Compassionate Autism Evaluations for Children
Accessible, step-by-step support for families seeking answers
If you have concerns about your child’s development, communication, or behavior, you’re not alone. Our autism evaluations provide a clear, supportive process designed to help you understand your child’s needs and next steps. We work with families in Kansas City and across Missouri to offer thoughtful, evidence-based evaluations with guidance you can trust.
How it Works
Getting an autism evaluation with Show-Me State Pediatrics is clear, supportive, and family-centered. We walk with you every step of the way — from the first screening call through in-person testing and follow-up results:
Qualification Screening Call
Schedule a screening call to review your child’s history. If criteria are met, we schedule the in-person evaluation.
In-Person Evaluation
Your child completes a formal autism assessment with evidence-based testing tools.
Results & Support
We call you to review results and discuss next steps, resources, and care options.
Transparent Pricing
Includes:
- Autism screening – telephone call to discuss your concerns
- Detailed review of standardized autism screening tools
- In-Person Evaluation using EarliPoint™ with same day results
- Comprehensive Diagnostic Report
- Resources for next steps
- Superbill (medical receipt)
Total Care Cost
$1250
We are an out-of-network provider. We provide a specialized “Superbill” (medical receipt) upon completion, which you may submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement.
what we offer
Autism Evaluations
Start with a Screening
Our autism evaluation service helps families get clarity with compassion. We guide you from the first screening call through formal testing and a personalized follow-up plan.
EarliPoint™
At Show-Me State Pediatrics, we use EarliPoint™, an FDA-authorized, tablet-based medical device designed to aid in early and efficient autism diagnosis. EarliPoint™ uses advanced eye-tracking technology to measure and quantify a child’s social visual engagement, offering an objective biomarker for autism that is free from race or ethnic bias. With one short test, it provides clinicians with an expert-level assessment that serves as a reliable proxy for two gold-standard evaluations, helping families receive timely and accurate insights into their child’s development.
Supporting Timely, Informed Care
Same-day results help guide discussions with families and care teams. The EarliPoint™ Assessment device is indicated as a tool to aid qualified clinicians in the diagnosis and assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children ages 16 months through 95 months (7 years), who are at risk based on concerns identified by a parent, caregiver, or healthcare provider.
Traditional Autism Evaluations vs. EarliPoint Health
| Category | Traditional Autism Evaluation (Kids) | EarliPointTM Evaluations at Show-Me State Pediatrics |
|---|---|---|
| Age Range | Typically 2–5+ years (often later diagnosis) | 16–95 months |
| Core Method | Clinical observation + parent interviews + standardized tests | Eye-tracking technology + AI analysis |
| How It Works | Child interacts with clinician (play, tasks, questions) | Child watches short social videos while eye movements are tracked |
| Data Type | Mostly subjective + behavioral observations | OBJECTIVE, quantitative data (120 measurements/sec) |
| Wait Time | Can be long (months–years) due to specialist demand | 1-2 months |
| Who Performs It | Psychologists, developmental pediatricians, multidisciplinary teams | Physicians |
| Length of Visit | 4+ hours | 1 hour |
| Accuracy | Highly reliable but depends on clinician expertise | High accuracy in studies (e.g., ~78% sensitivity, ~85% specificity) (EarliPoint Health) |
| Child Cooperation Needed | Requires interaction, following instructions | Minimal—child watches videos |
| Best For | Full developmental profile at any age | Very early detection and re-evaluations |
| Limitations | Subjectivity, long wait times, later diagnosis | Not FDA approved to use in all ages |
Common Autism Evaluation Questions
What is the age range of the children you are evaluating?
We evaluate children ages 16 months up until their 8th birthday or <96 months.
Will you provide care for my child after the evaluation?
We will provide you with a list of resources to seek ongoing services that best meet your child’s individual needs.
How long does it take to do the evaluation?
Please plan for 60-minutes for the evaluation.
What evaluation tool do you use?
We use EarliPoint® testing.
Do we meet online or in person?
Both. We will talk via telehealth first. If your child meets criteria for an autism assessment, EarliPoint® testing will be completed in person.