Could it be autism? Get answers and a plan.
Comprehensive autism evaluations and individualized support for children and teens.
Wondering whether differences in communication, play, or behavior could be autism? At Blackbird Health, our comprehensive autism evaluation explores your child’s strengths and needs to guide personalized support.
Autism evaluations are available in 2–6 weeks, depending on location.
UNDERSTANDING THE WHOLE PICTURE
Autism may be part of the picture. What else does your child need?
An autism diagnosis can help explain how your child experiences the world. Understanding their attention, emotional well-being, communication, and sensory needs helps us identify support that fits their everyday life.
When attention and sensory needs overlap.
Autism and ADHD can occur together. We look at attention, activity levels, routines, and sensory experiences to understand your child’s needs and guide recommendations for care.
When worry adds another layer.
We explore what feels overwhelming, when distress occurs, and whether anxiety is contributing. Understanding your child’s experience helps us recommend support that respects their needs.
When changes in mood need a closer look.
Changes in sleep, energy, interest, or emotional expression deserve attention. We consider your child’s usual patterns and recent changes to understand what may be affecting their well-being.
When everyday environments feel overwhelming.
We ask about your child’s responses to sounds, textures, lights, foods, and busy spaces. These experiences help us understand daily challenges and recommend appropriate support.
Understanding how your child connects.
We explore how your child expresses needs, understands others, and connects with people. Recommendations build on their communication strengths and identify areas where additional support may help.
When daily routines take extra effort.
We look at how your child manages transitions, organizes activities, and starts or finishes tasks. Understanding what gets in the way helps us recommend practical strategies for home and school.
AN EVALUATION THAT CONNECTS THE DOTS
A comprehensive autism evaluation. A plan for what comes next.
You don’t need to know whether it’s autism, ADHD, anxiety, or something else before reaching out. We help you understand what’s contributing and where to go from here.
Tell us what you're noticing
An in-depth parent or caregiver interview explores your child’s developmental history, communication, relationships, routines, and daily functioning. We also review previous evaluations and feedback from teachers or other trusted adults when available.
Understand your child’s developmental profile
Clinical observation, interaction, and standardized assessment tools help us understand your child’s social communication, behavior, and developmental needs. We also consider concerns that overlap with autism or may need additional assessment.
Connect understanding to support
A feedback session gives you a clear explanation of the findings, any diagnosis, and personalized recommendations. We discuss next steps for care and support based on your child’s strengths, challenges, and family goals.
CARE BUILT AROUND WHAT WE LEARN
Personalized support for your child and family.
Our approach respects your child’s identity and builds on their strengths. Care focuses on well-being, communication, daily functioning, and co-occurring conditions that may need treatment.
Child & Teen Therapy
Support emotional regulation, self-understanding, relationships, and coping skills, with care adapted to your child’s developmental and communication needs.
Parent Therapy & Coaching
Get practical guidance for understanding your child’s needs, navigating daily challenges, and supporting the whole family.
Medication Management
When appropriate, address co-occurring ADHD, anxiety, or mood concerns with individualized prescribing, monitoring, and follow-up.
Neuropsychological Testing
When recommended, explore how your child learns, thinks, and processes information to guide support at school and home.
Coordinated care. A clearer path forward.
An evaluation should help you understand your child and take the next step. We connect recommendations with care so your family has a practical plan for moving forward.
THE BLACKBIRD HEALTH DIFFERENCE
“An autism evaluation should help families understand their child’s strengths, how they experience the world, and where they need support. Looking at the whole picture—including any co-occurring conditions—helps us turn that understanding into a meaningful plan for care.”
— Michael Tang, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer
ARTICLES ABOUT AUTISM
Helpful reads for your next step.
The Parent’s Guide to Autism Evaluation
Understand what a comprehensive evaluation includes, how to prepare, and what comes after the results.
Autism Myths and Facts: What Parents Need to Know
Separating fact from fiction on treatment, interventions, the latest news
FAQs about autism evaluations and support
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects how a person communicates, interacts, and experiences the world. Autistic people have different strengths and support needs, which can change over time.
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Signs can include differences in social communication, repetitive movements or language, focused interests, a strong preference for routines, and sensory sensitivities.
No single behavior establishes a diagnosis. A comprehensive evaluation considers patterns across your child’s development and daily life.
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Autism can often be reliably diagnosed by age two. Some children are identified later, when social or school demands make differences more noticeable. An evaluation can help clarify support needs during childhood or adolescence.
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Screening identifies signs that an evaluation may be helpful.
An autism evaluation is a more detailed diagnostic process that brings together developmental history, caregiver input, clinical observation, and standardized tools.
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Our process includes a developmental interview, assessment of your child’s communication and behavior, and a feedback session to explain findings and recommendations.
Tools are selected based on your child’s age and needs and may include the ADOS-2, caregiver interviews, and standardized questionnaires.
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Gather previous evaluations, relevant medical and developmental history, and school reports or teacher feedback.
Write down questions and examples of what you notice at home.
Explain the visit in language your child understands, emphasizing that it will help the team learn how to support them.
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Your provider reviews the findings and recommends next steps based on your child’s needs. These may include therapy, parent support, developmental services, school accommodations, or treatment for co-occurring conditions.
We help you understand which supports may be useful and how to move forward.
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Families with an existing diagnosis can reach out about support for emotional, behavioral, or daily functioning concerns. Our team reviews your child’s needs and previous evaluations to determine which services may be appropriate.
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Coverage depends on your insurance plan, benefits, and any authorization requirements. Blackbird Health accepts most major insurance plans. Our Care Navigators can help you understand next steps for checking coverage and potential out-of-pocket costs.
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Your cost depends on your coverage and the services included in the evaluation. Contact our Care Navigators at (484) 202-0751 to discuss your situation, or visit our Insurance page.
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Contact our Care Navigators for current autism evaluation availability in Pennsylvania, Virginia and New Jersey. Timing varies by location and scheduling needs.