Our Autism Direct Assessment is offered by a Family Physician with a focused  practice in mental health, along with a Registered Nurse, forming our MD-Nurse  Team. Our Signature Autism Assessment involves a Psychologist/Psychological  Associate, Psychiatrist, Psychometrist and in some cases a Family Physician  or Paediatrician. 

Differences between the two Autism Assessments services are summarized in the table below. Please note that the Autism Direct Assessment does not offer services provided by a registered Psychologist or Psychological Associate. If your insurer requires Psychology involvement for assessment coverage, the Autism Direct option may not qualify for reimbursement. We recommend that you check with your insurance provider before proceeding. If the Autism Direct Assessment does not qualify for reimbursement, it may be a better option for you if it is covered by your insurer. 

Only Medical Doctors are covered by OHIP. Nurses and Psychologists are not covered, and neither are any testing materials and questionnaires we use to help make accurate diagnoses. Check with your provider to see which professions your insurance covers. Any coverage you have for a specific profession may help you determine which assessment service you would like to pursue. While the Autism Direct option is less costly, if your insurer requires Psychology involvement for assessment coverage, the Autism Direct option may not qualify for reimbursement since a psychologist is not involved. Consider our Signature Autism Assessment if you require Psychology involvement for reimbursement.