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Feeling uncertain or overwhelmed can make it hard to ask for help. However, taking that first step to get an assessment for autism can bring you clarity and support. Many adults face unrecognized autism symptoms that affect their daily lives, relationships, and work. At the same time, parents often worry about their child’s development and social skills. Our specialists in Calgary understand these challenges and provide caring, personalized assessments to answer your questions and guide you toward the support you need. Our thorough evaluations focus on your concerns, clarify diagnoses, and offer specific recommendations. Start your journey toward understanding and support today!
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At the Calgary Institute of Counselling, we take a personalized approach to each autism assessment. Our thorough evaluations include looking at medical history, behavioural patterns, and other key details to ensure we provide an accurate diagnosis.
Our therapists use evidence-based tools to assess communication skills, social interactions, and behavioural patterns to determine if autism is a factor. We give clear feedback and practical suggestions for managing symptoms. This helps you move forward with confidence and peace of mind.
Our autism assessment in Calgary takes a personalized, evidence-based approach to ensure that we meet your unique needs and provide effective support for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). With a tailored assessment, you can gain clarity and confidence, leading to accurate diagnoses and effective interventions.
Ensures Accurate and Meaningful Evaluation
Feel confident with our comprehensive autism assessment, which guarantees precise evaluations. A reliable assessment fosters understanding and support for autistic individuals while easing any doubts about their challenges.
Our evaluations cover cognitive, social, emotional, and adaptive functioning, with the option for academic testing if needed. This assessment helps pinpoint areas where support is required, to boost your academic achievement and overall well-being.
We gather detailed information during the autism assessment process, creating a comprehensive picture of the individual's developmental history and current functioning, which is crucial for assessing the impact of autism on daily life and overall well-being.
Learning about an individual's developmental history helps us understand early milestones and challenges that shape their behaviours today. This context is key for diagnosing autism spectrum disorder and facilitating tailored support.
Our assessments include important behavioural observations that show social interactions and responses. These insights are crucial for evaluating autism and enhancing social skills and communication patterns.
Including parents or caregivers adds important context about behaviour and development to the autism assessment. Their insights guide the evaluation process and inform recommendations.
We use a combination of interviews, observations, and standardized tests to provide a comprehensive evaluation of cognitive, social, and emotional functioning. This careful approach gives us reliable results when assessing ASD.
Start your journey to understanding and managing autism spectrum disorder with a detailed autism assessment in Calgary. Get personalized support from our expert psychologists.
Do you often feel exhausted from pretending or sensing that no one truly understands you in social situations? This can create a cycle of anxiety and isolation that many adults experience. Many people face difficulties with socializing, communication obstacles, or repetitive behaviours that can leave them feeling lonely and anxious. An adult autism assessment can offer important clarity and validation, helping to illuminate those lifelong patterns and challenges in how we relate to and communicate with others. If you also struggle to focus or often act without thinking, getting an ADHD assessment can help identify any underlying issues and offer specific support.
Many adults struggle to connect with others or maintain friendships because they often misinterpret social signals.
Engaging in conversations can be quite daunting, which sometimes results in misunderstandings.
The ongoing concern about fitting in or handling social situations can feel very paralyzing.
Watching your child struggle with social skills or feel anxious about changes can be very concerning. It can be challenging to determine the best way to support their growth. Recognizing the signs early of autism spectrum disorder or ADHD can greatly improve their social skills, academic performance, and overall confidence. A professional autism assessment in Calgary provides important early detection and a thorough assessment report.
Identifying autism spectrum disorder (ASD) early allows for effective support and strategies that encourage independence.
Tailored methods to enhance your child’s ability to communicate and interact with others.
Practical tips on how to nurture your child's growth, including recommendations for therapies and school accommodations.
If you feel overwhelmed by social situations, work stress, or emotional fatigue without a clear diagnosis, you are not alone. Getting an autism assessment can help clarify your experiences. It can provide you with the understanding and support you need.
Teenagers often face significant pressure while dealing with social challenges. This can become even harder if they also have anxiety or ADHD. Our assessments provide valuable insights that help identify the right support in schools. This support can help strengthen their confidence and social skills during this crucial period in their development.
If you’re a parent who has noticed that your child is experiencing difficulty communicating, is sensitive to sensory input, or struggles with social situations, seeking help is crucial. A thorough assessment for autism can identify the areas where your child needs personalized support and effective interventions.
