Psychological Testing
Autism Evaluations for Teens and Adults in Great Neck, NY
Lots of people reach their teens or adulthood before anyone asks about autism. Maybe social situations have always taken more effort than they seem to take for other people. Maybe you've read about autism and recognized yourself, or your teenager. An evaluation can give you a clear answer and a better understanding of how you think and relate to others.
Who it's for
Teens and adults on Long Island and in New York City who wonder whether they're on the autism spectrum, and parents of teens with the same question. It's also for people who've had other diagnoses, like anxiety, ADHD, or depression, that never fully explained their experience.
What we look at
We look at social communication, relationships, sensory experiences, routines, and focused interests, along with attention, executive functioning, and emotional health. Autism often overlaps with ADHD, anxiety, or depression, so we look at the whole picture.
How it works and how long it takes
It starts with a consultation about your history and what you hope to learn. For teens, a parent usually joins. We'll let you know what records to bring. Testing happens at our Great Neck office, and we'll explain how many sessions to expect and help you find times that work.
Your report
You'll get a detailed written report, and we'll tell you the expected timeline for it at the consultation. We meet to go over the results, answer your questions, and give recommendations that fit your life, whether that's support at school or work, therapy, or simply understanding yourself better.
Who does the testing
All assessments are conducted by licensed clinical psychologists. Our testing psychologists are also therapists, so if you want support after the evaluation, you're already in the right place.
Cost, insurance, and superbills
Cognitive Behavioral Associates is an out-of-network provider. We don't take insurance directly. We'll go over fees during your free phone consultation. After you pay, we give you a paid statement (often called a superbill) to submit to your insurer. Whether you're reimbursed depends on your plan, so ask about out-of-network benefits for psychological testing. You can also check your benefits with Reimbursify.
Our Testing Team
Talk with Dr. Virgadamo
Want to talk it through first? Call us to talk with Dr. Danielle Virgadamo, our Director of Psychological Assessment, at (516) 858-4328, or reach us through our contact page.
See all of our testing services on our Psychological Testing page.