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An autism assessment can feel like a large undertaking for many families. Dr. Dukes-Murray encourages you to ask questions throughout the process, as we want to be as transparent as possible. Each person is different and while our evaluations begin from a standard process, we understand that something may come up that requires flexibility in the process. Autism assessments can be tailored to assess toddlers through adults. During an autism assessment, Dr. Dukes-Murray utilizes evidence-based assessment procedures, such as the ADOS-2, as well as clinical interviews and other standardized measures of autism traits, mood symptoms, and behavioral, cognitive, and academic assessment to get a better understanding of the child’s strengths, areas for growth, and overall presentation. Dr. Dukes-Murray gathers information that allows for identification of autism (if present), as well as differential diagnosis of other possible behavioral, cognitive, or mood/anxiety difficulties, such as ADHD and/or anxiety. Additionally, measures can be included that allow for identification of learning disorders (if present) in school-age children. Dr. Dukes-Murray devotes her clinical attention to every client to get as best an understanding of the client as possible. The recommendations put forward in the evaluation are specific to each client with the goal of helping the client make progress with whatever difficulties are identified. Dr. Dukes-Murray conducts autism assessments through Meghan Barlow and Associates in Rocky River, OH. Assessments are private pay. Email or call to schedule a 15-minute phone consultation to see if an assessment with Dr. Dukes-Murray is the right next step.