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Autism evaluation and testing at FRTC in Denver
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Autism Evaluation in Denver

Autism spectrum evaluations for adults and teens (ages 10+), conducted by Dr. Rachel Grace, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologist. Full developmental history, gold-standard structured assessment, and a written report you can actually use — at a certified DBT practice in Greenwood Village.

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Autism evaluation in Denver — a real answer, especially if you were missed

A large share of the people seeking autism testing as adults were never evaluated as children — because they were verbal, because they did well in school, because they learned early to mask, or simply because nobody was looking. Being identified later doesn't make the question less real, and it doesn't make the evaluation less useful. FRTC offers autism evaluation for ages 10 and up: a full developmental history, gold-standard structured assessment with direct clinical observation, standardized social and adaptive functioning measures, a feedback session, and an integrated written report. Pricing is flat-rate and quoted before any testing begins.

Ages 10 & Up Teens and adults
Licensed Psychologist Doctorate-level evaluator
Written Report Defensible documentation
Transparent Pricing Flat rate, published up front

Looking for Autism Testing Near You?

If you've been searching for autism testing near you in the Denver area, Front Range Treatment Center's assessment office is in Greenwood Village — the south metro / DTC corridor — and we see clients from Denver, Centennial, Littleton, Englewood, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Aurora, and Castle Rock. Portions of the assessment process that can be conducted remotely are available by telehealth anywhere in Colorado.

Adult autism assessment is a specific skill, and not every practice offering an autism evaluation near you does it well. What to look for: a licensed psychologist rather than a questionnaire-scoring service, a genuine developmental history rather than a symptom checklist, and measures that can distinguish autism from ADHD and social anxiety instead of confirming whichever one you named at intake. Evaluations here are conducted by a doctorate-level clinical psychologist and end with a feedback session plus a written report built for whoever has to act on it.

Book a free 15-minute consultation to confirm the right scope before you commit — or if attention and executive function are also part of the picture, see ADHD testing in Denver.

What an FRTC Autism Evaluation Includes

Four components. A questionnaire and a 30-minute appointment is a screening, not an evaluation.

01

Clinical & Developmental Interview

A structured walk through developmental history, social and communication patterns across the lifespan, sensory experience, routines and interests, and current functioning. For adults who weren't identified as children, this is often the first time anyone has taken a full developmental history seriously.

02

Structured Diagnostic Assessment

Gold-standard structured assessment for autism spectrum disorder, conducted by a licensed clinical psychologist rather than scored from a questionnaire. Direct clinical observation is part of the evaluation, not an afterthought.

03

Social & Adaptive Functioning Measures

Standardized measures of adaptive functioning, social communication, and day-to-day independence. These are what distinguish autism from the conditions it's most often confused with — social anxiety, ADHD, and in adults, the long-term effects of masking.

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Feedback Session + Written Report

A structured sit-down to walk through findings, plus an integrated written report you can use for workplace or school accommodations, treatment planning, or your own understanding. Every FRTC report includes individualized recommendations — not a stock paragraph attached to a diagnostic code.

Autism evaluations at FRTC are conducted within a customized comprehensive diagnostic battery — Dr. Grace assembles the battery to your referral question rather than running every client through a fixed protocol. That matters here specifically, because autism referrals so often arrive with a second question attached.

Who Autism Evaluation Helps

You don't need a referral or a prior diagnosis to start. A free 15-minute consultation tells us — and you — whether an autism evaluation is the right next step.

Adults who suspect they're autistic and were never identified as children
Adults who recognized it after a child, sibling, or partner was diagnosed
People whose social and sensory differences have been repeatedly explained as anxiety, and who want that tested properly
Teens (10+) whose school is requesting formal documentation for accommodations
Adults seeking workplace accommodation documentation that will actually hold up
People given conflicting answers by prior providers who want a defensible evaluation
Adolescents whose presentation overlaps autism, ADHD, and emotion dysregulation and needs sorting out

Autism Evaluation Pricing

Flat-rate package pricing — no hourly billing, no separate report-writing fees. Out-of-network for commercial insurance, with itemized superbills provided so you can submit for reimbursement per your plan terms.

Autism Evaluation (within the comprehensive battery)

Autism evaluations are conducted inside FRTC's customized comprehensive diagnostic battery. A focused, single-question autism evaluation lands at the low end of the range; broader questions — autism alongside ADHD, anxiety, or a mood question — land higher. Scope and price are confirmed after your intake, before any testing begins.

$1,800–$3,500

Free 15-Minute Consultation

Talk to a clinician about what you're hoping to clarify, confirm whether an autism evaluation is the right scope for your question, and get a clear quote before you commit.

No charge

Insurance: FRTC is out-of-network for commercial insurance. We provide itemized superbills with CPT codes 96130–96137 for out-of-network reimbursement. Colorado Medicaid (Colorado Access and RMHP) is accepted for the clinical interview component; testing batteries themselves are private pay or superbill submission. A limited number of sliding-scale slots are reserved each quarter for clients with documented financial hardship — ask during your consultation.

