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About Dr. Megan Allen
Dr. Megan Allen is a licensed psychologist (CA #22150) in practice in Menlo Park. She specializes in assessment and treatment of children 2 through 22 years.
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Founding Story
Dr. Allen received her B.A. in Psychology from UCLA in 1999. She received her Ph.D. in Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology from UCSB in 2007. As part of her training, she completed a predoctoral internship at The Children's Hospital Denver where she specialized in the assessment and treatment of young children. Dr. Allen completed a postdoctoral fell
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849 Menlo Ave, CA, 94025
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650-503-3175
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dr.meganallen@gmail.com
Frequently Asked Questions
A formal ASD diagnosis, or a medical diagnosis, helps you get the support your family needs, especially within the context of accessing medically necessary therapies and services.
- Insurance Coverage for Therapies: Medically necessary therapies for ASD are often covered by insurance including, but not limited to, speech therapy, ABA therapy, and occupational therapy.
- Financial Support: A diagnosis is required when applying for social security or disability benefits.
- Plan for Care: A diagnosis helps identify your child’s support needs. For example, your child might need to develop social communication and self-regulation skills.
- Future Research: The more data we gather through evaluations, the more we can improve services for autistic children and adults.
Check out Autism Diagnosis: The Complete Guide for Parents for more information.
1 in 36 children is diagnosed with autism according to the latest reports.
Here are some reasons why:
- Medical professionals understand autism better. More doctors are trained to test for autism and other developmental and language delays.
- The definition of autism has evolved in recent years which means that an autism diagnosis covers more conditions to help more people get the services they need.
For more information check out Common autism diagnosis questions: Answers from Dr. Melanie Hsu
Yes, but there is room for improvement. We don’t have a single, perfect diagnostic tool for autism and there are a lot of factors that contribute to an accurate diagnosis. There are a few “gold standards” that are used for diagnosis.