Autism and ADHD Testing for Children
in Minnesota

Autism and ADHD Testing Cost: $600

Seeking answers for your child is an act of care. A thoughtful, affirming evaluation can help your family understand your child’s experiences, recognize their strengths, and identify support that fits who they are.

Child Autism and ADHD Evaluations

Children age 5 and older

Every child communicates, plays, learns, connects, and responds to the world in their own way. An individualized evaluation looks beyond stereotypes and considers the whole child across home, school, relationships, and daily life.

Development
Communication
Sensory processing
Adaptive skills

Family-Centered Assessment

Caregivers are important partners

You know your child across settings and over time. Caregiver observations, developmental history, school information, and your child’s own experience are integrated with testing to create a meaningful picture.

Caregiver input
School information
Child’s perspective
Practical next steps

Your Evaluation Process

Consultation

We discuss your questions, your child’s needs and strengths, and whether testing is a good fit.

Information Gathering

Caregiver interviews, developmental history, records, and rating scales build context.

Child-Centered Testing

Measures are selected for your child and administered with comfort, clarity, and flexibility in mind.

Feedback & Report

Caregivers receive clear feedback, a written report, and individualized recommendations.

Why Autism and ADHD Testing for Children Matters

Autism can look different from one child to another. Some children show clear differences early, while others use strong language, imitate peers, or hold themselves together at school and release distress at home.

Traits can overlap with ADHD, anxiety, trauma, language or learning differences, sensory needs, and other developmental concerns.

An evaluation can replace guesswork with a clearer understanding of your child and the support that may help them thrive.

What the Assessment May Explore

Every assessment is individualized and may include:

A detailed caregiver and developmental interview
Social communication and relationship patterns
Play, interests, flexibility, and routines
Sensory experiences and regulation
Attention and executive functioning
Adaptive functioning and daily living skills
Anxiety, mood, trauma, language, or learning concerns
Standardized rating scales and individualized testing

Signs an Evaluation May Help

Autism testing may be useful when your child:

Has difficulty navigating friendships or social expectations
Communicates or connects differently from same-age peers
Relies heavily on routines or becomes distressed by change
Experiences sensory overload, shutdowns, or intense exhaustion
Has focused interests that are especially important or absorbing
Appears very different at home than at school
Has needs not fully explained by a previous diagnosis

Information for Caregivers

You do not need to arrive certain that your child is autistic. Your role is to share what you have noticed, what is difficult, what helps, and what makes your child come alive. Mixed feelings, including worry, relief, grief, or validation, are understandable.

Before testing, you may gather school evaluations, IEP or 504 documents, previous reports, and a brief developmental timeline. Tell your child that the appointment includes activities that help us learn how their brain works; it is not a test they can pass or fail.

Optional feedback session focuses on understanding, not blame, and includes practical recommendations for home, school, treatment, accommodations, and future planning.

Where and How Testing Is Done

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In Person

3400 1st Street North, Suite 105
St. Cloud, MN 56303

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Caregiver Participation

Caregiver interviews and questionnaires may be completed securely from anywhere in Minnesota.

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No Referral Needed

Contact Therapy Dynamics directly to begin with a free 15-minute consultation.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Schedule a free consultation to discuss autism testing for your child in Minnesota, ask questions, and learn whether an evaluation may be a good fit.

Free Consultation

Message to Parents and Caregivers: You’re Not Alone. I’m Here to Help

I understand that considering an autism and ADHD assessment for your child can feel overwhelming, emotional, and full of questions. At Therapy Dynamics, I honor your courage in seeking clarity and support. My approach is warm, compassionate, and individualized, because every child and family brings unique strengths, challenges, and stories. I evaluate children ages 3+ for autism, ADHD, academic achievement concerns, and mental health challenges.

I partner with you every step of the way, offering thoughtful communication, expert evaluation, and guidance grounded in respect and understanding. My goal is to make the assessment process clear, supportive, and empowering for both you and your child.

You know your child best and I’m here to help you better understand who they are, how they learn, and how we can support their growth.

Why Autism Testing Can Help

Autism testing can be helpful when a child shows signs such as:

Difficulty with social communication or interactions
Repetitive behaviors or routines
Sensory sensitivities (e.g., sound, touch, or light)
Challenges with flexible thinking or transitions
Differences in play or social play with peers
Language and communication skills

Some children may already have signs of autism, and others might show traits that overlap with ADHD, anxiety, or learning differences. A comprehensive evaluation helps us sort through these patterns and provide clear guidance.

What the Evaluation Includes

My testing process is thorough and family-focused. It usually involves:

1. Intake Conversation

I begin by talking with you and your child about your concerns, history, and what you hope to learn from the evaluation. I listen to your story so we understand your child in context.

2. Observation and Testing

I use structured assessment tools and observations to look at:

Social communication skills
Play and interaction behaviors
Thinking and problem-solving
Sensory and emotional regulation
Daily living and adaptive skills

Testing is done in a way that is comfortable for your child, with breaks as needed.

3. Feedback and Report

After testing is complete, I prepare a clear, professionally written report that explains findings and is designed to help your child access the services that they need. You’ll learn what the results mean, including:

Whether criteria for autism are met
How your child learns and interacts
Strengths and areas that may benefit from support

I also include practical recommendations tailored to your child and family.

How the Evaluation Is Done

In Person — at my St. Cloud, MN clinic. Remote evaluations may be considered on a case-by-case basis for adolescents.

You do not need a referral from another doctor or provider to begin the process. Our evaluations are accepted by schools and many community support programs when formal documentation is needed.

My Approach

I use a strengths-based, child-centered, and developmentally appropriate approach. That means:

I focus on understanding your child, not just checking boxes
I aim to make testing feel comfortable and respectful
I help you interpret results in a way that makes sense for your child and family

I also take into account: