The Ziggurat Group offers psychological services including assessment and consultation for children and adolescents. Assessments for autism spectrum disorders are offered for individuals of all ages. Counseling services are provided on a limited basis.

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Autism Spectrum Disorders Assessment

The Ziggurat Group specializes in assessment for autism spectrum disorders. The group utilizes an interdisciplinary model. The assessment team consists of members who may include a licensed psychologist, a speech therapist, an occupational therapist, and an educational diagnostician.

Psychological Assessments

Psychological assessment of children and adolescents is an additional speciality of the Ziggurat Group. Assessments are conducted by a licensed psychologist. The purpose of psychological assessment is to determine whether there are emotional factors that impact behavior. Psychological assessment is also used to make diagnoses of common childhood disorders including Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety and depression.

Intellectual and Educational Assessment

Assessment of intelligence and academic achievement is also available through The Ziggurat Group. Educational Diagnosticians, who specialize in assessment of educational concerns, conduct these evaluations.

Consultation

Consultation services are provided by a licensed psychologist or our highly experienced staff. Services include assistance with parenting and attendance at ARD meetings or other meetings with school staff.

Counseling

The Ziggurat Group provides counseling services for children and adolescents on a limited basis. Counseling services are solution-focused and may be provided in an individual or family format.

Read our recent article on assessment published in the ASA Advocate.

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Aspy, R., & Grossman, B.G. (2007). Assessing autism spectrum disorders: Guidelines for parents and educators. Autism Advocate, 48(3), 11-14.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released a clinical report with guidelines for identification of children with autism spectrum disorders (Johnson, Myers, & Council on Children with Disabilities, 2007). The article stresses the importance of early intervention and contains recommendations to conduct surveillance for ASDs at every well-child visit and to formally screen at 18 and 24 months or at any point a parent raises concern. When multiple risk factors are present, it is recommended that the physician avoid adopting a "wait-and-see" approach (p. 1206). The report discusses the importance of a team evaluation conducted by specialists in ASDs.

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Johnson, C.P., Myers, S.M., & the Council on Children With Disabilities (2007). Identification and evaluation of children with autism spectrum disorders. Pediatrics, 120(5), 1183-1215.