Understanding the Different Assessments at The Goldman Center
Selecting the right evaluation for your child’s developmental needs is crucial. At The Goldman Center of Chicago, we provide specialized assessments that offer clear, actionable insights into your child’s growth. This guide will help you understand our evaluation options, so you can choose the one best suited for your family.
Autism Assessment & Diagnosis
What It Is
Our Autism Assessment & Diagnosis is specifically designed to identify autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. This thorough and individualized evaluation focuses on understanding the unique characteristics and behaviors associated with autism.
Who It’s For
This assessment is ideal if you or your child’s pediatrician have specific concerns about autism. If your child displays behaviors such as difficulties with social interaction, communication challenges, or repetitive behaviors, this evaluation can help provide a clear diagnosis.
Key Features
- Specialized Focus: Tailored specifically to assess for autism spectrum disorder.
- Comprehensive Tools: Utilizes advanced, evidence-based tools such as the ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition) to ensure an accurate diagnosis.
- Parental Involvement: Includes parent interviews and developmental history to gain a complete understanding of your child’s behaviors and challenges.
- Personalized Recommendations: Following the diagnosis, we provide tailored recommendations for interventions and support services that can benefit your child.
Why This Assessment Is Right for Your Child
This assessment is ideal if your primary concern is autism, and you need a definitive diagnosis along with expert guidance on the next steps for your child’s care and development.
Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation
What It Is
The Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation offers an in-depth assessment of your child’s overall development across multiple domains, such as speech and language, cognitive abilities, social-emotional skills, and adaptive behaviors. This holistic evaluation provides a detailed understanding of your child’s strengths and areas for growth.
Who It’s For
This evaluation is best suited for families seeking a broad overview of their child’s developmental progress. If you have concerns that extend beyond a specific diagnosis like autism, or if you want to understand various aspects of your child’s development, this comprehensive evaluation is the right choice.
Key Features
- Broad Assessment Scope: Covers multiple developmental areas to provide a complete picture of your child’s abilities and challenges.
- Holistic Approach: Evaluates cognitive, social-emotional, behavioral, and adaptive skills to create a well-rounded developmental profile.
- Tailored Recommendations: Provides personalized recommendations for interventions and support services based on your child’s unique developmental needs.
- Parental Insights: Engages parents in the process, ensuring that the evaluation reflects your child’s history and current challenges.
Why This Assessment Is Right for Your Child
This evaluation is perfect if you want a comprehensive understanding of your child’s overall development, capturing both strengths and potential challenges across various domains.
Medical Diagnostic Evaluation (Illinois Early Intervention)
What It Is
Our Medical Diagnostic Evaluations are conducted through the Illinois Early Intervention (EI) program for children under the age of 3. These evaluations are designed to identify developmental delays early on and provide families with the resources and recommendations needed for effective early intervention.
Who It’s For
This evaluation is specifically for families with children under 3 years old who are concerned about developmental delays. If your child is not meeting developmental milestones, this evaluation through the Illinois Early Intervention program can help identify issues and provide timely support.
Key Features
- Multidisciplinary Approach: Conducted by a team of specialists, including a developmental behavioral pediatrician and licensed therapists in areas such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy.
- Early Identification: Focuses on identifying developmental delays as early as possible to allow for timely interventions.
- No Cost for EI Participants: For families eligible for the Illinois Early Intervention program, these evaluations are fully covered, ensuring accessible care.
- Referrals and Resources: Provides families with referrals to appropriate services and interventions based on the evaluation results.
Why This Assessment Is Right for Your Child
This evaluation is essential if your child is under 3 years old and you’re concerned about developmental delays. It’s designed for early identification and intervention, which are critical for your child’s long-term development.
Start Your Child’s Evaluation Journey Today
At The Goldman Center, we are committed to providing the best care and support for your child’s development. Contact us today to discuss your concerns, learn more about our evaluation options, and find the right path forward for your family. Together, we can help your child reach their full potential.
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"Our experience with The Goldman Center was incredibly supportive. They were there for us when we felt most vulnerable, quickly setting up an evaluation for our son when other places had long wait times. The staff treated us with kindness, answered all our questions thoroughly, and made us feel comfortable throughout the diagnosis process. They provided us with excellent resources and therapy programs, leading to great success for our son. We highly recommend The Goldman Center!"
"A friend recommended The Goldman Center to us, and now we recommend them to anyone who suspects their child may be neurodivergent. Getting a proper diagnosis was crucial for us, and we needed a place that was both thorough in testing and could clearly explain how our son's diagnosis specifically affected him. Goldman did exactly that, providing detailed insights and recommending resources tailored to our son's unique needs."
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Expert Evaluations to Continuous Care
Our expert evaluations provide a thorough understanding of your child's development, leading to personalized recommendations for ongoing support. From assessment to continuous care, we’re dedicated to guiding your child's growth every step of the way.
Autism Assessment & Diagnosis
Get a thorough, individualized evaluation using advanced tools to accurately identify autism spectrum disorder. Families receive a clear understanding of their child’s needs, along with personalized recommendations for effective interventions and support.
Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation
Receive a detailed assessment of your child’s development across key areas like speech, cognition, and social skills. This holistic evaluation identifies strengths and challenges, guiding tailored recommendations for ongoing growth.
Medical Diagnostic Evaluation
Access a multidisciplinary assessment by a developmental pediatrician and licensed therapists to identify developmental delays. Tailored recommendations for early intervention and ongoing support are provided through the Illinois Early Intervention program.
Ongoing Therapy Services
Connect with expert recommendations and trusted therapy providers to ensure ongoing support tailored to your child’s unique developmental needs, fostering long-term success.