The practice cares for children and adolescents to age 21 who have developmental or behavioral concerns. Patients are seen with a broad range of issues.
A parent may want an evaluation of a toddler who is not meeting developmental milestones or an assessment of a young child whose tantrums seem excessive. There may be a young child who is uncomfortable joining in play with peers or who has symptoms of autism or who does not want to go to sleep in his/her own bed. There are school age children who are disrupting class and not learning at their potential. There are young adolescents who are having difficulty coping with their emerging identities. And there are older adolescents who may be struggling with depression or mood swings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your pediatrician might be able to administer screenings, but most general doctors are not trained to formally diagnose autism. They might refer you to a qualified diagnostic clinician which include:
Developmental Pediatricians
Child Psychologists
Child Psychiatrists
Pediatric Neurologists
Pediatric Neuropsychologists
Your experience might look different depending on the type of clinician you choose. Many families prefer working with developmental pediatricians. Others might work with a psychiatrist or another specialist to get a different perspective.
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.
Adolescents to 21 years
In-office
Meyer Monica Md - Fam
English