprehensive autism testing in Wesley Chapel, FL can help determine if you or your child is showing symptoms consistent with Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Why consider an autism evaluation? What is involved when testing for ASD? 

Getting an accurate evaluation of autism spectrum concerns includes many components, however,   reciprocal social behavior is perhaps the most important component. Testing for autism spectrum concerns will include:

  • Cognitive measures of intelligence (verbal, non-verbal, fluid reasoning, and processing speed) and academic ability
  • Structured assessment of social interaction
  • Behavioral evaluation via checklists
  • School observation for “real world” data regarding social interaction
  • Comprehensive written report with personalized recommendations
Close up of a hand with a pen pointing to a bar graph. The data on this page could represent what results might look like on an autism test for kids. We offer autism testing in Wesley Chapel, FL. Contact us to learn more about an autism evaluation today.

You are not alone. We’re here to guide you with autism testing services.

Many parents are terrified to learn their child is on the autism spectrum. Expectations give way to fears of what to do if their child is diagnosed with any kind of disorder. 

Though the cause and makeup of autism is unknown, parents can take advanced steps in early detection and diagnosis if the symptoms are present.

Studies show, for example, that early intensive behavioral intervention improves learning, communication and social skills in young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

A young girl sits on a table as she focuses on a handheld toy while a woman watches with a notebook. This could represent what an autism test for kids in Wesley Chapel, FL might look like. Contact us to receive support for your child with a comprehensive autism evaluation.

Steps of the Evaluation Process at Sheltering Oaks near Tampa, FL

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Other Mental Health Services at Sheltering Oaks Counseling

Your family may need help in more than one way. At Sheltering Oaks Counseling, we want to meet the mental health needs of every member of your family. Therefore, we offer a number of  mental health services at our Wesley Chapel, FL based therapy clinic.  For example, our therapists offer Christian counselingcounseling for young adults, therapy for cancer survivors and trauma therapy. We also have marriage counseling, family therapy, play therapy, and counseling for ministers. Not only can we help you in our Tampa area counseling offices, but we can also work with you anywhere in the state with online therapy in Florida.

Additionally, we offer several types of testing services, including neuropsychological testing, ADHD testing, psychoeducational evaluationGifted testing, and more. Finally, our specialty services for veterans and parents as IEP advocates can help you too! We would love to connect when you are ready to reach out.

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