At PPA, we recognize the paramount importance of specialization when it comes to providing treatment and evaluation services for patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD). ASD is a multifaceted condition that manifests differently in each individual, requiring a nuanced and tailored approach to care. Our clinicians undergo rigorous training and specialization in ASD, equipping them with the expertise needed to understand the unique presentation, needs and challenges of individuals on the spectrum. By specializing in ASD, our clinicians can deliver targeted interventions and assessments that address the specific strengths and areas of difficulty associated with the condition. This specialized approach ensures that individuals with ASD receive the highest quality of care, leading to better outcomes and improved quality of life.
Autism Specific Services
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Evaluation Services:
Autism Diagnostic Evaluation
- Description: SUSPECTED ASD, but not yet diagnosed/evaluated, and needs insurance coverage for services (includes administration of the ADOS-2 and other selected measures).
- Fee: $2,500
Supplemental ASD Evaluation
- Description: Recently participated in a comprehensive evaluation but needs further autism testing (includes administration of the ADOS-2 and other selected measures)
- Fee: $1500 - $2,500
ASD Confirmation for ABA Services
- Description: ALREADY diagnosed (from a qualified provider), but needs confirmation of autism diagnosis for services eligibility (ADOS-2 only).
- Fee: $800
Psychoeducational Evaluation
- Description: Psychoeducational Evaluations are conducted to assess an individual’s learning style and are usually recommended when a student is struggling in school or having difficulty with test-taking (i.e., SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT, GMAT, etc.) or looking at career/vocational options. The reason for the testing will vary (post- secondary placement, accommodations, interventions, and field of study/career decisions for college students and young adults). Psychoeducational evaluations are used to determine an individual’s strengths and weaknesses and establish whether there is a neurodevelopmental condition interfering with academic/occupational functioning. Evaluation results play a key role in developing individualized intervention and accommodation plans that best support a person’s success.
- Fee: $5000
Neuropsychological Evaluation
- Description: Neuropsychological Evaluations are conducted to assess an individual’s cognitive profile when there is a known or suspected brain dysfunction. Such a condition may result from a head injury, a medical condition (such as epilepsy, genetic disorders, meningitis, etc.), neurodevelopmental disorders (Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, etc.), or cognitive decline associated with aging. Neuropsychological testing provides a more in-depth examination of the relationship between a specific domain of cognitive functioning controlled by different regions of the brain (such as working memory, attention/concentration, visual/auditory processing, learning/memory, etc.) and behavior (including learning, reasoning, self-regulation, communication, etc.).
- Fee: $5000*
*cost may vary depending on the case’s complexity and extensiveness of medical history and related record review
Individual and Family Psychotherapy
Adults with autism often encounter unique emotional, social, and occupational challenges. Whether diagnosed in childhood or later in life, navigating a world that can feel overwhelming or out of sync may lead to stress, burnout, or feelings of isolation. Psychotherapy provides a supportive space to explore these experiences, strengthen self-understanding, and build effective strategies for living in alignment with one’s needs, values, and goals. In addition to individual therapy, family therapy can play an important role in fostering mutual understanding, improving communication, and strengthening relationships. When appropriate, involving loved ones in the therapeutic process can help create a more supportive environment and promote meaningful connection across all areas of life.
Psychotherapy Designed for Adults with Autism
Everyone’s journey is different, and psychotherapy should reflect that, especially for neurodivergent individuals. At PPA, psychotherapy is tailored to the unique strengths, needs, and lived experiences of each individual. Sessions are offered in a nonjudgmental, structured, and affirming space where adults on the spectrum can address emotional challenges, develop practical life skills, and explore personal identity. Therapy is adapted to each client’s communication preferences, cognitive processing style, and sensory sensitivities.
Many adults with autism seek therapy for support with:
- Anxiety and Depression
Co-occurring mental health conditions are common and may stem from sensory overload, social stress, or feeling misunderstood. - Social and Communication Challenges
Therapy can support navigating friendships, romantic relationships, family dynamics, and workplace interactions. - Identity and Self-Esteem
Therapy offers space to explore self-concept, especially for those diagnosed in adulthood or who have felt different for much of their lives. - Masking and Autistic Burnout
Many individuals seek relief from the fatigue and stress that come with masking or camouflaging autistic traits. - Executive Functioning Difficulties
Planning, organization, time management, and task initiation are common areas of focus. - Life Transitions and Independence
Therapy can provide guidance during major changes: starting a new job, forming relationships, or living independently. - Family Relationships
Family therapy can help improve communication, reduce misunderstandings, and support a more neurodiversity-affirming home environment.
Our clinicians draw from a range of evidence-based and neurodiversity-affirming approaches, including:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Adapted CBT helps individuals recognize and reframe unhelpful thought patterns while respecting different cognitive styles. - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT encourages psychological flexibility and value-driven action, helping clients create meaningful lives without needing to suppress autistic traits. - Mindfulness-Based Therapies
Techniques that promote self-awareness, grounding, and emotional regulation—especially useful for anxiety and sensory sensitivity. - Autism-Affirming Therapy
A strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach that validates and celebrates autistic identity rather than trying to “fix” it. - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills
Practical tools for managing emotions, navigating relationships, and increasing distress tolerance. - Narrative Therapy
Encourages individuals to explore and reshape the personal stories they hold about themselves, including those related to diagnosis and identity. - Family Therapy
Offers a space to enhance understanding, improve communication, and promote shared growth among family members.
PPA’s psychotherapists take an individualized, collaborative, and respectful approach that centers your lived experience. We believe that therapy should feel empowering, not pathologizing. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been navigating the world as an autistic adult for many years, we are here to support your journey toward deeper self-awareness, improved relationships, and a more fulfilling life.
Social and Communication Therapies
PEERS® (Program for Education and Enrichment of Social Skills)
- Description: Social skills intervention with caregiver/social coach involvement. PEERS® is a caregiver/social coach-assisted evidence-based social skills intervention designed to help young adults develop and maintain friendships. This program includes two groups that run simultaneously, young adult and the other for the caregiver/social coach. Through structured lessons, demonstrations, and role-plays, participants learn essential social skills, while their caregivers/social coaches are trained to support the use of these skills in everyday life.
- Fee: $2000 for 16 sessions (includes both young adult group and concurrent caregiver/social coach group)
The Social Cog
- Description: The Social Cog is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization founded in 2012 by PPA’s co-director, Dr. Nicholas Maccarrone. The program supports independently functioning adults with autism and other developmental and social challenges in forming and maintaining meaningful friendships and building a sense of community, which serves as the foundation of a satisfying social and emotional life. We provide our Members the three elements that are essential to this process: an accepting peer group, individualized social coaching, and shared social and emotional experiences. Through monthly community-based outings, Members strengthen their connections while receiving guidance from social coaches who help them navigate obstacles and grow their relationships.
Individual Social Skills Therapy
- Description: Individual therapy based on Social Thinking® and PEERS® methodologies.
