The diagnostic process changes depending on the individual's age, which directly impacts the number of professional hours required.
Assessment Fees
Cost Breakdown
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Children (Under 6): $1,300
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Why it costs this: Early childhood evaluations lean heavily on direct behavioral observation and standardized parent interviews. Because the diagnostic indicators are often more overt at this stage, the testing hours are usually slightly shorter.
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Older Children & Teens: $1,400
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Why it costs this: Evaluating school-aged children usually requires testing for co-occurring conditions like ADHD or learning disabilities to differentiate what is driving specific behavioral or academic challenges.
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Adults: $1,500
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Why it costs this: Adult autism assessments are highly complex due to "masking" (learnt strategies to hide autistic traits). Evaluators must spend significantly more time conducting deep developmental history interviews and analyzing subtle social-communication nuances.
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