Partner of The Place for Children with Autism

High-Quality Autism Evaluations Without the Wait

Autism evaluations led by a licensed pediatric psychologist, using evidence-based tools and a family-centered approach

Seeking an autism diagnosis can come with a lot of questions for families and referring providers alike. Our team provides a thorough, supportive experience designed to clarify the diagnostic process and help families understand what comes next. With parents on our team who have walked this road themselves, we’ve intentionally created an evaluation experience that pairs clinical expertise with the compassion and support we know families deserve.
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A Straightforward Diagnostic Journey

You don’t have to navigate the evaluation process alone. Our team guides your family at every stage, including your feedback sessions.
  • Seamless Pathway: One connected team keeps communication clear and the process moving, so nothing gets repeated or lost along the way.
  • We Take Care of the Details: Our team helps coordinate the details so you can focus on your child and be prepared for each step, including insurance questions, scheduling, paperwork, and preparation.
  • Guided by One Supportive Team: You’ll know who to turn to, what to expect, and what comes next. Our team will provide answers, guidance, and support.

Getting Started

The Caregiver & Family Pathway

Reach Out

Start with a quick, free autism screener to help determine the right next step for your child.

Connect With Our Team

We’ll answer your questions, check your insurance benefits at no cost, and help schedule your evaluation at a time that works best for your family.

Complete Your Evaluation

Meet with our licensed clinical psychologist for your child’s play-based assessment and parent interview. We’ll guide you through the results and what happens next before you leave.

Start Your Child’s Evaluation

Referring a Patient?

Making a referral is simple. Connect your patient with our team, and we'll guide their family through screening, insurance verification, scheduling, and the evaluation process.
Refer a Patient

Interested in learning more about patient referrals? Click here to explore our full referral process.

The Healthcare Provider Referral Pathway

Already have a patient who may be a good fit for an evaluation? Referring is simple, and our team takes it from there.

The Clinician Behind Your Child’s Evaluation

Margaret Christie, Ph.D, LCP

Margaret grew up in the Chicago area and has spent the past five years focused on pediatric diagnostic work as a licensed clinical psychologist. Families often describe her pace as unhurried and her manner as genuinely warm.
Meet Dr. Margaret Christie

Accepted Insurance

If you’re not sure if you’re covered, we’re here to help. Once we confirm your coverage, that verification carries through from evaluation to therapy, so there’s no need to restart or delay.
Please note that we cannot accept Medicaid or out-of-network private insurance.
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More Answers. Less Waiting. Support at Every Step.

50+ Seamless Transitions to ABA

Families guided from evaluation to starting ABA therapy when recommended, with coordinated support from evaluation through onboarding.

50+ Re-Evaluations Without a Waitlist

Families supported through autism re-evaluations without sitting on a waitlist, helping them access updated answers and recommendations sooner.

Top 50 Healthcare Provider in the U.S.

Recognized nationally by the International Forum on Advancements in Healthcare, a partner of The Place for Children with Autism's BHCOE accreditation.

~1 Week Average Wait Time From First Call to Results

Most families move from their first outreach to a completed feedback session in about a week, with no months-long wait in between.

Let’s Get Your Child Scheduled

Fill out the form below, and someone from our team will reach out to verify your insurance, answer your questions, and schedule an appointment.

Give Us a Call: 773-347-3145