Online autism assessment: compare providers
Where to get an autism evaluation online, what it costs with and without insurance, and which provider fits you or your child.
The short answer
An online autism assessment is a diagnostic evaluation done over secure video, usually with questionnaires you complete at home first. On this page, evaluations are run by licensed psychologists or, for young children, board-certified pediatricians. With insurance, Prosper Health says most adults pay less than $80, and Emora Health reports an average of $70. Self-pay prices we found range from $590 to $3,200. Most take a few days to a few weeks from first visit to results.
Compare 8 online autism assessment providers
Every detail comes from the provider's own website. "Not published by provider" means they do not say.
| Provider | Ages | Assesses | Clinician | Price | Payment | Insurance | Report | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Autism Specialist | Adults (18 and up) | Autism, ADHD | Doctoral psychologist (PhD or PsyD) | $2,100 autism, $3,200 autism and ADHD | Flat fee, self-pay | Self-pay only | Full written report | Not published by provider |
| As You Are | 16 months to 10 years | Autism | Board-certified pediatrician | Not published by provider | Insurance | Medicaid, Tricare | Not published by provider | 40 states |
| Avela Health | Not published by provider | Autism, ADHD, Anxiety | Doctoral psychologist (PhD or PsyD) | Not published by provider | Insurance or self-pay | Blue Cross Blue Shield | Not published by provider | 3 states |
| Emora Health | 5 to 26 years | Autism | Licensed psychologist | Average $70 with insurance | Insurance | Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, +4 more | Full written report | 10 states |
| Josi Health | 12 months and up | Autism, ADHD | Licensed psychologist | Insurance, or $1,500 self-pay | Insurance or self-pay | Oscar, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, +3 more | Full written report | 42 states |
| NeuroClarity | 18 months and up | Autism, ADHD, Anxiety | Doctoral psychologist (PhD or PsyD) | $590 flat fee | Flat fee, self-pay | Self-pay only | Full written report | 44 states |
| Prosper Health | Adults (18 and up) | Autism | Licensed psychologist | Most pay less than $80 with insurance | Insurance | Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, +5 more | Full written report | 31 states |
| Sachs Center | Adults (18 and up) | Autism | Doctoral psychologist (PhD or PsyD) | $790 with letter, $1,190 with full report | Flat fee, self-pay | Self-pay only | Letter or full report | Not published by provider |
For adults
- Prosper Health
Best for insured adults who want an autism-only assessment. Most clients pay less than $80.
Adults (18 and up). Most pay less than $80 with insurance.
- NeuroClarity
Best if you want one evaluation for autism, ADHD and anxiety at a flat price.
Ages 18 months and up. $590 flat fee.
- Sachs Center
Best if you need a diagnostic letter quickly. It usually arrives the day after the evaluation.
Adults (18 and up). $790 with letter, $1,190 with full report.
- Josi Health
Best if you want autism and ADHD assessed together and billed to insurance.
Ages 12 months and up. Insurance, or $1,500 self-pay.
For children
- As You Are
Best for young children, 16 months to 10 years, including families with Medicaid or TRICARE.
Ages 16 months to 10 years.
- Josi Health
Best if you want autism and ADHD assessed together, from 12 months, with insurance.
Ages 12 months and up. Insurance, or $1,500 self-pay.
- Emora Health
Best for school-age children and teens with insurance. Most families finish in 3 to 4 weeks.
Ages 5 to 26 years. Average $70 with insurance.
Not sure if it's autism, ADHD or both?
Autism, ADHD and anxiety can look alike and often occur together. If you are not sure which explains what you or your child experience, a combined evaluation looks at more than one condition in the same process.
These providers assess autism and ADHD in one evaluation:
- Adult Autism Specialist: assesses Autism, ADHD. $2,100 autism, $3,200 autism and ADHD.
- Avela Health: assesses Autism, ADHD, Anxiety. Not published by provider.
- Josi Health: assesses Autism, ADHD. Insurance, or $1,500 self-pay.
- NeuroClarity: assesses Autism, ADHD, Anxiety. $590 flat fee.
Insurance or self-pay?
For most people with insurance, an in-network evaluation often costs less than paying yourself. Prosper Health and Emora Health report typical costs under $80 with insurance.
Self-pay can make sense if your plan does not cover the evaluation, you have a high deductible you will not meet, you want a fixed price before you start, or you want an assessment sooner.
Before you book, ask your insurer whether a telehealth diagnostic evaluation is covered and whether you need prior authorization.
What you get: a letter or a full report
A diagnostic letter states the diagnosis. A full report also explains how the clinician reached it, with findings and recommendations.
Schools, employers and prescribers set their own documentation rules. Sachs Center notes that the receiving organization decides whether a request is approved, so check what they need before you choose.
When online assessment may not be enough
Online assessment does not suit everyone. Very young children, people who do not use spoken language, and complex cases may need an in-person or broader neuropsychological evaluation. Providers say so directly:
- Prosper Health: “non-speaking or unable to report your internal states and history”
- Emora Health: “very young children may need a hybrid in-person component”
- Sachs Center: “No assessment format can guarantee a diagnosis or a particular outcome.”
Head-to-head comparisons
Frequently asked questions
- Can you get an autism diagnosis online?
- Yes. Several providers diagnose autism by telehealth. On this page, licensed psychologists evaluate adults and children, and As You Are uses board-certified pediatricians for children ages 16 months to 10 years.
- How much does an online autism assessment cost?
- With insurance, Prosper Health says most adults pay less than $80 and Emora Health reports an average of $70. Self-pay prices we found range from $590 at NeuroClarity to $3,200 for a combined autism and ADHD evaluation at Adult Autism Specialist.
- Does insurance cover an online autism evaluation?
- Often, yes. Prosper Health, Emora Health, Josi Health, As You Are and Avela Health bill insurance, and As You Are accepts Medicaid and TRICARE. Coverage depends on your plan, so confirm with your insurer before booking.
- How long does an online autism assessment take?
- It varies by provider. Sachs Center says a diagnostic letter is usually ready the day after the evaluation, Josi Health delivers its written report in about 2 weeks, and Emora Health says most families finish in 3 to 4 weeks.
- Can one evaluation check for autism and ADHD?
- Yes. NeuroClarity assesses autism, ADHD and anxiety in one evaluation, and Josi Health, Avela Health and Adult Autism Specialist offer combined autism and ADHD evaluations.
- Is an online autism assessment right for my young child?
- It can be. As You Are evaluates children from 16 months and Josi Health from 12 months. Emora Health notes very young children may need an in-person component, so ask the provider whether online assessment fits your child.
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