You’re carrying questions, overwhelm, and the quiet worry of not fully understanding your child—and it can feel heavy trying to navigate it all on your own.

Let us come beside you to walk towards clarity and a peace of mind.

Autism testing right here in Western Kentucky

You’ve wondered if something more is going on

You’ve noticed differences but don’t have clear answers

You feel unsure how to best support your child

You’re tired of second-guessing your instincts

If you’ve been carrying questions and wondering what it all means…

Feeling unsure if your child’s development is typical

Speech delays or difficulty expressing thoughts and needs

Limited eye contact or challenges with social interaction

Repetitive behaviors or strong preferences for routines

Big reactions to changes, transitions, or sensory input

Common concerns we help bring clarity to

Our ADOS testing is a structured, evidence-based evaluation designed to help you clearly understand your child’s strengths, needs, and behaviors. We walk you through each step—from initial conversation to in-depth observation and a thoughtful feedback session—so you’re never left wondering what comes next.

What makes our approach different is how personal it feels: we take time to truly see your child, listen to your concerns, and provide clear, compassionate answers you can trust.

A note on how we operate: We operate as a private-pay practice so we can offer more personalized, in-depth evaluations without the restrictions of insurance. We’ll walk you through clear pricing upfront, and your evaluation includes a detailed report and supportive feedback session.

Clear, compassionate autism testing — tailored to your child.

get support & clear answers

meet addison & chelsey

We believe clarity should never come at the cost of compassion, which is why we take time to truly understand your child and support you every step of the way. Our shared approach is thoughtful, thorough, and centered on helping your family move forward with confidence.

At New Pathways, your child’s evaluation is led by Addison and Chelsey—clinicians trained in ADOS assessment who bring both clinical expertise and genuine care to the process.

We start with a simple conversation to understand your concerns and make sure this is the right fit. From there, we’ll schedule your child’s evaluation sessions at times that work for your family. We guide you through each step so nothing feels confusing or rushed.

Most families complete the full evaluation within a few weeks. This includes the online assessments, testing day, scoring, and receiving detailed feedback. We prioritize being both thorough and timely so you’re not left waiting for answers.

This evaluation is designed for children and teens when there are questions about autism or developmental differences. If you’re unsure, that’s okay—we can talk through what you’re noticing and help you decide if this is the right next step. You don’t have to figure that out alone.

That’s still valuable information. Our goal is clarity, not just a diagnosis—you’ll leave with a better understanding of your child and clear recommendations for support, no matter the outcome. Every evaluation moves you forward.

Parts of the process, like parent conversations and feedback sessions, can often be done virtually for your convenience. The ADOS assessment itself is completed in person so we can accurately observe and interact with your child.

We offer autism testing as a self-pay service so we can provide a more thorough, individualized evaluation without the limitations often set by insurance companies. This allows us to spend the time needed to truly understand your child and give you clear, meaningful answers—not just check boxes. You’ll also receive a comprehensive report and personalized recommendations you can use moving forward.

Questions parents often ask about autism testing

She was able to get us in with very little wait time and had answers for us almost immediately about our son’s diagnosis. I can not say enough good things about New Pathways Counseling.

"I have nothing but good things to say about our experience here. Addison is phenomenal, makes you feel very comfortable and is helpful in every way possible. "

We have been trying to get my daughter evaluated for autism for a while now. They got me in less then a month and my report back in less then an hour so we could take the next best steps for my child.

"Amazing people at New Pathways!"

Take the First Step

You don’t have to keep carrying the uncertainty on your own—support is here to help you make sense of what you’re seeing. There’s a clearer, lighter way forward, and it starts with understanding.