The journey of understanding your child’s unique needs can feel overwhelming. At Happy Haven ABA, we believe a diagnosis should be a starting point for hope, not an endpoint of confusion. Our comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations are conducted with warmth, expertise, and a deep respect for your child and your family. We provide the clarity you seek with the compassion you deserve, creating a clear, actionable path to the support and services that can make all the difference.
We go beyond simply providing a label. We seek to understand your child's unique strengths, challenges, and beautiful individuality, ensuring your family leaves not just with an answer, but with a roadmap to meaningful growth.
A Foundation of Trust and Comfort
We move at your child's pace in a welcoming, play-based environment. Our goal is to make them feel safe and respected, so we can see their true abilities and gather the most accurate information.
Unmatched Expertise and Insight
Our diagnostic team is led by a highly experienced Doctoral-Level Clinical Psychologist (or BCBA-D) who specializes in autism across the lifespan. You can be confident in the accuracy and depth of the evaluation.
Beyond the Diagnosis: A Clear Roadmap
You won't leave with just a report. We provide a detailed, personalized plan that outlines your child's unique profile and specific, actionable recommendations for next steps in therapy, education, and home support.
We are committed to increasing access to timely, high-quality autism diagnostics throughout the state. If you are in South Carolina and seeking answers for your child, we are here to help.
Reliable diagnoses can often be made by age 2, and early identification is ideal. However, we provide evaluations for children of all ages, including older children and adolescents whose traits may have been previously missed.
Common early signs can include limited eye contact, delayed speech or unusual speech patterns, repetitive behaviors (like flapping or rocking), intense focus on specific interests, difficulty with social interactions and pretend play, and high sensitivity to sensory input like sounds or textures.
The process typically spans a few weeks. It includes an initial intake appointment, the in-person testing session (which may take a few hours), and a final feedback session where we review the comprehensive report and our recommendations with you.
We recommend keeping it simple and positive. You might say, "We're going to meet some friendly people who love to play games and learn about how amazing kids are. It's a place just for you to have fun and show what you know."
This is where we provide crucial support. Our detailed report includes specific, actionable steps. We can guide you in seeking ABA therapy, speech or occupational therapy, and navigating school-based services (like an IEP). If your child receives a diagnosis, our team at Happy Haven ABA is here to provide a seamless transition into our therapy services.
At Happy Haven ABA, we understand that seeking a diagnosis is a step taken out of profound love and care. Our diagnostic service is designed to honor that love by providing the clarity, compassion, and expert guidance your family needs to move forward with confidence.
Get in touch today to schedule a confidential consultation and take the first step on your path to understanding and empowerment.