Compassionate & Evidence-Based

Autism Evaluations

in Sacramento

Clear answers for families navigating social, behavioral, or learning challenges

If you're wondering whether your child may be on the autism spectrum, we are here to help. At BridgEd Psych, we specialize in conducting thorough, culturally responsive autism evaluations that go beyond a checklist. Whether you're seeking clarity for school eligibility, a diagnosis, or next steps in care, our process is supportive, transparent, and personalized. We are also experienced in assessing gifted girls with autism.

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  • An autism evaluation is a comprehensive assessment of your child’s communication, behavior, sensory profile, and developmental history. It helps determine whether your child meets criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) under the DSM-5, and can support both educational and clinical eligibility.

  • Our evaluations are tailored to your child’s unique needs and may include:

    • Gold-standard, play-based tool to observe communication and behavior.

    • Questionnaires & Rating forms

    • Adaptive Behavior

    • Cognitive Testing

    • Behavior & Sensory Rating Scales

    • Parent and Teacher Interviews

    • Developmental and educational history review

  • We assess children and teens ages 3 through 21 who:

    • Have difficulty with social interactions or communication

    • Engage in repetitive behaviors or have strong routines

    • May have been flagged by schools, pediatricians, or therapists

    • Seems “socially interested” but struggles with back-and-forth conversation, perspective-taking, or reading social cues

    • Mask at school and melt down or shut down at home (burnout after holding it together all day)

    • Have sensory differences (sound, textures, food, clothing, crowds) that impact daily routines

    • Prefer predictability, get stuck on transitions, or have intense interests/routines that feel hard to flex

    • Have pragmatic language concerns (literal interpretation, difficulty with nuance, trouble joining peers)

    • Are academically capable but struggle with social relationships, group work, or school stamina

  • We help clarify whether your child qualifies for autism supports through:

    • Diagnostic Criteria (DSM-5, for Regional Center, insurance, etc.)

    • Consult on Educational impact (special education eligibility under IDEA)

    We can help explain the difference between a school’s findings and a private diagnosis, and help you advocate confidently either way.

    1. Free 20-Minute Consultation – Learn whether an evaluation is appropriate & if BridgEd Psych is a good fit for you.

    2. Intake & History Forms – Share your concerns and your child’s background

    3. Testing Sessions – Conducted in a supportive, neuro-affirming environment

    4. Collaboration – Includes input from teachers, providers, and you

    5. Detailed Report & Feedback Session – Clear, jargon-free results + actionable recommendations

❤️ Why Families Choose BridgEd Psych

  • Culturally responsive & trauma-informed evaluations

  • Experience with twice-exceptional learners (2e), girls with autism, and misdiagnosis patterns

  • Thorough reports that support IEPs, Regional Center access, or next steps

  • A supportive professional, not just a service provider

📞 Ready for answers?

Let’s clarify what your child needs and how to support them.
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