Your Evaluator

Who conducts your evaluation.

Dr. Rachel Grace, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist · Director, Teen DBT Program & Assessment Services

Dr. Grace is a doctorate-level clinical psychologist with broad training in comprehensive psychological assessment across socioemotional, cognitive, academic, neurodevelopmental, and diagnostic contexts. Her specialization in adolescent emotion dysregulation and complex diagnostic clarification is directly relevant to autism referrals, where the presenting picture frequently overlaps ADHD, anxiety, and — in teens especially — emerging personality features.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about autism evaluation at FRTC.

Where can I find autism testing near me in Denver?
If you're searching for autism testing near you in the Denver area, FRTC's assessment office is in Greenwood Village (south metro / DTC) and serves clients from across the south metro — Centennial, Littleton, Englewood, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Aurora, and central Denver. Evaluations are for ages 10 and up and are conducted by Dr. Rachel Grace, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologist. Portions of the process that can be conducted remotely are available by telehealth to Colorado residents. Start with a free 15-minute consultation.
Do you do adult autism assessment?
Yes — and it's one of the more common referral questions we see. Many adults arrive having spent years being told their social and sensory differences were anxiety, shyness, or a personality trait. An adult autism evaluation at FRTC takes a full developmental history, uses gold-standard structured assessment alongside social and adaptive functioning measures, and produces a written report you can use for workplace accommodations, treatment planning, or your own clarity. Late identification is a legitimate reason to seek evaluation, not a lesser one.
How much does an autism evaluation cost in Denver?
At FRTC, autism evaluation is conducted within a customized comprehensive diagnostic battery priced at $1,800–$3,500. A focused, single-question evaluation starts at $1,800; the exact scope and price are confirmed after your intake and quoted before testing begins. Pricing is flat-rate — no hourly billing, no separate report-writing fee.
Does insurance cover autism testing?
FRTC is out-of-network for commercial insurance. We provide an itemized superbill with the relevant CPT codes (96130–96137) so you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement per your plan terms. Coverage for adult autism evaluation varies sharply by plan — some reimburse psychological testing well, others don't cover it at all. We accept Colorado Medicaid (Colorado Access and Rocky Mountain Health Plans) for the clinical interview component; testing batteries themselves are private pay or superbill submission. Read the full breakdown.
What ages do you evaluate for autism?
Ages 10 and up — older children, teens, and adults. Evaluations for ages 10–17 include parent and teacher rating scales and a collateral interview alongside the same structured assessment used with adults. We don't evaluate young children for autism; early-childhood autism assessment is a distinct specialty, and if that's what you need, ask during your consultation and we'll point you to an appropriate Denver-area evaluator.
How long does an autism evaluation take?
Most comprehensive batteries at FRTC involve 2 to 6 hours of direct testing beyond the initial 90-minute clinical interview, often spread across one or two sessions for endurance and accuracy. Scoring, interpretation, and report writing take another one to two weeks. Plan on roughly two to three weeks from your first appointment to receiving the written report.
Could it be autism, or is it ADHD, or social anxiety?
That's exactly the question a comprehensive evaluation is designed to answer, and it's why we don't run autism-only protocols. Autism, ADHD, and social anxiety overlap substantially in how they present — particularly in adults who have spent decades compensating — and they lead to genuinely different recommendations. FRTC's customized comprehensive battery is built to your referral question, so if more than one of these is on the table, the evaluation is scoped to distinguish them rather than confirm the first guess. We also offer ADHD testing as a focused referral question.
Do I need a referral for an autism evaluation?
No. Most people who come to FRTC for autism evaluation come on their own. If you're being referred by a school, an employer's accommodation process, or another clinician, we'll coordinate directly with them on what the report needs to address.
What can I do with the report?
Every evaluation ends with a feedback session and an integrated written report. People use them for workplace accommodation requests, school and university disability services, treatment planning with a therapist or prescriber, and — frequently — simply to have a clear, documented answer after years of not having one. If treatment or skills work is indicated, FRTC is a DBT-Linehan Board Certified practice and can refer in-house rather than handing you a referral list.
Do you offer genetic testing for autism?
No. FRTC conducts behavioral and psychological evaluation for autism spectrum disorder — clinical interview, structured diagnostic assessment, and standardized functioning measures. Genetic testing is a medical service ordered through a physician or genetic counselor and is a separate question from diagnostic evaluation. Ask during your consultation if you'd like a referral.

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Programs that often go together

Most clients arrive looking for one of these — and discover that another adjacent program is the better starting point. Here's where to look next.

Psychological Testing

The full assessment hub — custom batteries, pricing, and every referral question we evaluate.

ADHD Testing

The neighbouring referral question — frequently co-occurring and often worth evaluating together.

Emotional Dysregulation

For the intense, fast-spiking emotion that often accompanies late identification.

Teen DBT Program

For adolescents whose evaluation identifies emotion-regulation or interpersonal needs.

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