Autism Evaluations
Violett Counseling offers neurodivergent affirming autism assessments for children, adolescents and adults.
IS AN AUTISM EVALUATION FOR ME OR MY CHILD?
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Call to Begin the Screening Process Today
Are you Autism Suspecting or Autism Identifying? Are you a parent who is concerned about possible ASD symptoms you are noticing in your young child? Call to see if you or your child meet screening requirements for an evaluation with one of our licensed and specially trained clinicians.
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We provide Neurodivergent Affirming Evaluations
Have you wondered if you meet criteria for an Autism Diagnosis and are not sure where to turn? Have you received diagnoses in the past but feel something has been missed? Are you Self Exploring symptoms that may be indicative of ASD? We are here to provide a safe environment to explore your questions and concerns.
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We provide a Road Map for a New Diagnosis for all ages.
A safe space where we focus on strengths and affirm brain style, we provide resources, tools, referrals that will support you in living your BEST LIFE that you deserve with supports in place that facilitate your inner growth, allow you to ‘unmask’ and awaken your inner peace.
Which Autism Evaluation is best for me?
WHERE DO I START?
MIGDAS ASD Assessments for Adolescents & Adults
Facilitated by Lisa Koss, LMHC or Debra Violett Grindstaff, LCSW
MIGDAS Evaluation
Lisa and Debra will work with you to determine if this Neurodivergent Affirming Evaluation is best for you.
The MIGDAS-2 is conducted in an interview style gathering information in the following areas:
Language and Communication
Social Relationships & Emotional Responses
Sensory Use & Interests
Saturdays Coming In February 2024
Autism Parent/Caregiver Support Group
60-90 Minute Informal Session
Up to 8 participants
The group is a coming together as a community to learn from one another and to include psycho-education of:
Navigating an Autism Diagnosis
Strategies to Create a Calm Balance in the Home
Mindfulness Techniques & Meeting your child with acceptance and joy
How to Improve Stress Resilience and Lessen Anxiety during transitions
How to Prioritize Self-Care for Parents and Caregivers - Creating Inner Healing & Awakening Your JOY
Nurturing your relationship with your significant other while raising a Special Needs child/children
Mondays Coming In March 2024
Young Women’s Group
60-90 Minute Informal Session
Up to 8 participants
Group is facilitated for participants to learn coping skills that help to reduce intense and painful emotions, such as rage, panic, despair, and shame. Learning these skills can benefit people with a wide variety of diagnoses and difficulties:
Borderline Personality
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Eating Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
