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Autism Assessments Are Not All the Same: What Question Are You Paying to Have Answered?

Autism Assessments Are Not All the Same: What Question Are You Paying to Have Answered? By: Michelle Hintz, PsyD When parents begin looking for an autism evaluation, they are usually looking for two things: answers and help. Maybe a pediatrician has raised concerns. Maybe a teacher has noticed differences in social development or behavior. Maybe

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Paper, Pencil, and Presence: Why Traditional Evaluations Continue to Matter in a Digital Age

By: Carolina Cossio, School Psychologist Nowadays, we are increasingly asked whether evaluations can be completed virtually, digitally, or entirely through online platforms. Technology has undoubtedly improved accessibility and efficiency in many areas of education and healthcare. However, when the goal is to truly understand how a child learns, processes information, regulates emotions, sustains attention, communicates,

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Why Regular Psychoeducational Re-Evaluations Matter: A Guide for Parents of Children With Special Needs, ADHD, and Learning Disorders

By Carolina Cossio, School Psychologist As parents, you work tirelessly to support your child’s growth, learning, and emotional well-being—especially when your child has special needs (Autism, Language Disorder), ADHD, a learning disorder or any other disorder, such as anxiety or depression. One of the most powerful tools you have to guide that support is a

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