{"id":1614,"date":"2025-07-24T10:16:21","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T14:16:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/?p=1614"},"modified":"2025-08-05T11:41:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T15:41:26","slug":"evaluacion-de-autismo-una-guia-para-padres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/es\/blog\/autism-assessment-guide-for-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00bfC\u00f3mo Saber si Tu Hijo Necesita una Evaluaci\u00f3n de Autismo? Una Gu\u00eda para Padres Preocupados"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1614\" class=\"elementor elementor-1614\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5784661 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5784661\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6ef26e8\" data-id=\"6ef26e8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2359fe elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"d2359fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__d2359fe\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__d2359fe\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__d2359fe\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1e8491 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f1e8491\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Does My Child Have Autism?<\/h2><p>If you&#8217;re a parent or caregiver who has asked yourself this question, and you&#8217;re wondering whether or not to get an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/blog\/autism-testing-a-guide-to-ados-2-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>autism assessment<\/strong><\/a> for your toddler, you&#8217;re not alone.\u00a0<\/p><p>This concern is one of the most complex and emotional situations a parent can face, especially when your child isn\u2019t reaching the milestones expected for their age. Maybe your pediatrician brought it up during a check-up. Perhaps you\u2019ve noticed something yourself: your toddler doesn\u2019t respond to their name, avoids eye contact, or isn\u2019t using words like other kids their age.<\/p><h2>But how early can autism be diagnosed?<\/h2><p>The short answer is: earlier than you might think. Certified clinicians can sometimes identify <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/blog\/living-with-autism-aba-insight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Autism Spectrum Disorder<\/strong><\/a> (ASD) as early as 18 months, and in some cases, even younger. However, despite increased awareness of early signs, the typical age of diagnosis remains between 4 and 5 years.<\/p><p>Understanding when to do an autism assessment and what that process looks like can offer clarity, relief, and most importantly, access to the support your child needs to thrive.<\/p><p>In this guide for concerned parents and caregivers, we\u2019ll walk you through the signs to watch for, the autism diagnostic criteria, and why early evaluation and intervention can make such a big difference in your child\u2019s future.\u00a0<\/p><p>To have professional guidance on autism assessment, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>contact Texas ABA Centers<\/strong><\/a> or explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/autism-services\/autism-diagnosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>autism testing services<\/strong><\/a> in Plano, Katy, Austin, and other areas of Texas.<\/p><h2>What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-27796ee elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"27796ee\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3e13a2c\" data-id=\"3e13a2c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50d8768 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50d8768\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>ASD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how children communicate, interact socially, and engage with their environment. The spectrum of autism reflects the wide variety of signs and symptoms among individuals.<\/p><p>Children with ASD typically show differences in three main areas:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d234296\" data-id=\"d234296\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd9558f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dd9558f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-is-Autism-Spectrum-Disorder-ASD.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1617\" alt=\"Young child hugging stuffed toy, looking pensive\u2014illustrating early signs that may prompt an autism assessment.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-is-Autism-Spectrum-Disorder-ASD.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-is-Autism-Spectrum-Disorder-ASD-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-is-Autism-Spectrum-Disorder-ASD-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-is-Autism-Spectrum-Disorder-ASD-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-is-Autism-Spectrum-Disorder-ASD-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebaf453 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ebaf453\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/autism-services\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Autism Support Services<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ad77449 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ad77449\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-95e7621\" data-id=\"95e7621\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d866f46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d866f46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><strong>Social Communication and Interaction:<\/strong> Challenges with back-and-forth conversation, sharing emotions or interests with others, and understanding nonverbal communication.