Autism Diagnostic Evaluation Services

Cash-Pay • Limited Availability • In-Person Care

Potomac Shores Mental Health & Wellness – Virginia Beach offers comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations for adolescents and adults seeking diagnostic clarity, professional documentation, and a deeper understanding of neurodevelopmental functioning.

Autism evaluations at our Virginia Beach location are provided within a boutique, psychiatric-led, evidence-based model. Services are intentionally limited to allow sufficient time for in-depth assessment, careful clinical formulation, and high-quality diagnostic reporting.

Who These Evaluations Are For

Autism diagnostic evaluations may be appropriate for individuals who:

• Suspect they may be autistic and are seeking clarity later in adolescence or adulthood
• Have a history of anxiety, depression, ADHD, or burnout and wonder if autism has been overlooked
• Experience sensory sensitivity, social communication challenges, or chronic overwhelm
• Are parents seeking an autism evaluation for an adolescent
• Need formal diagnostic documentation for personal understanding, educational settings, or workplace accommodations

We frequently work with individuals who are high-functioning, thoughtful, and have gone years without clear diagnostic answers.

Our Diagnostic Approach

Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference, not a deficit.

Our autism evaluations are:

• Psychiatric-led and evidence-based
• Neuroaffirming and respectful
• Differential in nature, carefully distinguishing autism from ADHD, anxiety, trauma-related conditions, and mood disorders
• Comprehensive and unhurried, never checklist-only

The goal is accurate diagnosis and meaningful clinical understanding, not rushed labeling.

What the Evaluation May Include

Each evaluation is individualized based on clinical presentation and may include:

• Comprehensive psychiatric and developmental interview
• Review of educational, occupational, and social history
• Assessment of sensory processing and executive functioning
• Differential diagnostic assessment
• Standardized screening tools when clinically indicated
• Clinical formulation and diagnostic determination

Written Diagnostic Report

Completed autism evaluations include a detailed written diagnostic report, which may be used for:

• Personal insight and validation
• Coordination of care
• Educational or workplace accommodations
• Ongoing psychiatric treatment planning

Reports should be written clearly, professionally, and with respect for neurodiversity.

Fees & Payment

Autism diagnostic evaluations at our Virginia Beach location are offered on a cash-pay basis only.

• Fee: Varies based on scope and clinical complexity

Pricing is reviewed prior to scheduling to ensure transparency and alignment.
Payment is due at the time of service.

Limited Availability

Autism diagnostic services at our Virginia Beach office are intentionally limited to preserve the depth and quality of evaluations.

Appointments are offered on select days only.
Advance scheduling is required.

Request an Autism Diagnostic Evaluation

To inquire about autism diagnostic testing at our Virginia Beach location, patients are directed to contact our office.