Child Evaluation

Virtual Autism Assessments

Who: School-aged children ages 5-17

Cost: $1,000 for a full evaluation and report with diagnoses

Families who demonstrate financial need can be considered at reduced-cost after conversation with Dr. Ferguson.

All assessments are self-pay. A superbill can be provided for insurance upon request.

All evaluations will be conducted virtually via Zoom.

Questions? Contact Dr. Ferguson online or at (804) 372-5461.

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Training Resource

Intersectionality of Trauma and Disabilities Workshops

Traditional disability assessments and interventions are largely absent of trauma-informed resources. Individuals with disabilities are at significantly greater risk of experiencing traumatic events, thus it is imperative that professionals working with these populations have foundational knowledge of trauma-informed principles. Further, BIPOC communities have disproportionate representation in disability communities, yet, culturally responsive interventions for these populations are sparse.
Dr. Ferguson has developed foundational trainings/workshops on trauma-informed, culturally competent care when working with disability populations. Contact her for a free consultation on services that can be provided for your organization.

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A pilot program aimed at providing rapid autism clinical evaluations (RACE) to high-risk minoritized children ages 18-36 months in the greater Richmond area. Inclusive RACE clinic, will be hosted on-site at participating local primary care settings, childcare centers, neighborhoods, and community centers as early as August 2022. Qualified families of young children with developmental disability concerns and primary care facilities needing expert identification for diagnostic purposes, and educational facilities serving children and families are invited to participate.

The program addresses the barriers to culturally-responsive assessments and bridges the gap to earlier intervention for historically marginalized communities. The state of Virginia is currently ranked 48th in the country for access to early developmental screenings. Data worsens as research identifies Black and Latine children with behavioral and developmental needs receive diagnoses much later in development, or are often misdiagnosed, despite early intervention and access to care having significant long-term positive effects on symptoms and later skills. By providing the clinical evaluations as early as 18 months, it ensures substantial time to connect families with early intervention services through the Infant and Toddler Connection of Virginia and other resources. If interested, complete this form for participation, or contact Dr. Ferguson at dranjaliferguson@gmail.com