Autism Assessment Ontario
Comprehensive, evidence-based assessments for children, youth and adults
No Waitlist
Ages 3–50
In-Person & Virtual Options
Virtual: Across Ontario
In-Person: Cambridge
Edcommodate provides thorough autism assessments in Ontario for individuals and families seeking a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
We help families and individuals gain insight into social, behavioural, and developmental strengths and challenges, while guiding next steps for support, therapy, and accommodations.
Available virtually across Ontario and in-person at our Cambridge, Ontario location.
Who Is This Assessment For?
Our autism assessment services are appropriate for:
- Children, adolescents, and adults aged 3–50 in-person, and ages 12 to 50 virtually.
- Individuals requiring an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis for support services, school accommodations, or workplace modifications.
- Individuals struggling with social communication or other social skills.
- Those exhibiting repetitive behaviours, intense interests, or atypical play patterns.
- Anyone seeking clarity for suspected neurodevelopmental disorders or developmental disabilities.
- People whose family members, family doctor, or other healthcare providers have suggested pursuing a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
What Our Autism Assessment Covers
Social Communication & Interactions
We evaluate how individuals engage with others, including eye contact, conversational turn taking, and responsiveness in group or social settings.
Repetitive Behaviours & Restricted Interests
We assess patterns such as routines, rituals, restricted interests, and repetitive motor movements to identify core characteristics of ASD.
Emotional & Behavioural Regulation
We examine emotional responses, frustration tolerance, and other conditions that commonly co-occur with ASD, including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, intellectual disability, and giftedness. Mental health conditions can be assessed with our mental health partnerships.
Learning Disabilities & Learning Disorders
Assessment of reading, writing, math, and related academic skills to identify dyslexia, dyscalculia, or dysgraphia.
Daily Functioning & Independence
Evaluates self-care, organization, and adaptive functioning across home, school, or work to guide physiotherapy, psychotherapy, occupational therapy, or speech-language therapy recommendations.
Virtual or In-Person: Choose the Format That Works Best for You
Virtual Assessments
- Ages 12–50
- Fully online, accessible across Ontario, and in partnership with our mental health partners at Integrative Psychiatry Canada (IPC)
- Usually conducted collaboratively by a psychologist, nurse practitioner, and psychiatrist
- Real-time video sessions and observations, couriered testing materials when necessary
- Flexible, shorter sessions suitable for home environments
- Best for families outside Cambridge or seeking convenience and/or the comfort of home
In-Person Assessments
- Ages 3–50
- Edcommodate Cambridge clinic
- Clinic-based evaluation
- Typically multiple sessions with direct observation
- Best for individuals or families who prefer on-site testing and in-person interaction with clinicians and psychological services from a psychologist
Not sure which format is right for you? We can help you decide.
Key Features of the Assessment Process
Intake Session
Gain insight into medical and developmental history, school records, previous evaluations, and concerns that are self-reported or reported by family members, family physicians, or other health care providers.
Standardized Screening Tools
Direct observation of behaviours, communication, and social interactions using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2), and/or Autism Diagnostic Interview (ADI-R), and other evidence-based assessment tools. For in-person assessments, tools in use will be determined by the clinician conducting the assessment, and each assessment is tailored to the individual patient’s needs. For online autism diagnostic assessments, a psychiatrist with special interest in autism diagnostics is consulted online.
Assessment Report
Provides a formal diagnosis of autism (if diagnostic criteria is met), other detailed findings, and next steps, including recommended supports, therapies, school accommodations or modifications, and community resources.
Feedback Session
A virtual or phone review of results with discussion of referrals for treatment options, support services, and/or clinical services, such as social work/psychotherapy, occupational therapists, or speech-language pathologists.
Why Early Intervention Matters
A timely diagnosis of ASD can unlock access to government programs, early childhood support, school-based accommodations, community resources, like Autism Ontario, and social services. Early identification may enhance child development, and supports better outcomes in learning, social skills, and daily functioning.
Where We Offer In-Person Assessments for ages 3-50
Virtual services available across Ontario in partnership with Integrative Psychiatry Canada (IPC)
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