According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, “Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition which is usually diagnosed in the first 3 years of life. Generally, parents become concerned when their child has delays in speech development, limited social relatedness, and restricted interests and activities.”

According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, “Parents and relatives should be concerned about their infant or toddler if they notice any of the following delays or behavior problems and discuss concerns with their child’s pediatrician to obtain appropriate referrals for evaluation:

• Lack of or delay in development of spoken language
• Repetitive use of language and/or motor mannerisms (e.g., hand-flapping, twirling objects)
• Little or no eye contact
• Lack of interest in peer relationships
• Lack of spontaneous or make-believe play
• Persistent fixation on parts of objects

Should your child’s pediatrician mention that social or language milestones are unmet during a routine checkup, or:

• If your child avoids making eye contact or frequently does not engage visually with others
• If your child becomes easily upset or startled by loud sounds or other sensory stimuli
• If your child faces challenges in communicating
• If your child shows little interest in social interactions
• If your child exhibits behavioral issues that lack an obvious cause
• If your child struggles to adapt to changes or unexpected events

For a more detailed list of signs and symptoms, please consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

Our licensed clinicians have over 100 years of ASD evaluation experience. Since inception, AT4K completed more than 2,000 autism assessments with a 100% payor acceptance rate.

AT4K provides comprehensive autism evaluations for children nationwide aged 17 years and younger virtually.  Our assessment only considers autism.

Additionally we provide the same comprehensive autism evaluations for children aged 7 years old and younger in-person in DFW, Houston, and Denver. We will consider evaluating a child aged 8 to 12 years old if we can meet their needs in our evaluation process.

We know it might feel a little unconventional to pursue a diagnosis without ever stepping into an office — so let’s talk about why it actually works, and often works even better.

Research backs this up. Virtual assessments show up to 94% agreement with in-person testing your child’s providers may already be familiar with. In practice, that means a virtual evaluation isn’t a lesser version of an in-person one — it’s simply a different, equally reliable path to the same clear answers.

There’s also something to be said for meeting your child where they’re most comfortable. At home, surrounded by their own toys, in their own space, kids tend to be more relaxed and more themselves — which means the psychologist gets to see your child’s everyday behavior rather than a version shaped by nerves or an unfamiliar room. And because you’re right there with them, you’re an active part of the process too, not just a bystander in a waiting room.

Virtual evaluations are also simply easier to access. There’s no travel, no time off work, and more flexibility to find an appointment time that actually fits your family’s life. That means less time waiting and worrying, and more time getting your child the support they need.

Perhaps most reassuring of all: 98% of parents who’ve completed a virtual autism assessment say they’d recommend the process to other families.

This isn’t just anecdotal — it’s backed by peer-reviewed research. Recent studies published in PLOS Digital Health and the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics have found that telehealth autism assessments are both valid and reliable, with strong caregiver satisfaction across the board.

Diagnostic assessments are often a crucial first step in the journey of autism therapy.  Our nationwide virtual evaluations are private pay.

In-person evaluations in DFW, Houston and Denver are covered by many, but not all insurance plans.  Allow us to help verify your insurance coverage.

We provide virtual ASD evaluations nationwide. Additionally, in-person ASD assessments are conducted in Dallas / Fort Worth, Houston, and Denver.

We do not provide medication management.