{"id":6486,"date":"2026-05-21T17:37:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T21:37:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/?p=6486"},"modified":"2026-05-21T17:37:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T21:37:38","slug":"autism-evaluation-timeline-and-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/es\/blog\/autism-evaluation-timeline-and-diagnosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Autism Evaluation: How Long It Takes and What Parents Should Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6486\" class=\"elementor elementor-6486\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f65b078 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f65b078\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5de9c6 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"a5de9c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTabla de contenidos\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__a5de9c6\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Abrir la tabla de contenidos\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__a5de9c6\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Cerrar la tabla de contenidos\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__a5de9c6\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-196bf88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"196bf88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>How Long Does an Autism Evaluation Take?<\/strong><\/h2><p>When <a href=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/es\/blog\/social-developmental-milestones-at-age-2\/\"><strong>developmental concerns<\/strong><\/a> persist, families often reach a point at which screening is no longer sufficient. The next step is a comprehensive autism evaluation.<\/p><p>At that moment, most parents ask the same question: how long does an autism evaluation take?<\/p><p>The answer depends on several factors, including the child\u2019s age, the provider, and whether additional assessments are required.<\/p><p>En este art\u00edculo por <a href=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/es\"><strong>ABA Centers of Florida<\/strong><\/a>, we will explore the autism diagnosis process, including the number of steps involved, what each stage entails, and how long families typically wait before receiving a formal diagnosis.<\/p><p>Understanding the timeline helps reduce uncertainty and allows parents to prepare for each stage of the process.<\/p><h2><strong>What Is an Autism Evaluation?<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44b91dd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"44b91dd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65efee8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"65efee8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3c9757 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3c9757\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An autism evaluation is a structured, comprehensive assessment conducted by a qualified professional to determine whether a child meets the criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD).<\/p><p>Unlike screening tools such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/es\/blog\/m-chat-screening-tool\/\"><strong>M-CHAT<\/strong><\/a>, which identify risk, an autism evaluation is diagnostic. It involves direct observation, standardized testing, developmental history, and clinical judgment.<\/p><p>The goal is not simply to confirm or rule out autism. It is to understand how a child communicates, interacts socially, processes sensory information, and adapts to daily environments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf6f331 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bf6f331\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1ee3c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b1ee3c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Child-during-an-autism-screening-assessment.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6488\" alt=\"Child during an autism screening assessment\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Child-during-an-autism-screening-assessment.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Child-during-an-autism-screening-assessment-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Child-during-an-autism-screening-assessment-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Child-during-an-autism-screening-assessment-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Child-during-an-autism-screening-assessment-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff65682 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ff65682\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/es\/servicios\/diagnostico-y-pruebas-del-autismo\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Autism Diagnosis in FL<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb987d7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bb987d7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96ec4d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96ec4d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>The Autism Diagnosis Process: Step by Step<\/strong><\/h2><p>While the <a href=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/es\/blog\/how-is-autism-diagnosed\/\"><strong>autism diagnosis process<\/strong><\/a> can vary slightly by provider, it typically follows several core stages.<\/p><h3>1. Referral or Developmental Concern<\/h3><p>En <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/autism\/diagnosis\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>autism diagnosis process<\/strong><\/a> usually begins when a pediatrician, caregiver, or teacher identifies persistent developmental differences. This may follow screening results or milestone concerns.