Key points Explore critical questions when considering an assessment for autism, ADHD, and/or giftedness. Review a list of questions for when you are looking for an evaluator.

That cost has been a barrier to Lara Newell-Barrette of Sudbury. The 53-year-old has done several online assessments that show a high likelihood of autism, but she has not had a formal assessment.

While the program was touted as a way to address the growing waitlist, the list for autism assessments has grown by 300 names in the last six months, according to figures provided by the province.

“The assessment can be the first step to really understanding people’s needs and, too often, people can’t get support without a diagnosis, although this shouldn’t be the case.

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience social communication impairments and engage in restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs). Early identification of these symptoms is ...

According to the B.C. Autism Assessment Network, the current wait time for an assessment is about 74 weeks — nearly a year and a half — but it varies throughout the province.

FRIENDS of Autism and ADHD is once again in a position to be able to part fund up to 10 assessments for people with Autism and /or ADD/ADHD.

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience difficulties with social play. They have some limitations in learning play skills and playing with peers. This study examines the effects of ...