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Wondering where to start? This guide walks you through autism evaluations, what to ask your pediatrician, and what happens before ABA therapy begins.
Step one
An autism evaluation is a careful, play-based look at how your child communicates, plays and interacts. It's done by a specialist — and getting one starts with a simple conversation.
If you're noticing signs — few words, limited eye contact, not responding to their name, repetitive play — bring it up at your child's next visit, or call and ask for a sooner appointment. You know your child best, and your concerns are reason enough to ask.
Autism is diagnosed through a developmental evaluation by a specialist such as a developmental-behavioral pediatrician, a pediatric neurologist, or a child psychologist. Your pediatrician can refer you to one — and it's okay to ask for more than one option in case of waitlists.
Evaluation waitlists can be long. Get on the list, ask to be called for cancellations, and keep your pediatrician updated. While you wait, you can contact us — we'll help you understand your insurance benefits so you're ready to move quickly once you have a diagnosis.
We specialize in early intervention for children ages 5 and under, because the earlier support begins, the stronger the outcomes tend to be. Seeking an evaluation early is one of the most powerful things you can do for your child.
At the doctor's office
It can help to walk in with a list. These questions make sure you leave with a referral in hand and a clear next step.
After the diagnosis
Once your child has a diagnosis, here's how getting started with Arise works — most families move through these steps faster than they expect.
We need an autism diagnosis before ABA services can begin. Once you have the evaluation report, you're ready for the next step — and we'll help you with everything after that.
Send us your insurance information and we'll verify your child's ABA benefits at no cost to you, usually within one business day. You can even upload a photo of your insurance card through our secure follow-up link.
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst meets your child, gets to know your family, and builds an individualized treatment plan focused on communication, social and daily-living skills.
Once authorization is in place, your child starts therapy with a dedicated, caring team — in one of our clinics, in your home, or at their daycare.
How getting started works at Arise
Inquiry → Benefits Check → Assessment → Therapy Begins. We'll reach out within one business day of your inquiry, and we verify benefits for free.
Get StartedWe'll verify your insurance benefits at no cost — usually within one business day.