Autism Testing
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What is Autism Testing?
Autistic people live worldwide and vary widely regarding their individual support needs. Each autistic person has a unique constellation of neurodivergent traits and characteristics. Some adults with greater support needs are easier to identify and receive information about how to best support themselves earlier in life. However, others may display fewer autistic traits and characteristics and spend years searching for understanding and explanations for why certain activities are particularly challenging. Autism testing is a way to systematically review your strengths, differences, and challenges to determine which types of support are most appropriate for your neurotype.
What can I expect?
Autism testing can answer questions you may have been asking for a long time. After testing, we can provide recommendations for various forms of support to help you live your life to the fullest. We will strive to assist you in locating resources, treatment, and solutions to the challenges that you may face.
What else should I know?
If researching various testing centers, know that sometimes prescribers, schools, and standardized test administrators will not accept testing results that do not include specific behavioral measures or the input of friends and family members. Ensure that their evaluation meets the requirements of the intended individual or organization before making your selection. At Reset Button Counseling, we include all the behavior measures required and the input from friends and family members in your Autism evaluation.
Our Testing Process
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This extensive process requires a lot of time from you and highly trained individuals.
We like to inform clients what they are getting into before starting the process.
If you are interested in testing, you must read and understand all of the information here.
Things to Consider
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At this time, we are only able to test individuals who are 18 years old or older.
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We are scheduling 12-16 weeks out.
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Please do not start this process unless you can afford an anticipated cost between $650 and $2100.
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We accept several insurances, which helps. Unfortunately, many insurance companies do not cover all of the testing processes, and this is the most common result when we contact your insurance company regarding your benefits (which we will check before the “Introductory Administrative Conversation”).
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You MUST pay your estimated financial obligation upfront before attending the first testing appointment with one of our clinicians.
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The testing process consists of 4 sessions, whether for ADHD or Autism testing.
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You will meet with a clinician (approximately 30-60 min.) for a Clinical Interview to assess your symptoms.​
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You will meet with a psychometrist (approximately 3.5-4 hours) for formal psychological testing (tests measuring your cognitive abilities, attention, reaction time, reading ability, and academic performance).
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After this, you’ll have a Follow-up session
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Finally, you will attend a formal feedback session (approximately 1 hour) with the initial clinician.​
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The behavioral test with the psychometrist will be in person at one of our office locations; depending on your insurance company, the remaining appointments may be through the Internet or in person.
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After the end of your testing process, you will receive a formal testing report documenting your diagnoses and containing recommendations for the next steps (which may include recommendations for medications or accommodations if appropriate).
The Introductory Administrative Conversation
If you want to get tested, schedule an “Introductory Conversation” with our Testing Coordinator following the steps on the blue banner below.
Once we have verified your benefits, we will send you an email with an estimated cost for testing before you meet with the Testing Coordinator. During this meeting, we will review your insurance benefits and cost for testing, answer your questions about testing, share our policies and procedures, and schedule you for testing if you are ready to proceed.​
After Scheduling Your Testing Sessions
Once we have scheduled you for testing, we will follow up with our electronic intake packet via our Simple Practice client portal, which includes several self-report measures. Please note that this may take 2-3 hours to complete and should be completed 48 hours after being scheduled.
Once you complete the intake package, you will receive our Welcome to Testing email with detailed information about your testing process and additional online assessments, which MUST be completed within 48 hours of receiving this email.
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Testing individuals for ADHD and Autism, it is no surprise that many people struggle to complete their paperwork on time. We get it, but to be fair to others waiting to be tested, you must complete your paperwork promptly. If ALL paperwork in the electronic intake packet is not completed a week after being scheduled, your appointment may be canceled, and we will have to reschedule once it’s ready. Additionally, if you do not cancel your appointments with at least a 48-hour notice, you will be subject to the late cancellation fee or if you are a no-show.
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Lastly, in preparation for your formal psychological testing appointment with the psychometrist (i.e., the in-person appointment), you MUST abstain from cannabis use one week before this appointment and on the day of the appointment from caffeine, alcohol, stimulants, and all other non-prescribed drugs.
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Please feel free to follow up with any additional questions or concerns by emailing us at testing@resetbuttoncounseling.com.
How do I get Started?
Follow these simple steps to begin your testing journey with us!
Schedule an Introductory Administrative Conversation
Click the orange button below to book a 15-minute Introductory Administrative Conversation with our Testing Coordinator.
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This is a short online video appointment where we review your insurance benefits, answer any questions, and help you schedule your first testing session.
Provide Required Information When Booking
When scheduling your appointment, you’ll need to submit the following:
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Full Name
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Photo of your ID
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Photo of your Insurance Card
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(front and back)
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Birthday
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Address
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Name of the Primary
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Insurance Account Holder
Check Your Email for Confirmation
Within 24 hours of scheduling, you’ll receive a confirmation email from IntakeQ, a HIPAA-compliant video service.
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Be sure to check your spam or junk folder if you don’t see it in your inbox!
Our billing team will verify your insurance and send you an estimated cost summary for services.
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Any questions? We’ll go over everything during your Introductory Administrative Conversation!
Review Your Insurance & Costs
Click the button below to book your Introductory Administrative Conversation and get started!