Autism Testing
Autism evaluations and ASD testing in McKinney for children, teens, and adults. Compassionate assessment of communication, sensory profile, and daily living with clear next steps for school, work, and home.
Who this helps
- Children, teens, and adults with possible autism or social-communication differences at school, work, or home.
- Caregivers noticing sensory sensitivities, intense interests, or a strong preference for routines.
- Adults exploring late-identified autism, masking, or burnout who want clarity and support.
- Students or employees who may need documentation for IEP/504 plans or ADA workplace accommodations.
When to consider an autism evaluation
- Differences in social reciprocity, conversation, or nonverbal communication.
- Restricted interests, repetitive behaviors, sensory sensitivities, or a strong need for predictable routines.
- History of masking or camouflaging traits, feeling misunderstood, or frequent exhaustion after social situations.
- Questions about how autism, ADHD, anxiety, mood, or learning differences fit together.
What we assess
- Social communication and interaction (verbal, nonverbal, and perspective-taking).
- Restricted interests, repetitive behaviors, sensory profile, and flexibility with change.
- Adaptive skills, learning, attention, and co-occurring mood or anxiety concerns when relevant.
Testing session (~4 hours, in person): social-communication, language, cognition, adaptive skills, and behavior, with questionnaires from caregivers, teachers, or partners when helpful. We combine structured tasks with real-world input to understand strengths, support needs, and whether criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are met.
Our three-appointment sequence
1 Intake
Developmental history, current concerns, goals, and record review (virtual, ~60 minutes).
2 Testing
Standardized autism testing focused on social communication, language, cognition, adaptive skills, and behavior, plus questionnaires from home, school, or partners when helpful (in person, ~4 hours).
3 Feedback
Results, diagnosis when appropriate, recommendations, and your written report, with time for questions and planning next steps (virtual, ~60 minutes).
Insurance & access: we verify benefits and handle authorizations when required. See Insurance & Payment for details.
Autism evaluation FAQs
Do you evaluate both children and adults for autism?
Yes. We provide autism evaluations for children, teens, and adults. For younger children we focus on developmental history, play, and communication; for adolescents and adults we pay close attention to work or school demands, masking, burnout, and relationships.
What does an autism evaluation at your McKinney clinic involve?
An autism evaluation at our McKinney office typically includes a virtual intake, in-person autism testing, and a virtual feedback visit. During testing we use standardized ASD assessment tools, developmental interviews, and questionnaires from caregivers, teachers, or partners. Together these pieces clarify whether criteria for autism spectrum disorder are met and what supports will be most helpful.
How do you tell autism apart from ADHD, anxiety, or other concerns?
Many people come to us wondering whether their experiences are best explained by autism, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, learning differences, or some combination. We look carefully at developmental history, sensory profile, social communication, and attention/executive skills, and we screen for co-occurring conditions. The goal is an accurate, nuanced understanding that guides treatment and accommodations, not a label for its own sake.
Will the results help with school or workplace accommodations?
Yes. When indicated, your report can be used to request school-based supports (IEP or 504 plans), college disability services, and workplace accommodations under ADA. We include practical recommendations for home, school, and work, and we can coordinate with your care or school team with your permission.
Ready to schedule an autism evaluation?
Virtual intake, in-person autism testing in McKinney, and a clear report delivered at your feedback visit, with time to discuss next steps for home, school, and work.