Do you diagnose autism?

We provide behavioral and executive function assessments and coordinate with diagnostic specialists when a full diagnostic evaluation is needed.

Is it too late for an adult diagnosis?

No. Many adults — women in particular — are identified later, and self-understanding alone often reduces years of accumulated shame.

Will you try to make my child act neurotypical?

No. We target distress, safety, and the skills the person and family actually want, not conformity for its own sake.

Can you help with school supports?

Yes, including written recommendations and attending IEP or 504 meetings with your consent.

Condition guide

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Support that respects how the brain is actually wired

Overview

Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental difference affecting social communication, sensory processing, and patterns of interest and behavior. Presentation varies enormously from person to person.

Our goal is not to make autistic people appear neurotypical. It is to reduce distress, build the specific skills a person wants, adapt environments, and support families — with the autistic person's own goals at the center.

Common symptoms

Difficulty with reciprocal social communication
Trouble reading nonverbal cues or implied meaning
Strong need for routine and distress at unexpected change
Intense, focused interests
Sensory sensitivity or seeking — sound, light, texture, movement
Meltdowns or shutdowns when demands exceed capacity
Exhaustion from masking in social or work settings

Causes and risk factors

Substantial genetic contribution
Differences in early brain development and connectivity
Prenatal and perinatal factors
Not caused by parenting and not caused by vaccines

Treatment options we offer

Behavioral assessment and individualized support plans
Social skills development at the person's own pace and goals
Emotional regulation and sensory strategies
Parent coaching and family support
Executive function coaching for planning and transitions
School collaboration on IEP and 504 supports

Therapy approaches used

Behavioral intervention
Social skills groups and individual practice
Parent coaching
Individual therapy for co-occurring anxiety or depression

How TMS fits in

TMS is not a treatment for autism. It may be appropriate for a co-occurring depression that has not responded to medication, and we're explicit about that distinction rather than blurring it.

Learn more about TMS therapy

Frequently asked questions

Services that treat Autism Spectrum Disorders

Behavioral Health Services Executive Function Coaching Individual & Family Therapy

Start with one conversation

Tell us what you've tried. We'll confirm eligibility, verify your benefits, and map out what treatment would look like.

Schedule a consultation (208) 719-7158