Arcadian offers ADOS-2 assessments for diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder in toddlers, children, adolescents and adults. The ADOS-2 is administered by a licensed professional counselor with specialized training and over 20 years of experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum.

The ADOS-2 is a semi-structured interview and observation which includes games and activities allowing the examiner to assess various behaviors of interest in as natural a setting as clinically possible.

Autism Evaluation for individuals age 18 months - adulthood.

The sooner autism is identified and diagnosed can increase the potential for a better outcome for the individual and their family.

An early autism diagnosis, followed by a combination of intensive speech, behavioral (ABA) and occupational therapy has proven the most effective for the best long-term prognoses.

The ADOS-2 is the gold-standard in autism diagnosing and is valid for children as young as 18 months up through adulthood. Many children with autism display clear signs prior to age 2. Autism spectrum disorder is lifelong condition characterized by social communication deficits and restricted and repetitive behaviors that can impede one's ability to function in daily life. By receiving a timely diagnosis, families are able to access support, resources and research-based interventions to improve social interaction and communication

Avoiding eye contact

Trouble understanding other people's feelings

Difficulty showing emotions

Delayed speech or absence of speech

Repetition of words or phrases

Not responding to his / her name

Giving answers unrelated to a question

Not playing "pretend" games

Obsessive interests

Tantrums over minor changes

Rocking, spinning, or flapping

Unusual overreactions to sensory stimuli