Question 1

Why should I consider seeking an autism diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

If you notice signs or symptoms of autism, or are concerned that your child is not reaching the developmental milestones typical for a child of their age, you you may consider seeking a formal diagnosis.

Diagnosis opens the doors to treatment and support, and early identification and intervention for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been extensively studied and shown to improve social and developmental outcomes.

At Kadiant, our diagnosticians implement a multidisciplinary approach to provide the most accurate diagnoses, and guide our recommendations for your child’s future development.

Question 2

How can I schedule an appointment for a Diagnostic evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Schedule a phone call with our Client Care Navigators team in your area. Click Here to view their team calendar.

Question 3

What questions should I ask the Diagnostician?

Accepted Answer

The unknown can be the most stressful part, and we are more than happy to talk you through it! Parents are always welcome to ask for a rundown of what a diagnostic evaluation entails, and your options for therapy and treatment if your child is diagnosed with autism.

Question 4

How long is the diagnostic evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A typical diagnostic process may go something like this:

First appointment
2-hour appointment with the caregivers only. This appointment will be an interview and will cover assessment tools and the parent report (a self-report provided to the parent/caregiver by the diagnostician for completion prior to the first appointment).

Assessment
2-hour observation-based meeting with the caregiver and client. The diagnostician will prompt caregivers through a series of tasks in order to observe the client’s behavior.

Review 
10 days after the previous appointment the diagnostician will review the assessment results with the family, and the report based upon the provider’s observations will be finalized.

Question 5

My child has been diagnosed with autism. What's next?

Accepted Answer

If the evaluation was performed by a Kadiant diagnostician, we will send your child’s results to your insurance company and recommend providers in your area for therapy services. We hope you choose Kadiant for your child's ABA Therapy, but our goal is to make sure you receive services from the provider you feel will be the best fit for your child.

If the evaluation was performed by a different diagnostician, you can expect a similar process.

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Why should I consider seeking an autism diagnosis?

How can I schedule an appointment for a Diagnostic evaluation?

What questions should I ask the Diagnostician?

How long is the diagnostic evaluation?

My child has been diagnosed with autism. What's next?

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