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Autism Testing, Assessments and Evaluations for Children in Columbus, Ohio

  • No clinic waitlist for evaluations
  • Serving greater Columbus, Cleveland and Akron
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If you're looking for autism testing or an autism evaluation for your child in Columbus, Ohio, chances are you have been seeing things that worry you: tantrums that seem to come out of nowhere, few or no words, little eye contact, or a child who pulls your hand toward what they want instead of asking. You want clear answers about your child, and a plan for what comes next.

Our in-house licensed psychologists provide thorough autism evaluations for young children, with no waitlist for testing. And when it's time for ABA, our Ohio team is ready to welcome your child, at our centers, at home or at school, with one caring team guiding you from the first call onward. Call (380) 248-4774 to get started.

Sound familiar?

Many Columbus parents ask about autism testing after noticing:

Delayed speech

Limited eye contact

Not responding to name

Repetitive behaviors

Upset by sounds, textures or lights

Trouble playing with other children

The earlier your child gets answers, the earlier support can begin.

An evaluation gives you clear answers and a plan for what comes next.

Questions Columbus parents ask about autism testing and diagnosis

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.

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Insurance for Columbus Families

Most families pay little or nothing out of pocket with Medicaid. Our insurance experts handle all the paperwork for you before your child's evaluation.

We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicaid and CHAMPVA.

Buckeye (Medicaid)
Molina (Medicaid)
Humana (Medicaid)
Aetna
Medical Mutual
CareSource

Don't see your insurance? Call (380) 248-4774 and speak with one of our insurance experts, or fill out an inquiry form.

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What happens at an autism evaluation in Columbus?

  • Who it is for: young children, and you are part of the whole visit.
  • What you leave with: clear answers, including an autism diagnosis when autism is present, and a plan for what comes next.
  • Then ABA, same team: if ABA is clinically recommended, it starts with the same team, at our centers, at home or at school.

The Evaluation 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.

Next Step: 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.

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What happens next?

  1. Call (380) 248-4774 or fill out an inquiry form. Our Columbus intake team calls you back and answers your questions.

  2. We handle all the paperwork for you before your visit. Want to see one of our Columbus centers first? Just ask about a visit.

  3. The evaluation visit with one of our in-house licensed psychologists. One visit, and you are part of all of it.

  4. When your child is diagnosed with autism and ABA is clinically recommended, we move straight into the initial assessment: you and your child meet with one of our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), and this visit is all about your child, their strengths, their needs and your family's goals.

  5. Our BCBAs write a treatment plan built around your child, and ABA begins, at our centers, at home or at school. We aim to have your child start the following week when we can.

In Columbus, we provide

ABA at our centers, at home or at school

Parents kept informed

You never have to start over or search for another provider: one caring team guides you from the first call to your child's first day of ABA.

Evaluations and ABA with one team means smoother transitions and less waiting for your child, with flexible scheduling at our centers, at home or at school.

Why early answers matter

Early answers can

  • Open the door to therapies covered by your insurance
  • Let support start earlier, when it helps most
  • Start ABA sooner, with one team guiding you
  • Give your child more time to build communication and everyday skills

Early support makes a difference.

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Get Autism Testing Without Waiting Months

You don't have to wait months for answers. There is no clinic waitlist for evaluations, and our Columbus team will help you take the first step with one quick call.

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What Parents Are Saying

(Real feedback from families we’ve supported.)

Very professional staff who are very knowledgeable about Autism. Highly recommend to any parent who wants excellent therapy for their child.

- D.M.

My child runs off to his therapist every time. It’s amazing!

- S.R.

The therapists are so warm and really knowledgeable.

- A.D.

My child loves his therapist. When I pick him up, he doesn't want to leave!

- C.S.

Your Child’s Progress is Our Target!

Call us today to get started. Want to see one of our Columbus centers first? Just ask about a visit.

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