Timely Autism Evaluations (and Why Timing is Critical)
If you believe your child or loved one may have autism, we’re here to help.
We’re on a Mission
Let’s cut the wait time for autism evaluations from 12+ months to just 2 months so families can get answers and connect with life-changing interventions faster.
How We’re Different
Axis for Autism’s deep bench of licensed doctorate-level psychologists all have extensive backgrounds in child development and neurodevelopmental disorders. With each one specializing in a different stage of life — preschool children, adolescents and adults — they can see hundreds of patients a month and support them throughout their entire lives.
Axis for Autism is out to change the needless wait for a diagnosis. Here’s how:
Expansive Provider Network: With a large network of psychologists and clinicians who specialize in autism, we are drastically cutting the wait time for Arizona families seeking answers.
Gold-Standard Testing: We use multiple scientifically validated diagnostic tools, including ADOS, and extensive quality assurance protocols so families can be confident in their results.
Statewide Access: Offices in greater Phoenix and Tucson, along with virtual screening options available via phone or telehealth, make it easy for families to access timely care from anywhere.
Multilingual Support: A staff that’s bilingual in English and Spanish, plus additional translation services accommodating all languages, removes barriers to high-quality evaluations.
How Our Evaluation Process Works
Connect: An Axis for Autism team member will reach out within one business day of completing the form to determine if you or your child is eligible for an evaluation. Get scheduled as soon as one week from contacting us.
Prepare: Complete intake paperwork and questionnaires from the comfort of your home, or reach out if you need further assistance and we can set up a paperwork appointment to help the clinician better understand you or your child’s development.
Evaluation: Visit one of our offices for one to two 45- to 90-minute appointments. You or your child will take part in various activities while the clinician observes. Our testing rooms are quiet, playful and designed to accommodate families.
Follow-Up: Visit with a psychologist after two weeks via phone or telehealth to receive results, an action plan and a diagnosis, when appropriate.
Report: You will receive a personalized report and recommendations including formal documentation of the diagnosis, along with guidance and local resources for interventions and therapies.
How to Prepare for the Test
Submit paperwork 1-3 days before testing
Make sure your child is well-rested and fed
Bring any hearing aids, glasses and communication devices
Tell your child they’ll be playing games and having fun
There’s no need to wait another minute for a gold-standard evaluation. Contact us today to start getting answers and access to life-changing therapies.