THE PROCESS of the evaluation is an essential aspect. From what I see on Reddit threads in autism groups, negative experiences during the assessment due to the evaluator NOT prioritizing the process. A great assessor with value you and each aspect of the test, not just the test itself and the diagnosis. What does it look like to have a successful and meaningful PROCESS with autism testing? People who come for an assessment must be INCLUDED and their perspectives of the worl

Autism Evaluations are expensive, what is it worth? What will I get out of it? Why pay for and have the evaluation? Do I get more than a diagnosis? What kind of insights will be provided? It is for me?

Autism has historically been understood as a disorder of behaviors. The ADOS-2 is an assessment of demonstrates this by assessing standardized behavioral observation. The MIGDAS-2 is changing those beliefs, and focuses on self-expression, authenticity, strengths and sensory needs instead of deficits and wrong behaviors.