Autism Assessment & Diagnosis
Clarity changes everything.
It starts here.
Epic Minds Therapy partners with As You Are to provide comprehensive autism assessment and diagnosis across North Carolina:
- Virtual evaluation by specialized clinicians
- Clear answers about your child's development
- Immediate ABA therapy planning
How Epic Minds & As You Are work together
01Autism evaluation with As You Are
As You Are provides specialized autism diagnostic evaluations for children ages 16 months through 10 years. Their clinicians use gold-standard assessment tools and provide comprehensive reports.
02Clear diagnosis & recommendations
You receive a detailed evaluation report explaining whether your child meets the criteria for autism spectrum disorder, along with specific recommendations for intervention and support.
03Seamless transition to Epic Minds ABA Therapy
If your child receives an autism diagnosis, Epic Minds immediately begins planning a personalized ABA therapy treatment plan. No referrals. No waiting lists. No explaining your story all over again.
Benefits of our autism diagnosis partnership
Get Answers In Weeks, Not Months
Fast access to evaluation
Virtual evaluations mean no long waitlists. Most families can schedule an assessment within weeks, not months.
Comprehensive care coordination
As You Are offers care coordination services for eligible families, connecting you with resources and support beyond just the diagnosis.
Immediate path to therapy
Epic Minds receives your child's evaluation results and can start ABA therapy planning immediately—no gaps in care.
One coordinated team
Both teams work together to ensure your child's assessment findings inform their therapy plan from day one.
What the evaluation process looks like
Initial consultation with As You Are
As You Are's team gathers information about your child's developmental history, your concerns, and what you've observed. They verify insurance coverage and schedule the evaluation.
Virtual diagnostic evaluation
Your child completes a comprehensive autism assessment using proven diagnostic tools—all from the comfort of home. The evaluation observes communication, social interaction, play patterns, and behavioral responses.
Detailed results & report
As You Are provides a thorough written report explaining the evaluation findings, diagnosis (if applicable), and recommendations for next steps.
ABA therapy planning with Epic Minds
If your child receives an autism diagnosis, Epic Minds' BCBA team reviews the evaluation results and begins creating a personalized treatment plan tailored to your child's specific needs.
Who can get evaluated?
Ages Served:
Initial evaluations:
16 months - 10 years old
Re-evaluations/re-certifications:
Through age 17 (ages 11-17 require documentation of original diagnosis)
Common questions about autism evaluations
How does a virtual autism evaluation work?
As You Are conducts comprehensive evaluations via a secure video platform. A specialized clinician observes your child's communication, play, and social interactions through structured activities, all from your home.
Will insurance cover the virtual evaluation?
Most major North Carolina insurance plans cover As You Are's virtual autism evaluations. As You Are verifies coverage upfront and lets you know about any costs before scheduling.
How quickly can we get an evaluation?
Most families can schedule within 2-3 weeks, significantly faster than traditional in-person evaluations, which often have 6+ month waitlists.
What happens after the evaluation?
You receive a detailed report with diagnosis (if applicable) and recommendations. If your child is diagnosed with autism, Epic Minds can immediately begin ABA therapy planning.
Can Epic Minds help if my child doesn't have an autism diagnosis yet?
Yes! Use our As You Are referral link to schedule a diagnostic evaluation. Once complete, we can start therapy planning if autism is diagnosed.
What if my child doesn't receive an autism diagnosis?
As You Are provides clear explanations and recommendations for next steps, whether that's monitoring development or connecting with other appropriate services.