Clinical assessments help us track your child's development in areas like language, social communication, and overall growth. These assessments are play-based and designed to be engaging for your child while providing important insights into their developmental progress. They help us understand how your child is interacting with others and developing important skills.

The activities are designed to be fun and age-appropriate! Your child will watch videos, and engage in play-based activities with the clinician. These tasks help us observe social and communication skills, as well as cognitive and motor abilities. We always ensure that your child feels comfortable and supported throughout the process.

Yes! As part of the clinical assessments, you may be asked to interact with your child, answer questions about their behavior, or provide insights into their daily routines. Your involvement helps us gather a complete picture of your child’s development.

Yes, the assessments change as your child grows. For infants (0-6 months), the activities focus more on observing early social communication skills, such as eye contact and gestures. As your child becomes a toddler, the assessments will include more complex tasks, such as social play and language development activities. Each assessment is tailored to match your child’s developmental stage.

The duration of each visit depends on your child’s age. For infants, visits typically last around 75 minutes. For toddlers, the visits may last between 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on the assessments and your child's engagement. We strive to make the experience comfortable and enjoyable for both you and your child.

The assessments occur at key time points throughout your child’s early years: 12 months, 16 months, 21 months, and 30 months. Each visit will involve different assessments based on your child’s age and developmental stage.

These assessments are designed to capture early signs of autism, such as differences in social interaction, communication, and play. By tracking these behaviors over time, we can better understand how autism develops and improve early identification and intervention strategies.

The clinical assessments are designed to be fun and stress-free! The activities are play-based and led by clinicians who are skilled in working with young children. If your child feels overwhelmed or needs a break, we’ll take the time to adjust the session to ensure they’re comfortable.

There’s no special preparation needed for the clinical assessments. However, it’s a good idea to bring your child well-rested and fed to ensure they’re comfortable and ready to engage in the activities. Feel free to bring a favorite toy or comfort item to help them feel at ease.

The clinical assessments help us understand your child's development but are not meant to provide a medical diagnosis. However, at certain visits (21 and 30 months), the clinician can provide insights into whether your child may show early signs of autism, and additional diagnostic assessments may be suggested.