Adolescent Autism Evaluations
The transition into middle and high school often brings new social dynamics, academic pressures, and emotional challenges. For autistic adolescents, these changes can make social interactions and daily routines increasingly complex. My comprehensive autism evaluation services are designed to help adolescents and their families navigate these challenges with clarity, confidence, and tailored support.
Understanding the Adolescent Experience
As adolescents move into middle or high school, they face greater expectations in navigating friendships, group projects, and unstructured social settings like social plans or extracurricular activities. Social cues become more nuanced, peer relationships more confusing, and academic workloads heavier. For autistic teens, these shifts can highlight differences in communication styles, sensory needs, and social understanding, sometimes leading to feelings of isolation or frustration.
My Approach to Evaluation
I specialize in identifying and addressing these unique challenges by providing:
Comprehensive Assessments: Evaluating social skills, emotional regulation, communication styles, sensory sensitivities, and academic needs using evidence-based tools.
Holistic Input: Engaging parents, teachers, and the adolescent themselves to gain a full picture of strengths and challenges in different environments.
Individualized Recommendations: Offering strategies and supports tailored to help adolescents navigate peer relationships, manage anxiety, and succeed in academic settings.
How I Help
My evaluations are designed to provide families and youth with a clear understanding of their adolescent's needs and actionable steps for success. Whether it is exploring strategies for managing sensory overload or fostering peer connections, I aim to empower adolescents with tools to thrive in middle and high school environments.
By addressing these challenges early, I can help adolescents build confidence, foster positive relationships, and feel supported during these pivotal years.