Autism Diagnostic Services
Adapt For Life provides Autism Diagnostic Services for families in the Indianapolis area. If you’re seeking assessment and support for your child, our clinics in Indianapolis West, Indianapolis South, and Fishers, Indiana are here to help.
Contact us at the following numbers:
- Indianapolis West: 317-383-0188
- Indianapolis South: 317-567-9213
- Fishers, Indiana: 317-799-1584
Benefits of Diagnostic Services
Comprehensive Review
Meaningful Insights
Developmental Guidance
What To Anticipate During Your Diagnostic Session
Parent Consultation
Before your consultation, you’ll be asked to complete a questionnaire covering various aspects of your child’s medical, developmental, social-emotional, and behavioral background. During the session, you’ll meet with our diagnostician, who will delve into your child’s developmental history using the Autism Diagnostic Inventory, Revised (ADI-R) and address any queries you may have about the assessment process.
Assessment and Review
Your child will undergo evaluation using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2), a validated tool for accurately identifying autism. We’ll also assess adaptive behavior and social-emotional functioning. The duration of the assessment will depend on your child’s age and abilities. You’re welcome to accompany your child throughout the process, especially if they experience separation anxiety.
Recommendation Session
After the assessment, you’ll have a meeting with the diagnostician. They’ll provide you with a comprehensive report detailing your child’s developmental history, test outcomes, diagnostic conclusions, and recommendations for future interventions. The diagnostician will thoroughly discuss these areas with you and address any questions you may have.
Understanding the Diagnostic Evaluation
After receiving a referral and confirming insurance coverage for your child, we will schedule the initial appointment.
The duration of the developmental evaluation may differ depending on your child’s individual needs and the diagnostic method employed.
Certain insurance providers may have preferences regarding the diagnostic tool for assessing ASD in children. On average, the assessment typically lasts between 1.5 to 3 hours.
Dr Lisa Minor
LM Psychological Services, LLC
Dr. Lisa Minor is a Licensed Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 15 years of experience in supporting individuals with autism across diverse environments, including schools, homes, centers, outpatient facilities, and residential settings. She specializes in conducting autism diagnostic assessments for toddlers, children, adolescents, and young adults, emphasizing evidence-based assessment and intervention strategies. Dr. Minor is committed to collaborating with parents and caregivers to identify their child’s strengths and clinical needs. Her assessment process is tailored, but typically includes a comprehensive developmental interview with caregivers and administration of diagnostic tests. Families are provided with a report upon completion of testing.
Diagnostic FAQs
Our diagnostician will work to evaluate your child for potential developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Depending on your location, we have an onsite diagnostician to support your family with little to no wait. This is a service that we continue to actively work towards expanding to more locations near you.