Springtide’s Connecticut-based diagnostician, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years of experience evaluating children for the presence of autism, using the gold standard Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule™ (ADOS™-2).

The evaluation process includes a virtual interview and in-person assessment to allow the clinician to fully assess your child’s developmental history and behavior. After the assessment, the clinician will provide you with the results and discuss next steps. While many evaluations using the ADOS result in definitive ASD diagnoses based on DSM-5 criteria, some children may need to be referred out for further neurological, psychological or genetic testing to rule out other complicating diagnoses or identify related conditions. A positive ASD diagnosis based on the ADOS will be sufficient to allow insurance coverage for an assessment for ABA services.

Insurance coverage is currently limited but expanding as Springtide pursues full insurance coverage for our diagnostician services.

We also offer private pay options because we understand that every day matters. The service includes:

Following a positive diagnosis for ASD, you will have many options for pursuing ABA therapy or other needed therapies which may benefit your child.