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Autism Services
Concerned about Autism?
We offer Autism Assessment & Treatments
You have expressed concern for your child's development and the possibility of Autistic Spectrum Disorder, and you have questions. The Abilities Center and the Center for Neuropsychology, Learning & Development of Oakland County are prepared to give you answers. While your child may or may not be affected, the alarming fact is that a growing number of children are on the Autistic Spectrum. According to the Center for Disease Control, 1 in 150 children was diagnosed with Autism in 2007. While those numbers tell a significant story, they don't give needed answers to the important questions parents are asking...
How can I know for sure if my child is on the Autistic Spectrum?
Visit the Abilities Center for an assessment. Pediatric neuropsychologist, Dr. Isabelle Beaulieu will perform an assessment and provide a diagnosis. Assessment steps include:
- Consultation/Interview
Dr. Beaulieu meets with parents for a one-hour consultation/interview to discuss concerns and questions. Parents are provided with detailed information regarding the evaluation process, as well as what to expect from this evaluation. The Consultation/Interview takes place at the Abilities Center, in Walled Lake. - Evaluation
During the evaluation, your child's development and overall level of ability in several cognitive areas is assessed. Parents are asked to complete forms that detail their perceptions of their child's strengths and difficulties. The tests used are developmentally appropriate and helpful in diagnosing autistic spectrum disorders. The length of the assessment depends on the child's age and capabilities and may vary from 30 minutes to 3 hours, approximately. The evaluation takes place at the Center for Neuropsychology, Learning & Development of Oakland County, in Farmington Hills. - Results
Dr. Beaulieu shares results from the evaluation, and provides a detailed treatment plan with suggestions aimed at meeting your child's needs. You walk away with a solid understanding of your child's developmental strengths and challenges, and the steps you can take to ensure he or she reaches his or her full potential.
What should I do now?
Act on your child's treatment plan. A workable treatment plan designed to meet your child's needs has been presented to you. Whether your child is in need of intensive Autism Intervention, or a therapy plan to correct a developmental delay, you will walk away with the tools to help your child reach his or her full potential.
A Word About Treatment
If therapy is recommended, the Abilities Center is the preferred provider. The Abilities Center is the largest private provider of pediatric therapy in the Metro-Detroit area, offering a wide variety of services and programs. Using a play-based approach, the Abilities Center believes that no two children are exactly alike and each child receives an individualized approach. Your child's treatment plan must work for you and your family. That means your child will come to the clinic excited to work (play!) with a therapist who will help him or her enhance social, emotional, language and sensory motor development.