At Kay Developmental, Dr. Shannon Kay provides comprehensive autism evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults throughout Massachusetts. Evaluations are designed to help families better understand strengths, challenges, and the supports that may be beneficial at home, in school, and within the community.

Every individual is unique. An evaluation goes beyond simply determining whether diagnostic criteria are met by providing practical recommendations that families can use moving forward.

You may wish to pursue an evaluation if your child or young adult experiences:

• Difficulty with social interactions or making friends

• Delayed language or communication skills

• Repetitive behaviors or restricted interests

• Sensory sensitivities

• Difficulty adapting to changes in routine

• Challenges understanding social cues

• Concerns raised by teachers, therapists, or healthcare providers

Early identification can help families access appropriate supports and services.

Evaluations are tailored to each individual's needs and may include:

• Review of developmental and medical history

• Parent and caregiver interviews

• Standardized assessment measures

• Direct observation and clinical evaluation

• Cognitive and Developmental Testing

• ADOS-2 administration when clinically appropriate

• Review of previous records when available

Families receive a detailed written report explaining findings and providing individualized recommendations for educational planning, therapies, accommodations, and community resources.

Follow-up consultation is available to review results and answer questions.

If you are concerned that your child or young adult may have autism spectrum disorder, contact Kay Developmental to learn more about the evaluation process and determine whether an assessment is appropriate.