Appointments available starting 2/28/2026. Email schedulingodc@gmail.com to schedule.

Clarity Begins Here

At Open Doors Counseling, I offer comprehensive autism diagnostic assessments designed to provide clarity, context, and practical guidance for next steps.

Many families and adults struggle to access timely, thoughtful evaluations. Long waitlists, unclear recommendations, and fragmented care often leave people with more questions than answers. My goal is to provide careful, structured assessments and clear written reports that can be used with medical providers, schools, or for personal understanding.

Assessments are offered on a limited basis, with some weekend availability.

Who These Assessments Are For

Autism diagnostic assessments may be helpful for:

• Parents with concerns about their toddler or child’s development

• School-age children or adolescents who need diagnostic clarification

• Adults seeking a thoughtful evaluation, including those who suspect they may be autistic later in life

• Individuals seeking documentation to support school, workplace, or medical accommodations

I work with individuals across the lifespan and take developmental history, context, and lived experience seriously.

What the Assessment Includes

Autism diagnostic assessments are comprehensive and typically include:

• A detailed clinical interview and developmental history

• Administration of standardized diagnostic measures (including the SRS-2 and the ADOS-2, when appropriate)

• Review of relevant background information and collateral input

• Careful scoring and interpretation of assessment results

• A comprehensive written diagnostic report

• A feedback session to review findings and recommendations

Each evaluation is individualized and conducted with care, clinical judgment, and respect.

Important Note About Scope of Services

Autism diagnostic assessments are offered as assessment-only services.

I do not provide long-term therapy for children. When appropriate, I am happy to provide referrals and recommendations for ongoing support or services following the evaluation.

Fees

Autism diagnostic assessments are self-pay services and are not billed to insurance. Payment plans may be available on a limited basis.

Current fee ranges are as follows:

• Toddler Autism Diagnostic Assessment: $2,200 – $3,000

• Child / Adolescent Autism Diagnostic Assessment: $2,400 – $3,400

• Adult Autism Diagnostic Assessment: $2,000 – $3,200

Fees vary based on the complexity of the evaluation and the time required for assessment, scoring, and report preparation. A more specific estimate will be provided during the initial consultation.

Scheduling & Availability

Autism diagnostic assessments are offered in limited slots, including some weekend appointments.

If you are interested in scheduling an evaluation or would like to discuss whether an autism assessment would be a good fit, please reach out using the contact form below.

Get Started

To inquire about an autism diagnostic assessment, please contact:

Melanie Mia Mauss, LPC
Open Doors Counseling
schedulingodc@gmail.com