Autism Assessment in Washington, District of Columbia
A diagnostic assessment is the formal process of determining whether someone is autistic, usually involving interviews, questionnaires, and structured observation tools such as the ADOS-2. Assessments may be done by psychologists, developmental pediatricians, or specialized diagnostic teams. Wait times and costs vary widely between publicly funded and private options, so it helps to get on more than one list.
5 providers offer autism assessment in Washington, District of Columbia.
Providers
- Georgetown Psychology
- Language & Learning
- District Kids: Center for Minds and Hearts | Therapy, Assessment & Intervention for Kids & Teens
- WIP Psychiatry & Ketamine/TMS Center
- Early Stages, DC Public Schools
Other autism services in Washington
- Speech Therapy in Washington (12)
- Developmental Pediatricians in Washington (4)
- Child Psychologists in Washington (4)
- Parent Support & Advocacy Groups in Washington (4)
All autism services in Washington
Funding & support programs in District of Columbia
- IDEA Part C — Early Intervention (EI) — Federal program guaranteeing infants/toddlers (birth to 3) with developmental delays receive free evaluation and indivi…
- ABLE Account (529A Savings) — Federal tax-advantaged savings account for individuals with disabilities — keeps savings shielded from SSI/Medicaid ass…
- Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) — Largest network of ABA-focused autism clinics in the US — 250+ centers across 27 states delivering 1:1 ABA, social grou…
- Easterseals Autism Services — National non-profit network providing diagnostic evaluation, ABA, social skills, and family support across 70+ US affil…
- TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration (ACD) — ABA coverage for military families through TRICARE — covers up to 25 hours/week of behavioural therapy with no annual o…