Blackburn Clinical Services in Los Angeles arranges autism evaluations for children, teens and adults, including people who mask their traits or were never identified when they were younger. Evaluations are conducted by licensed psychologists, and testing sessions take place in person in Culver City. Each evaluation ends with a written report and a feedback session, and the results can connect directly to therapy, family sessions and support at school or work.
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- Children, teens and adults, including late identified and masked autism
- Looks at
- Social communication, routines and interests, sensory responses, thinking and language, and overlap with ADHD, anxiety and mood
- You receive
- A written report, a feedback session to go over the results, and recommendations
- Typical timeline
- Usually about two weeks from the first appointment to feedback and the written report. Testing itself is 4 to 6 hours.
- Where testing happens
- Testing sessions take place in person in Culver City
- Referral
- Referrals from doctors, therapists and schools are welcome but not required; anyone can call to book
- Phone
- (888) 870-7405, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM
Signs that can point to autism
Autism looks different at every age, and the same person can look very different at home, at school and at work.
- ChildrenDelayed or unusual speech, playing alone or in rigid ways, strong upset at changes, intense interests, and big reactions to sounds or textures.
- TeensFriendships that feel hard to keep, exhaustion after school, social anxiety, rigid routines, and a sense of not fitting in, often hidden from teachers.
- AdultsSocial situations that drain energy, difficulty with unwritten rules at work, a long history of masking, and relief when the pieces finally make sense.
Masking and late identification
Many people, especially girls and women, learn to copy others and hide their natural responses. This masking can carry someone through school without anyone noticing, though it often leads to anxiety and burnout. An evaluation that asks about masking directly, and draws on history as well as observation, is more likely to get the answer right.
Autism, ADHD, anxiety or more than one
Autism often occurs alongside ADHD, anxiety or depression, and the traits overlap. Trouble focusing in class could be attention, sensory overload or worry. The evaluation looks at these together so the recommendations fit the whole person.
What the evaluation includes
- 01HistoryDevelopment, school, relationships and health, with a parent for a child or teen, and old records if available.
- 02Interviews and questionnairesStandardized forms from the person and, where helpful, family members or teachers.
- 03Observation and conversationStructured tasks that look at social communication and interaction.
- 04Thinking, language and attentionMeasures added as needed to understand learning and to check for ADHD.
- 05Report and feedbackA written report and a feedback session that explain the results and the next steps.
After the evaluation: care in one place
- TherapyIndividual therapy for children, teens and adults, at our Mar Vista office or by secure video for clients in California.
- Family and parentsFamily and parent sessions to help everyone understand the results and plan together.
- School, work and psychiatryRecommendations for school or work supports, and psychiatric care can be arranged when it is needed.
Questions about autism evaluations
Can adults be evaluated for autism?
Yes. Many people are first identified as teens or adults, often after years of feeling different, being misread as anxious or shy, or working hard to fit in. An adult evaluation looks at current strengths and challenges along with early history, which can come from your own memories, family members or old school records.
What are signs of autism in teens and adults?
Common signs include finding social conversation tiring or confusing, preferring routines and becoming upset when plans change, deep focused interests, and strong reactions to sound, light, textures or crowds. Many teens and adults, especially girls and women, hide or mask these traits, so they can be easy to miss.
What is masking?
Masking, sometimes called camouflaging, means copying others or hiding natural responses to fit in socially. It can make autism harder to see from the outside and is often exhausting. A good evaluation asks about masking directly rather than relying only on what is observed in one visit.
Is it autism, ADHD or anxiety?
It can be more than one. Autism often occurs alongside ADHD, anxiety or depression, and the traits can overlap. An evaluation looks at attention, mood and social communication together so the result explains what is actually going on and what will help.
How long does an autism evaluation take?
Usually about two weeks from the first appointment to feedback and the written report. Collateral calls, a one hour initial evaluation and 4 to 6 hours of testing happen over about a week. The one hour feedback session and the written report usually follow within a week after that.
What does an autism evaluation include?
It usually includes a detailed developmental and personal history, interviews and questionnaires (with a parent for a child or teen), standardized observation and conversation tasks, and measures of thinking, language and attention as needed. It ends with a written report and a feedback session.
What happens after an autism diagnosis?
The report includes recommendations for home, school or work. At Blackburn, results can connect to individual therapy, family and parent sessions, and school or work supports, and psychiatric care can be arranged when it is needed.
Do we need a referral for an autism evaluation?
No. Referrals from doctors, therapists and schools are welcome but not required. Anyone can call (888) 870-7405 to book.
Where does testing happen?
Testing sessions take place in person in Culver City.
Testing at Blackburn Clinical Services
- Neuropsychological testingThe overview: every evaluation, how it works and care after testing
- ADHD testingEvaluations for attention, focus and organization
- ADHD and learning evaluations for teensFor high school students and their parents
- Learning disability and dyslexia testingReading, writing and math
- Psychoeducational evaluationsTesting for school plans, 504 plans and IEPs
- Evaluation for test accommodations504 and IEP, SAT and ACT, LSAT, MCAT and the bar
- Memory and cognitive testingMemory, attention, processing speed and executive function
- What to expect from an evaluationSteps, preparation and testing day questions
Call to book or ask a questionMonday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Referrals are welcome but not required.
Call (888) 870-7405Sources
Last updated November 5, 2026.