Comprehensive Autism, ADHD & Psychological Evaluations
Helping children, teens, and adults understand not only whether a diagnosis is present, but how they think, learn, communicate, and function.
Dr. Nicholas Ward is a licensed clinical psychologist in Walnut Creek providing comprehensive private-pay evaluations for families throughout the East Bay, including Walnut Creek, Danville, Blackhawk, San Ramon, Alamo, Lafayette, Orinda, and Pleasanton.
Evaluations may address autism, ADHD, learning differences, cognitive strengths and weaknesses, developmental concerns, and situations in which it is simply not clear what is contributing to a child's difficulties.
One psychologist. From beginning to end.
When you choose Dr. Ward for an evaluation, you work directly with Dr. Ward throughout the process. He personally conducts the clinical assessment and direct testing, integrates and interprets the findings, writes the report, and meets with your family to explain the results and recommendations.
Extensive Autism Assessment Experience
Dr. Ward has completed hundreds of Autism assessment administrations across children, adolescents, and adults, including more than 100 completed under direct supervision during advanced autism-assessment training.
More Than a Diagnostic Answer
When clinically appropriate, evaluations may examine cognition, attention, executive functioning, learning, memory, language, adaptive functioning, social communication, and emotional or behavioral factors.
Scheduling Designed Around Families
Evening and weekend appointments are offered when possible to reduce unnecessary disruption to school, work, and family schedules.
Practical Next Steps
Families receive a detailed written report, a personalized feedback session, and individualized recommendations designed to translate the findings into meaningful next steps at home, school, and in treatment.
Not Sure Where to Start?
You do not need to know which diagnosis or psychological test to request. A complimentary 15-minute consultation can help identify the most useful next step.
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General Inquiries
If you’d like to learn more about services or have a general question, please complete the form below. Do not include personal health or medical information. This form is intended for general inquiries only. Dr. Ward will typically respond within one business day.