Seeking an Autism Diagnosis?

If you suspect your child may be on the autism spectrum, finding expert, compassionate care near you is crucial. Therapy For Life understands the importance of early diagnosis and intervention in helping children with autism reach their full potential. We provide comprehensive autism assessments in Houston, offering families answers and a clear path forward.

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects social interaction, communication, and behavior. Signs can vary widely, but some common indicators include:

Difficulty with back-and-forth conversation or social play
Repetitive behaviors, intense fixations, or strong adherence to routines
Unusual sensory responses (hypersensitive or undersensitive to sounds, textures, etc.)
Delays in speech development, motor skills, or learning milestones

Why an Accurate Autism Diagnosis Matters

Unlocking Personalized Support: A formal diagnosis opens doors to specialized therapies and school services tailored to your child’s needs.
Understanding Your Child: A diagnosis provides a framework for understanding your child’s unique strengths and challenges.
Sense of Community: Connecting with other families and resources in the autism community offers support and guidance.

The Therapy For Life Difference

Comprehensive, Collaborative, Convenient

Multidisciplinary Expertise: Our team includes speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, developmental pediatricians, board-certified behavior analysts, and feeding specialists. This diverse skill set ensures a thorough, multifaceted evaluation.
Team Approach: Our specialists collaborate, sharing insights and observations, leading to a more accurate and holistic understanding of your child.
Family-Centered Care: We understand the stress of seeking a diagnosis. Our compassionate team prioritizes clear communication and offers ongoing support throughout the process.
Timely Results: Our streamlined MATCh process minimizes multiple appointments and aims for a diagnosis within a shorter timeframe.

Autism Evaluation at Therapy For Life

What to Expect

Initial Consultation: We will gather your child’s history, discuss your concerns, and explain our assessment methods.
In-Depth Assessments: Your child will engage in play-based observations, structured tasks, and parent interviews tailored to their age and abilities.
Team Review & Feedback: Our specialists analyze the data and meet with you to discuss the diagnosis, recommendations for therapy, and resources for your journey ahead.

Beyond Diagnosis

Partnering with You for Your Child’s Success

We understand seeking a diagnosis can be overwhelming. That’s why we go beyond just providing answers at Therapy For Life. Our goal is to empower families and create a clear roadmap for your child’s future. Depending on their unique needs, our therapies might include:

Speech-Language Therapy: Developing communication and social skills and addressing feeding or swallowing issues.
Occupational Therapy: Addressing sensory challenges, fine motor skills for self-feeding, and building positive mealtime routines.
Behavior Therapy (ABA): Creating positive behaviors around food, managing anxieties, and building healthy food associations.
Feeding Therapy: Our specialized team helps children overcome picky eating, food aversions, and texture challenges.
Parent Training: We equip you with the tools and strategies to support your child’s progress across environments, maximizing their potential.

The MATCh Advantage

Houston’s First Multidisciplinary Team Under One Roof

Therapy For Life’s MATCh assessment brings together experts from various disciplines for a comprehensive evaluation. This means:

One-Stop Convenience: No more juggling appointments across town – our team collaborates under one roof, saving you time and stress.
Deeper Insights: Specialists share their unique perspectives, leading to a more accurate diagnosis and a multi-faceted treatment plan.
Streamlined Support: With all therapies available in-house, we ensure a smooth transition from diagnosis to personalized interventions.