<\/li><li><strong>Restricted Interests and Repetitive Behaviors: <\/strong>Children may show intense focus on specific topics, engage in repetitive movements, or insist on following the same routines every day.<\/li><li><strong>Sensory Processing Differences:<\/strong> The DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for ASD include variations in sensory responses under restricted interests and repetitive behaviors. These differences may appear as hypersensitivity to sounds, lights, or textures, or as hyposensitivity where a child seeks out intense sensory experiences.<\/li><\/ol><h2>Early Signs to Watch For: What Might Signal a Need for Autism Assessment<\/h2><p>All children develop at their own pace, but there are some behaviors and developmental signs that might point to a need for closer attention.\u00a0<\/p><p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/actearly\/milestones\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CDC\u2019s Learn the Signs. Act Early. program<\/strong><\/a>, some early signs include:<\/p><ul><li>Lack of response to their name by 12 months<\/li><li>Absence of pointing gestures to share interests by 14 months<\/li><li>Lack of eye contact or social smiling<\/li><li>Delayed speech or limited vocabulary<\/li><li>Performing repetitive motions, including hand movements or spinning items<\/li><li>Little interest in playing with others or engaging in pretend play<\/li><\/ul><p>Of course, every child is unique. Some kids might reach certain milestones and still show signs of autism in other areas. The key is to look at the whole picture, and to act early if something doesn\u2019t feel right.<\/p><p>The most recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mmwr\/volumes\/74\/ss\/ss7402a1.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CDC study<\/strong><\/a> found that 1 in 31 children under the age of 8 gets an autism diagnosis, and boys are nearly four times more likely than girls to have autism. These numbers reflect the growing awareness and improved tools we have today, but they also highlight the importance of timely screening and assessments.<\/p><h2>How Early Can Autism Be Diagnosed?<\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1618 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-Early-Can-Autism-Be-Diagnosed-.jpg\" alt=\"Toddler playing with train set while adult observes\u2014highlighting the importance of early autism screening and developmental monitoring\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-Early-Can-Autism-Be-Diagnosed-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-Early-Can-Autism-Be-Diagnosed--300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-Early-Can-Autism-Be-Diagnosed--768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-Early-Can-Autism-Be-Diagnosed--18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5ba133 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c5ba133\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/autism-services\/early-intervention\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Learn More About ASD Early Intervention<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3f44787 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3f44787\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5c9fa4f\" data-id=\"5c9fa4f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87e8ff4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87e8ff4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many parents wait until their child is older before seeking an autism diagnosis, but research shows that this delay can limit opportunities for early intervention. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2227-9067\/11\/11\/1311\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Children&#8217;s Journal<\/strong><\/a>, reliable autism diagnoses are possible as early as 18 to 24 months of age, with some signs appearing before the child\u2019s first birthday.\u00a0<\/p><h2>Key Ages for Autism Screening<\/h2><p>Healthcare professionals have identified specific ages when autism screening is most effective and essential.\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><strong>9 Months:<\/strong> General developmental screening to monitor overall progress in areas like motor skills, communication, and social engagement.<\/li><li><strong>18 Months:<\/strong> This marks the first autism-specific screening alongside general developmental assessment. At this age, many key social communication skills should be emerging, making it an ideal time to identify potential concerns.<\/li><li><strong>24 Months:<\/strong> The second autism-specific screening occurs at this critical developmental period. By 24 months, children should demonstrate more complex communication and social skills, making differences more apparent.<\/li><li><strong>30 Months:<\/strong> Some guidelines recommend an additional screening at 30 months, particularly for children who may have shown mild concerns at earlier screenings or those considered at higher risk.<\/li><\/ul><p>Some children need closer developmental observation due to specific factors that increase their likelihood of having autism. Boys, children from families with a history of ASD, and those who have an older sibling on the spectrum fall into this category.<\/p><p>Younger siblings of children with autism face significantly higher odds, between 7% and 19%, making regular monitoring particularly important for these families.<\/p><h2>What Happens During an Autism Assessment?<\/h2><p>An autism assessment isn\u2019t a single test; it\u2019s a comprehensive evaluation by specialists who understand early childhood development. These professionals may include developmental pediatricians, child psychologists, speech-language pathologists, or behavior analysts.