Autism Spectrum Condition Specialist in Palo Alto, Orange, and San Francisco, CA
Autism Spectrum is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges with social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. It is typically identified in early childhood, though symptoms can appear later. Early intervention, tailored therapies, and supportive resources can help individuals with autism thrive and reach their full potential. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We serve patients across the state of California including locations in San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Orange, CA.




Neuropsychological Evaluation for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD):
Neuropsychological evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can assist in facilitating accurate diagnosis and providing an understanding of an individual’s cognitive and psychosocial strengths, challenges, and treatment needs. For a variety of reasons, an adolescent or adult with underlying ASD may not have received a diagnosis or appropriate intervention as a child. Lack of appropriate diagnosis in such cases can have major implications for an individual’s well being and quality of life, and it is thus important to undertake a process whereby one’s underlying social emotional and sensory processing characteristics can be fully considered and elucidated. In other cases, an individual with an established diagnosis of ASD may require an updated evaluation to assist with further treatment planning, and such an assessment may provide a more nuanced and current understanding of their characteristics and symptoms, strengths and weaknesses, and areas requiring ongoing intervention, in order to bolster their functioning. In all cases, given the significant variability in presentation, disruptiveness, treatment needs, and strengths/weaknesses profiles among individuals with ASD, it is critical that individuals receive accurate and individualized evaluation to promote their highest levels of functioning.
The process of a neuropsychological evaluation for ASD involves a comprehensive assessment of various domains (including intellectual abilities, language functions, social communication, sensory processing, memory, and attention/executive functioning). This process allows us to glean valuable insights into an individual’s unique profile of abilities. Individuals with ASD also often have very significant areas of strength and exceptional ability, and with identification of such areas, we are able to offer more nuanced information regarding the ways in which an individual may harness individual strengths to overcome weaknesses. Such findings then enable us to create tailored and detailed interventions to maximize their potential, including providing relevant evidence-based interventions, such as behavioral therapies, social skills training, and recommendations for family support. Additionally, such an evaluation can also identify comorbid conditions that may be present together with ASD, such as anxiety or ADHD, which may require independent treatment, leading to provision of particularly refined treatment strategies.
Taken together, neuropsychological evaluation offers a comprehensive and individualized approach to support individuals with ASD. Through accurate assessment and tailoring of individual interventions, we seek to empower individuals with ASD to learn of their unique gifts and to each their full potential.

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