<\/p><p>At this stage, a referral is made to a specialist such as:<\/p><ul><li>A developmental pediatrician<\/li><li>A child psychologist<\/li><li>A pediatric neurologist<\/li><li>A multidisciplinary diagnostic clinic<\/li><\/ul><h3>2. Intake and Background Review<\/h3><p>Before formal testing begins, parents often complete detailed questionnaires covering:<\/p><ul><li>Pregnancy and birth history<\/li><li>Early milestones<\/li><li>Speech and language development<\/li><li>Behavioral patterns<\/li><li>Sensibilidades sensoriales<\/li><li>Family medical history<\/li><\/ul><p>This information helps providers identify patterns consistent with autism spectrum disorder.<\/p><h3>3. Direct Observation and Standardized Assessment<\/h3><p>This is the core of the autism evaluation.<\/p><p>The clinician observes the child through structured interaction and may use standardized tools such as:<\/p><ul><li>ADOS-2, Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule<\/li><li>CARS, Childhood Autism Rating Scale<\/li><li>Developmental or cognitive testing instruments<\/li><\/ul><p>The provider evaluates:<\/p><ul><li>Social reciprocity<\/li><li>Habilidades de comunicaci\u00f3n<\/li><li>Eye contact<\/li><li>Joint attention<\/li><li>Play skills<\/li><li>Comportamientos repetitivos<\/li><li>Behavioral flexibility<\/li><\/ul><p>This portion may last between 1 and 3 hours, depending on age and complexity.<\/p><h3>4. Diagnostic Review and Scoring<\/h3><p>After observation and testing, clinicians analyze results to determine whether diagnostic criteria are met.<\/p><p>Autism diagnosis requires evidence of differences in:<\/p><ul><li>Social communication<\/li><li>Restricted or repetitive behaviors<\/li><\/ul><p>Both domains must meet established clinical thresholds.<\/p><h3>5. Feedback Session<\/h3><p>Families typically receive results during a feedback appointment. Some clinics provide results the same day. Others schedule a separate meeting day or weeks later.<\/p><p>During this session, the provider explains:<\/p><ul><li>Whether the criteria for autism were met<\/li><li>Severity or level of support required<\/li><li>Recommended interventions<\/li><li>Next steps<\/li><\/ul><p>A written report is usually provided within several days to a few weeks.<\/p><h2><strong>How Long Does an Autism Evaluation Take?<\/strong><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6489 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pediatrician-writes-notes-on-an-evaluation-form-while-a-mother-holds-her-toddler-in-the-background-during-an-autism-assessment-appointment-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Pediatrician writes notes on an evaluation form while a mother holds her toddler in the background during an autism assessment appointment\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pediatrician-writes-notes-on-an-evaluation-form-while-a-mother-holds-her-toddler-in-the-background-during-an-autism-assessment-appointment-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pediatrician-writes-notes-on-an-evaluation-form-while-a-mother-holds-her-toddler-in-the-background-during-an-autism-assessment-appointment-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pediatrician-writes-notes-on-an-evaluation-form-while-a-mother-holds-her-toddler-in-the-background-during-an-autism-assessment-appointment-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pediatrician-writes-notes-on-an-evaluation-form-while-a-mother-holds-her-toddler-in-the-background-during-an-autism-assessment-appointment-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pediatrician-writes-notes-on-an-evaluation-form-while-a-mother-holds-her-toddler-in-the-background-during-an-autism-assessment-appointment-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pediatrician-writes-notes-on-an-evaluation-form-while-a-mother-holds-her-toddler-in-the-background-during-an-autism-assessment-appointment.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><p>Parents wondering \u201cHow long does an autism evaluation take?\u201d are often trying to plan emotionally and logistically.<\/p><p>The answer has two parts.<\/p><ol><li><h3><strong>Length of the Appointment<\/strong><\/h3><\/li><\/ol><p>The in-office evaluation may take:<\/p><ul><li>Two to four hours for toddlers<\/li><li>Several shorter sessions for younger children<\/li><li>One extended session or multiple sessions for older children<\/li><\/ul><p>Some providers divide testing across two visits.<\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li><h3><strong>Total Timeline from Referral to Diagnosis<\/strong><\/h3><\/li><\/ol><p>This is where variability increases.<\/p><p>In many regions, families may wait:<\/p><ul><li>Several weeks to several months for an appointment<\/li><\/ul><p>Once testing is completed, the written diagnostic report may take:<\/p><ul><li>One to three weeks, depending on clinic volume<\/li><\/ul><p>In high-demand areas, waitlists can extend longer.<\/p><p>The entire autism diagnosis process, from initial concern to formal diagnosis, may range from one month to six months or more, depending on availability.<\/p><h2><strong>Why Does the Autism Evaluation Process Take Time?<\/strong><\/h2><p>An autism evaluation is comprehensive because autism presents differently in every child.