Where can I get my child tested for autism in Columbus?
On Target ABA provides autism testing and autism evaluations for young children in the Columbus area. Call (380) 248-4774 or fill out an inquiry form, and our Columbus intake team calls you back.
Does Medicaid cover autism testing?
We accept most major insurance plans: Medicaid plans such as Buckeye, Molina and Humana, and also CareSource, Aetna, Medical Mutual and CHAMPVA. Most families pay little or nothing out of pocket with Medicaid, and our insurance experts handle all the paperwork before your child's evaluation. Not sure what your plan covers? Call (380) 248-4774 and speak with one of our insurance experts.
What happens after I call or send the form?
Our Columbus team will help you take the next step: our insurance experts handle all the paperwork before your child's evaluation, and your child has one visit with one of our in-house licensed psychologists.
Who does the autism testing, and what happens at the visit?
One visit with one of our in-house licensed psychologists, and you are part of all of it. We talk with you about your child's story and your concerns, use trusted tools to understand how your child communicates, plays and behaves, and watch your child play with a few favorite toys. You leave with clear answers and a plan for what comes next.
What is the difference between an autism screening and an autism evaluation?
An autism screening is a short checklist, often done at your pediatrician's office, that shows whether a child should be looked at more closely. A screening cannot diagnose autism. An autism evaluation is the full visit with a licensed psychologist that can. If a screening has raised concerns, the next step is a full autism evaluation. Our in-house licensed psychologists provide thorough autism evaluations for young children, with clear answers and a plan for what comes next.
Can your psychologists give my child an autism diagnosis?
Yes. Your child's autism evaluation is done by one of our in-house licensed psychologists, who can diagnose autism. You leave with clear answers and a plan for what comes next.
My child has few or no words. Can they still be evaluated?
Yes. Many of the children we evaluate have few or no words. The psychologist watches how your child plays, communicates and behaves, and talks with you about what you see at home, so your child does not need to answer questions.
What happens after the evaluation?
Evaluation first, then ABA: when your child is diagnosed with autism and ABA is clinically recommended, we move straight into the initial assessment and ABA, at our centers, at home or at school, with one caring team guiding you the whole way.