Autism Testing for Adults in Fort Collins, CO

In the past Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been referred to by other names, including autism and Asperger’s Syndrome among others. Previously, psychological assessment professionals have used diagnostic criteria to make distinct diagnostic differentiation between specific forms of ASD, including pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), Asperger’s syndrome, and Rhett’s disorder. Now, an ASD diagnosis accounts for an entire spectrum of symptoms.

Regardless of name, ASD refers to the myriad of symptoms that result from a variety of neurodevelopmental differences. These differences start in early childhood, with many symptoms manifesting before the age of three, but ASD can be diagnosed at any stage of life. Sometimes the differences are subtle and not very impairing until much later in life, leading to a diagnosis as differences become more obvious in late adolescence or adulthood. We understand that people express behaviors and show differences in various ways that change as they mature. Women’s experience is often different than that of men with regard to symptoms. Most importantly, every person has a completely unique experience, so it’s important to address each person on an individual basis, using a personalized battery of tests to ensure we create a full picture of the individual’s abilities and areas of need.