<\/p><p>The process typically involves:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Developmental screenings:<\/strong> Brief questionnaires about your child\u2019s behavior, communication, and motor skills.<\/li><li><strong>Observations:<\/strong> Watching how your child plays, responds to social cues, and communicates<\/li><li><strong>Parent interviews:<\/strong> Sharing your observations and family history.<\/li><li><strong>Standardized tools:<\/strong> Such as the ADOS-2 or M-CHAT (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers.)<\/li><\/ul><p>The results of the autism assessment will help determine whether your child meets the diagnostic criteria, and if so, what services or therapies are most appropriate.<\/p><h2>What If My Child Has Autism? Support Through ABA Therapy and Early Intervention<\/h2><p>If your child receives an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/blog\/next-steps-after-an-autism-diagnosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>autism diagnosis<\/strong><\/a>, you might feel overwhelmed, and that\u2019s completely normal. But take heart: there is evidence-based support that can help your child grow and thrive.<\/p><p>One of the most effective and widely used approaches is ABA therapy (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/blog\/7-dimensions-of-aba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Applied Behavior Analysis<\/strong><\/a>). ABA is tailored to your child\u2019s unique strengths and challenges and can improve communication, social skills, behavior, and independence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-be3d608 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"be3d608\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0962084\" data-id=\"0962084\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-796173f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"796173f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At <strong>Texas ABA Centers<\/strong>, we believe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/blog\/early-intervention-in-aba-therapy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>early intervention<\/strong><\/a> is essential. Starting ABA therapy sooner gives your child more opportunities to develop foundational skills that support long-term success.\u00a0 <strong>Texas ABA Centers<\/strong> provides immediate access to diagnostic services and ABA therapy with no waiting lists, compared to the industry average of two years.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-20dd2a5\" data-id=\"20dd2a5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a81410 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6a81410\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-If-My-Child-Has-Autism-Support-Through-ABA-Therapy-and-Early-Intervention-.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1619\" alt=\"Smiling therapist supporting a young child during play\u2014representing early intervention and the benefits of ABA therapy for children with autism.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-If-My-Child-Has-Autism-Support-Through-ABA-Therapy-and-Early-Intervention-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-If-My-Child-Has-Autism-Support-Through-ABA-Therapy-and-Early-Intervention--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-If-My-Child-Has-Autism-Support-Through-ABA-Therapy-and-Early-Intervention--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-If-My-Child-Has-Autism-Support-Through-ABA-Therapy-and-Early-Intervention--768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-If-My-Child-Has-Autism-Support-Through-ABA-Therapy-and-Early-Intervention--12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c3dcfe elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6c3dcfe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/autism-services\/child-aba-therapy\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Explore Child ABA Therapy Here<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3dc6edc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3dc6edc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-170a022\" data-id=\"170a022\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e89ee6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e89ee6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Services may include in-home therapy, parent coaching, school support, and individualized treatment plans that evolve with your child\u2019s progress.<\/p><p>\u00a0ABA therapy and early intervention also empower parents and caregivers with the tools and confidence to support their child\u2019s growth every day, because you are a key part of your child\u2019s developmental journey.<\/p><h2>Get Expert Support for Your Child&#8217;s Autism Assessment \u00a0<\/h2><p>You know your child better than anyone. If something feels off, or if you\u2019re constantly asking yourself \u201cDoes my child have autism?\u201d, don\u2019t wait for things to \u201cget better on their own.\u201d Early identification leads to early support, and that can make all the difference.<\/p><p>Whether you\u2019re just starting to ask questions or ready to move forward with an autism assessment, <strong>Texas ABA Centers<\/strong> is here to help.\u00a0<\/p><p>Contact us today by calling <a href=\"tel:+18777715725\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>(877) 771-5725<\/strong><\/a> to schedule an autism assessment, learn about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/blog\/aba-insurance-coverage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>insurance coverage<\/strong><\/a>, and how we can support your family!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding when to do an autism assessment and what that process looks like can offer clarity, relief, and most importantly, access to the support your child needs to thrive.  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