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For families who don’t have a diagnosis yet

Think your child might have autism? We’ll help you get an autism evaluation.

We help Kansas and Colorado families book a diagnostic evaluation, get on the shortest waitlists near them, and know exactly what happens after — at no cost to you.

  • We find evaluators near you and check the real wait times
  • We check your insurance for free before you book anything
  • We stay with you through results and next steps

Rather talk it through first? Call (303) 483-7833 — a person answers, not a menu.

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How a diagnosis works

Three steps, in plain English. Most of the time in between is waiting — which is why the smartest move is starting now.

  1. 1

    A quick screening

    Your pediatrician asks you a short set of questions about your child. It takes minutes, costs nothing, and tells you whether a full evaluation makes sense.

  2. 2

    The evaluation

    A licensed psychologist or developmental specialist spends a few hours playing with and observing your child, plus talking with you. No needles, no scary tests.

  3. 3

    Results and next steps

    You get a written report that explains what the evaluator saw and what would help. If it's autism, that report is the key that opens insurance-covered therapy.

Heard of the M-CHAT? It’s a good first step.

The M-CHAT is a free screening questionnaire pediatricians use for toddlers — about 5 minutes of yes-or-no questions for you, nothing at all for your child. It doesn’t diagnose anything; it just tells you whether a full evaluation is worth doing. Your child’s doctor can run it at any visit — ask us about it and we’ll explain how. Want the fuller picture first? The M-CHAT, explained in plain words.

Why families start here instead of a waitlist

Waitlists are long — starting now saves months

Evaluation waitlists in Kansas and Colorado can stretch for months, and they only move for families already on them. We know which lists near you are moving and get your child's name on the right ones this week.

A diagnosis opens doors

A formal autism diagnosis is the key that health plans — Medicaid and private alike — look for before covering ABA therapy. The evaluation report is the document that unlocks all of it.

You get a guide, not a pamphlet

One intake advocate stays with your family from first call through results — answering questions, chasing paperwork, and lining up therapy so it can begin soon after the diagnosis, not months later.

Already have a diagnosis? Here’s what happens next. Still at the wondering stage? Read the signs of autism at 18 months, at age 2, or at age 3.

Evaluation questions, answered plainly

Does insurance pay for an autism evaluation?
Usually, yes. Most health plans in Kansas and Colorado — Medicaid and private — cover a diagnostic evaluation the same way they cover other doctor visits, so your normal copay or deductible may apply. Before you book anything, we check your exact plan for free and tell you what it would cost — often nothing.
How long is the wait for an evaluation in Kansas or Colorado?
It depends on the clinic. Some evaluators book months out; others have openings within weeks. That spread is exactly why we help — we know which waitlists near you are actually moving, and it's normal and allowed to be on more than one list at once. The sooner your child's name is on a list, the sooner the wait is over.
Is my child too young to be evaluated?
Probably not. Specialists can reliably evaluate children as young as 18 to 24 months, and there is no benefit to waiting. If your child is under 3, your state's early intervention program will also evaluate for free. Acting early is the single biggest thing a parent can do — young brains learn fastest.
What should I bring to the evaluation?
Bring notes on what you've noticed and roughly when it started, a few short phone videos of the things you're wondering about, any notes from your pediatrician, daycare, or school, and your insurance card. A favorite snack and a comfort item help the day go smoothly. The evaluator will tell you if they need anything else.
What if the evaluation says it isn't autism?
Then you'll know — and that's worth a lot. A good evaluation doesn't just answer the autism question. The report explains what is going on and recommends supports, like speech or occupational therapy, if your child would benefit. Either way, you leave with answers and a plan instead of worry.

The wait only ends for families on the list.

Tell us what you've been noticing. An intake advocate calls you back with evaluation options near you, real wait times, and what your insurance covers — all free.

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