Identifying autism early through an assessment is a very effective way to improve social skills and communication. Your child receives the support they need during those important developmental phases, which can help reduce challenges later on.
Every autism assessment is designed specifically to address an individual's unique struggles and strengths. This personal focus gives clients valuable insights that lead to impactful future interventions.
Understanding autism helps families better understand the behaviours and challenges their loved ones experience. The assessment process provides caregivers with the tools they need to manage difficult behaviours confidently and to support the autistic individuals in their lives fully.
Through detailed assessments, children and young adults can receive personalized strategies to enhance their focus and learning skills. The detailed autism assessment report is a crucial tool for accessing support programs in schools, universities, and workplaces.
A formal diagnosis can help you access specialized resources from the government, schools, and clinics that provide important support. Instead of facing challenges to get the services you need, allow an autism assessment to open the door for the long-term help you deserve.
Transform years of confusion into clarity by understanding what makes our communication and social interactions different. This important knowledge helps you build deeper, more caring, and genuinely rewarding relationships, regardless of your age.
During this initial meeting, which typically lasts 60 to 90 minutes, our psychologists will review your developmental and medical history, as well as any current challenges and symptoms you may be experiencing. We encourage you to share your experiences, concerns, and difficulties during this personalized intake session. Whether you are an adult dealing with issues in relationships, work, or daily life, or a parent who notices your child's social, communication, or behavioural differences, our team of psychologists in Calgary is here to help.
Our skilled psychologists conduct thorough testing and observations over a few scheduled sessions to assess cognitive, social, and emotional functioning. This process often involves using evidence-based tools, such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and other standardized assessments, as well as interviews and behavioural observations. We gather objective data on social interactions and repetitive behaviours. Our focus is on understanding the current behaviours and functioning of children, adolescents, and adults.
Once you've completed the assessment, you'll receive a detailed report and a feedback session to discuss the results. This report is crucial for securing the necessary resources and initiating the appropriate treatment. Our team will clearly explain the results and provide practical advice on the next steps, whether that involves therapy, accommodations, support at school, or adjustments at work. This will help you or your child move forward with confidence.
We offer follow-up sessions 6 to 8 weeks after the assessments. This meeting enables us to review your progress, address any new concerns, and refine our strategies to ensure effective treatment and personalized support. Our goal is to keep you on track and provide guidance as you work through understanding and managing autism spectrum disorder, supported by the expertise and resources of the Calgary Institute of Counselling.
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Break free from the tiring cycle of confusion and self-doubt. You or your child may often wonder why social interactions and communication seem so difficult. Our caring and detailed autism assessment provides the clarity and confirmation you need to move forward with confidence and peace of mind.
Stop wasting your time and energy on ineffective strategies. Get a clear answer from our expert psychologists right here in Calgary. We provide an autism assessment report and diagnosis (or differential diagnosis) using high-quality tools, such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS).
Experience a treatment plan tailored specifically to you or your loved one. We don't just make a diagnosis; we develop a specific, personalized support plan that directly addresses your or your child's needs for emotional regulation and social skills development.
Improve your relationships with the helpful insights from our autism assessment in Calgary. Say goodbye to ongoing misunderstandings and feelings of isolation. A formal autism assessment provides you and your loved ones with a shared language and the tools needed to build stronger, more supportive relationships.
The daily struggle to stay organized and focused can impact you or your children. This can cause stress and frustration over disappointing academic results. Improve your educational or professional performance with our autism assessment services in Calgary.
After your autism assessment, you will receive a detailed report that includes all the findings and any diagnoses. This report will also provide personalized recommendations to improve social skills, communication, and behaviour, helping you or your child manage everyday challenges related to autism spectrum disorder.
Absolutely! After assessing your needs, we can suggest various therapy options or support services tailored to your specific needs. Whether you choose to take an online autism assessment or meet in person, our recommendations aim to enhance communication, alleviate anxiety, and foster social skills.
Booking an autism assessment at the Calgary Institute of Counselling is easy. You can fill out our contact form on our website or call us to discuss your needs, schedule a visit, and start the assessment process.
The price of an autism assessment can differ significantly depending on the type and thoroughness of the evaluation. In your first consultation, our team will provide a clear breakdown of the costs and the potential benefits of receiving a more accurate diagnosis.
Just because you don’t receive an autism diagnosis doesn’t mean your struggles aren’t real or important. Our assessment process provides the essential support you need by identifying any underlying needs and suggesting other types of support or diagnoses that might explain the behaviours or challenges you’re experiencing.
