Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessment & Treatment Hub | Autism Testing, Social Anxiety Screening, and Support Resources
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in social communication, sensory processing, behavioral patterns, and adaptive functioning. Because autism presents differently from person to person, a comprehensive assessment often includes developmental history, adaptive behavior measures, autism-specific screening tools, and evaluations for co-occurring conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and sensory processing challenges. This Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment & Treatment Hub provides educational resources, diagnostic screening tools, worksheets, and treatment information designed to help individuals better understand autism and identify appropriate support strategies.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment & Treatment Hub
Education, assessment tools, social anxiety screening, sensory support, and treatment resources for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition involving differences in social communication, sensory processing, behavioral patterns, executive functioning, and adaptive functioning. Because autism presents differently from person to person, a comprehensive assessment may include developmental history, autism-specific screening tools, adaptive behavior measures, and evaluation of co-occurring concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, and sensory overstimulation.
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Autism Psychoeducation
What is ASD?
Learn the core characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder, including social communication differences, sensory processing, and repetitive behaviors.
View ResourceEtiology and History of ASD
Explore genetic, developmental, neurological, and historical perspectives on Autism Spectrum Disorder.
View ResourceASD: More Than One Condition
Understand why autism is best viewed as a spectrum of diverse neurodevelopmental presentations.
View Resource4 Autism Subtypes
Review common autism presentation patterns involving social communication, sensory processing, and adaptive functioning.
View ResourceASD Medications
Learn how medications may help treat related symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, ADHD symptoms, sleep problems, or mood concerns.
View ResourceADHD & Autism Overlap
Compare similarities and differences between ADHD and autism, including executive functioning, sensory issues, and social challenges.
View ResourceASD Developmental Delays
Review developmental patterns that may appear in autism, including language, social, behavioral, and adaptive delays.
View ResourceAutism Assessment Tools
Autism Spectrum Rating Scale
Screen for autism-related traits, behaviors, social differences, and developmental concerns.
View AssessmentDevelopmental History
Evaluate early childhood development, communication, milestones, sensory patterns, and social functioning.
View AssessmentABAS-3 Adaptive Behavior Assessment
Assess daily living skills, social functioning, practical functioning, and adaptive strengths and challenges.
View AssessmentSRS-2 Social Responsiveness Screener
Measure social awareness, social cognition, communication, motivation, and restricted/repetitive behaviors.
View AssessmentSensory Processing & Overstimulation
ASD and ADHD Sensory Overstimulation Worksheet
This worksheet helps identify sensory triggers, early warning signs of overstimulation, emotional responses, coping tools, environmental modifications, and recovery strategies.
View WorksheetComprehensive ASD Evaluation May Include
- Developmental History Assessment
- Autism Spectrum Rating Scale
- SRS-2 Social Responsiveness Screener
- ABAS-3 Adaptive Behavior Assessment
- Social Anxiety Rating Scale
- SPIN Social Phobia Inventory
- Sensory Overstimulation Worksheet
- ADHD and Autism Differential Screening
- Clinical Interview and Diagnostic Review
Common Treatment Focus Areas
- Social communication skills
- Executive functioning
- Emotional regulation
- Sensory processing
- Social anxiety
- ADHD symptoms
- Relationship skills
- Workplace accommodations
- School accommodations
- Autistic burnout prevention
- Self-advocacy skills
- Neurodiversity-affirming support
Provider
Mark Zauss, LMHC, LPC, CCMHC, NBCC, BC-TMC, ASDCS, NATC, CCTP, CCTP II, ADHD-CCSP, C-DBT, C-PD
Double Board Certified Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist
Specializing in Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD Assessment and Treatment, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma and PTSD, Executive Functioning Challenges, Social Anxiety, and Neurodiversity-Affirming Care.
Website: www.markzausstherapy.com
Email: [email protected]
Social Anxiety Screening
Social Anxiety Rating Scale
Evaluate fear of judgment, avoidance, social discomfort, and anxiety in social or performance situations.
View AssessmentSPIN Social Phobia Inventory
Screen for symptoms of social phobia, including avoidance, fear, and physiological distress.
View AssessmentPhysical Symptoms of Social Anxiety
Learn how social anxiety may appear physically, including shaking, sweating, racing heart, flushing, and stomach distress.
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