Autism Evaluations for Children and Adolescents in Baltimore, Maryland
Dr. Shelley McDermott provides individualized autism evaluations for children and adolescents at her Baltimore office, serving families from Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and communities throughout Maryland.
Initial parent meetings are conducted through telehealth. Assessment appointments with children and adolescents take place in person at McDermott Psychological's office at the Rotunda in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood.
What to Expect
The evaluation process generally includes three stages:
Initial Parent Meeting
The process begins with a telehealth meeting with Dr. McDermott. Parents discuss their child's history, current concerns, and the questions they hope the evaluation will answer. Dr. McDermott then explains the recommended assessment process and applicable fee before the evaluation is scheduled.
Individualized In-Person Assessment
The child participates in an in-person assessment at Dr. McDermott's office at The Rotunda in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood. The activities and time required vary according to the child's age, needs, and the scope of the evaluation.
Feedback and Written Report
After the assessment is complete, Dr. McDermott meets with the parents to explain the findings, discuss whether a diagnosis applies, answer questions, and review recommended next steps.
Families receive a written report documenting the evaluation results and individualized recommendations for home, school, treatment, and other appropriate services.
Practical Recommendations for Moving Forward
Recommendations are developed around the child's particular needs and circumstances.
Depending on the evaluation findings, they may address:
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Educational supports and accommodations
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Communication or social-development supports
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Behavioral or emotional strategies
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Therapy or other clinical services
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Support for daily living and adaptive skills
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Additional medical, educational, or developmental consultation
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Resources for parents and caregivers
The goal is for families to leave the evaluation with a clearer understanding of their child and a practical foundation for deciding what comes next.
Autism Evaluations in Baltimore
Initial parent meetings are conducted through telehealth. Assessment appointments with children and adolescents take place in person at McDermott Psychological's Baltimore office:
The office is located in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood near the Jones Falls Expressway (I-83) and serves families from Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and surrounding Maryland communities.
McDermott Psychological, LLC
711 West 40th Street, Suite 411
Baltimore, Maryland 21211
Currently Accepting New Evaluation Clients
McDermott Psychological is currently welcoming families seeking psychological and psychoeducational evaluations for children and adolescents in Baltimore. Depending on your child’s needs the evaluation process may be able to begin soon after your initial inquiry.
Submit an evaluation request to tell Dr. McDermott about your concerns and learn about current availability and possible next steps.
Reaching out does not commit your family to scheduling an evaluation.