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Getting Started

Assessments & Evaluations

Understanding your child begins here. A thorough evaluation gives your family the clarity and direction you need to move forward with confidence.

What We Assess

Know Exactly Where Your Child Stands

That picture becomes the foundation for a coordinated care plan designed around your child, not a generic checklist.

Every child at Mitchell's Place starts with a comprehensive evaluation. Our clinical team looks at communication, behavior, social skills, and learning to build a complete picture of your child's strengths and needs. Nothing is guessed. Everything is measured.

  • Behavioral assessment to identify patterns and triggers

  • Feeding evaluation for oral motor and sensory concerns

  • School readiness and developmental screening

Types of Evaluations

Every evaluation is designed to answer a specific question.

Mitchell's Place offers several types of assessments depending on what your family needs to know. Each one is conducted by licensed clinicians and results in a clear, actionable plan.

Autism Diagnostic Evaluation

Uses gold-standard tools and direct observation to assess communication, behavior, and social development. Gives you a clear answer on whether your child is on the autism spectrum.

Speech and Language Evaluation

Looks at how your child understands and uses language, including verbal communication and social communication. Results guide whether speech therapy is recommended and what it should focus on.

Occupational Therapy Evaluation

Examines fine motor skills, sensory processing, and daily living tasks like dressing and self-care. Identifies what's getting in the way and what support can help.

Feeding Evaluation

For children with limited food acceptance, chewing difficulties, or strong mealtime aversions. Identifies the root causes and maps a path toward safer, more comfortable eating.

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How the Process Works

Three straightforward steps stand between you and a care plan built specifically for your child.

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Submit Your Interest

Fill out a short form. We'll follow up within two business days.

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Meet Our Team

We'll schedule an intake call to learn about your child's needs.

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Begin Care

Your child's coordinated care plan is built and services begin.

What Comes Next

Answers that lead somewhere real

An evaluation from Mitchell's Place is not just a report you file away. It is a starting point. Our team walks you through every finding, explains what it means for your child's daily life, and connects you directly to the therapies and services that match what your child needs. You leave with clarity, not more questions.

A plan, not just a diagnosis

Every evaluation leads to a coordinated care plan your whole therapy team follows together.

One team, one conversation

No bouncing between providers. Your child's therapists communicate and collaborate under one roof.

Progress you can see

Goals are set, tracked, and updated so you always know how your child is moving forward.

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Ready to Begin

Take the first step today

You do not need a referral to get started. Contact our team, complete a short intake form, and we will schedule your child's evaluation at a time that works for your family.

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We can come alongside your child's school

Mitchell's Place offers school consultation services to help educators and administrators better support children with autism in the classroom. Our clinicians work directly with school teams to share strategies, review goals, and bridge the gap between therapy and the school day.

  • Classroom Strategy Support

    Our team observes your child's classroom environment and works with teachers on practical, evidence-based strategies.

  • IEP Collaboration

    We partner with school staff to align therapy goals with your child's individualized education plan.

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  • Mitchell’s Place is a great and beautiful place filled with love from teachers, directors, staff up front! Everyone there is warm and genuine and way beyond that they help children shine on the spectrum, grow, and learn. We have been so impressed with our son’s growth and progress here!! I could not be more thankful we have this school about 40 minutes from our home!! The children, staff, school- I would give it more than 5 stars truly!!! 100 stars!!

    Danielle Poe

  • I don’t often write reviews but I can’t say enough good things about this place. It is simply magic. My kids love it! Every day my kids look forward to going to Mitchell’s Place. They have helped my kids grow by leaps and bounds. The teachers, staff, and administration are well-educated, experience, loving, caring, and always go the extra mile for the MP kids and families.

    Chris and Jenelle Hodges

  • We are so thankful to have found Mitchell’s Place. My son has thrived in the supportive environment. The staff is all invested in his success and have been such wonderful resources for our family! I can’t say enough good things about the program!

    Erin Morgan

  • This place is amazing. It is inclusive & such a positive environment. The staff are so encouraging and happy to see every single person and child that comes in. The progress in the children’s lives after being at Mitchell’s Place is so evident that the people at Mitchell’s Place love what they do and care deeply about the children. Cannot say enough good things about this wonderful place!

    Abigail Santos

  • Our son began Mitchell’s Place in fall of 2021, he started speech and occupational therapy. He began ABA therapy last November in 2022. We are absolutely amazed at the progress and accomplishments he has made and continues to surprise us every week. We have used the words “life changing” because it is absolutely the truth. We are so grateful for all the amazing therapist and staff at Mitchell’s Place. Our son is making his way, and they are providing him with all the tools he needs to succeed.

    Meagan Martin

  • Mitchell’s Place has been a blessing to our family. The education and therapy that has been provided to our son and us has made a huge impact that will last a lifetime.

    Jennifer Cowen

  • There’s a quote I think describes my feelings about Mitchell’s Place. “As one person I cannot change the world, but I can change the world of one person”. The diagnosis of Autism threw a challenge to our family to find the best services available for my son Mitchell. Realizing the options were limited, we decided not only to help our son but to help other families as well by opening Mitchell’s Place in 2005. The outcomes speak for themselves and we are proud to be a part of the Mitchell’s Place Family.

    Allen Meisler

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Helpful Resources for Every Family

Looking for guidance beyond the evaluation? Our autism resource library has answers for families at every stage.