<\/p><p>Providers must:<\/p><ul><li>Rule out other developmental conditions<\/li><li>Differentiate autism from speech delay or ADHD<\/li><li>Assess adaptive functioning<\/li><li>Consider the cognitive profile<\/li><li>Observe behavior in structured and unstructured contexts<\/li><\/ul><p>Rushed evaluations increase the risk of misdiagnosis. Thoroughness protects accuracy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a51c19c elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"a51c19c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/es\/servicios\/intervencion-temprana\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Early Autism Intervention<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffe6c01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ffe6c01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Can Autism Be Diagnosed in Toddlers?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Yes. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/news\/podcasts\/speaking-of-psychology\/autism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>American Psychological Association<\/strong><\/a> shows autism can be reliably diagnosed as early as 18 to 24 months by experienced clinicians.<\/p><p>However, some children receive diagnoses later if signs are subtle or if access to specialists is delayed.<\/p><p>Earlier evaluation allows earlier intervention, which is associated with improved developmental outcomes.<\/p><h2><strong>What If the Evaluation Does Not Confirm Autism?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Sometimes an autism evaluation identifies:<\/p><ul><li>Speech delay<\/li><li>Global developmental delay<\/li><li>Sensory processing differences<\/li><li>Attention difficulties<\/li><\/ul><p>Even without an autism diagnosis, early intervention may still be recommended.<\/p><p>An autism evaluation is not wasted if autism is ruled out. It still provides valuable developmental insight.<\/p><h2><strong>What Parents Should Prepare Before an Autism Evaluation<\/strong><\/h2><p>Preparation improves clarity.<\/p><p>Bring:<\/p><ul><li>Previous screening results<\/li><li>Therapy reports<\/li><li>School or daycare observations<\/li><li>Medical records<\/li><\/ul><p>Write down:<\/p><ul><li>Specific behaviors you notice<\/li><li>When concerns began<\/li><li>Any regression<\/li><li>Strengths your child demonstrates<\/li><\/ul><p>Clear examples help clinicians accurately interpret patterns.<\/p><h2><strong>What Happens After an Autism Diagnosis?<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d646362 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d646362\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4935e61 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4935e61\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b93417c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b93417c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If autism is confirmed, <a href=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/es\/blog\/navegando-el-camino-despues-de-un-diagnostico-de-autismo\/\"><strong>the next step<\/strong><\/a> is structured intervention.<\/p><p>This often includes:<\/p><ul><li>La terapia ABA<\/li><li>Speech therapy<\/li><li>Occupational therapy<\/li><li>Educational planning<\/li><\/ul><p>Early intervention does not change a child\u2019s identity. It builds communication, independence, and adaptive skills.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-377a0a8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"377a0a8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b72ea36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b72ea36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Child-participating-in-an-ABA-therapy-session.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6490\" alt=\"Child participating in an ABA therapy session\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Child-participating-in-an-ABA-therapy-session.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Child-participating-in-an-ABA-therapy-session-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Child-participating-in-an-ABA-therapy-session-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Child-participating-in-an-ABA-therapy-session-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Child-participating-in-an-ABA-therapy-session-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e266d61 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e266d61\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0018157 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0018157\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Support After an Autism Evaluation at ABA Centers of Florida<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong>ABA Centers of Florida<\/strong> guides families through every step of the autism process\u2014with no waitlist. Diagnosis, early intervention, and ABA therapy are all provided under one roof for a streamlined experience.<\/p><p>Some parents contact us while waiting for an autism evaluation. Others reach out immediately after receiving a diagnosis.<\/p><p>We provide comprehensive autism evaluations, individualized ABA therapy, early intervention services, and structured parent collaboration.<\/p><p>If you are seeking guidance on the autism evaluation process or need more information about timelines and next steps, contact our team at <a href=\"tel:+17727731975\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>(772) 773-1975<\/strong><\/a> o <a href=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/es\/contactanos\/\"><strong>completa nuestro formulario en l\u00ednea<\/strong><\/a>. Our specialists are ready to support you and answer your questions.<\/p><p>Clear answers reduce uncertainty. Early support builds progress.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering how long an autism evaluation takes? 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