ISO: Autism Evaluation
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Anonymous
| I have an eight-year-old rising third grader who is not doing well in school (socially or academically), and, according to our doctor, should probably be evaluated for autism. His school psychologist evaluated him and found that he is not eligible for an IEP, but suggested a handful of places where we could get an independent evaluation, authorized and paid for by DCPS. The problem is that four out of the seven places DCPS has referred us to no longer have working phone #s and I have not been able to get a human on the phone from the other three. Does anyone have recommendations on how to specifically get an autism evaluation? Do I need to go through Kennedy Kreiger or are there independent psychologists who accept insurance who might be willing to conduct the evaluation? Thanks in advance for any guidance/suggestions/recommendations. |
Anonymous
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Few places will take insurance.
The two that take virtually all insurance are Kennedy Krieger or Children's Hospital. Call DCPS' central office and ask for an updated IEE provider list. |
Anonymous
| He needs a full evaluation, not just autism for educational and social. |
Anonymous
| If you can afford to pay out of pocket (and maybe get a small amount back from insurance), I highly recommend David Black at CAAT. He used to run the autism studies at NIH and his reports are so comprehensive that it's harder for schools to ignore. He's in Chevy Chase, in the same building as capitol medical group. |
Anonymous
| Have you asked your pediatrician whether there are any developmental pediatricians they recommend? What about your insurance company--have you called to ask them if it is covered? |
Anonymous
| I don't believe you have to be limited to the list provided by DCPS. Check with Advocates for Justice and Education in DC to be sure. |
Anonymous
You aren't limited to the DC OSSE list you get from DCPS, but if you go outside it, the provide must agree to charge no more than what OSSE will pay. |
Anonymous
| For that age, we used Dr Tricia Gates-Ulanet who Xperia with David Black. Hopefully, insurance will reimburse you for part. The only places that take insurance that I know of are KKI and Children's and their waitlists are 6-12 months. |
Anonymous
Works not Xperia. Stupid autocorrect |
Anonymous
From personal experience, I'd say save your money on Dr. Black and go through your insurance through KKI or Children's for a neuropsych evaluation. He may not academically qualify for an IEP, but you need to re-ask for an IEP based on lack of social skills--these impact "accessing the curriculum." What would be a worthwhile investment is the social skills group at Ivymount. |
Anonymous
| Call the Autism Clinic at Georgetown University Hospital 202-944 5400 |
Anonymous
| I could list 6-12 mothers (including me!) who would say the money spent for David Black is the best money they ever spent. The report is top notch and he does an amazing job in IEP meetings and trial. I wish I had done it a year prior to when I did. |
Anonymous
| I called Children's for an Autism screening and was told the next appointments they are scheduling are in late March/early April. I've heard great things about Dr. Samantha Bender, https://www.samanthabenderphd.com. |
Anonymous
Dr Michael Mintz in Children’s Developmental Clinic (NOT ASD-specific) knows ASD well. |
Anonymous
Unless they have changed things, I think you need to be under 5 to be seen in that clinic. Another place people have gotten evaluations done is Mount Washington Pediatric Clinic. They are hospital based and take insurance and have less of a wait time. Didn’t use them personally but have read good things here. |