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Winnetka, Illinois

Psychological Testing & Autism Evaluations in Winnetka, IL

Evaluations for children, teens, and adults — with particular experience in high-masking autism, late-diagnosed teens and adults, and PDA.

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Winnetka & the North Shore

Clarity around autism, ADHD, learning, and development

Looking for psychological testing or an autism evaluation near Winnetka, IL? Help & Healing Center provides evaluations for children, teens, and adults with concerns about autism, ADHD, learning, cognitive functioning, and other developmental or psychological needs.

Our clinicians have particular experience with high-masking autism, late-diagnosed teens and adults, and PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance / Pervasive Drive for Autonomy). We serve Winnetka and surrounding North Shore communities. Telehealth may be available for eligible evaluations.

Help & Healing Center offers individualized evaluations based on your age, concerns, history, and reason for testing.

How we can help

Psychological Evaluation Services Near Winnetka

Help & Healing Center offers individualized evaluations based on your age, concerns, history, and reason for testing.

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    Autism Testing for Children, Teens, and Adults

    We provide autism evaluations for children, teens, and adults. Evaluations consider developmental history, social communication, sensory experiences, and everyday functioning.

  • 02

    High-Masking & Late-Diagnosed Autism Evaluations

    Some people mask autistic traits for years, making autism harder to recognize. Our clinicians are experienced with high-masking presentations and late-diagnosed autism. This can be especially helpful for AFAB individuals, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and others whose earlier evaluations did not explain their experiences.

  • 03

    PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) Evaluations

    We evaluate PDA-related characteristics as part of appropriate autism assessments. Our clinicians consider demand avoidance alongside developmental history and other autism-related concerns.

  • 04

    ADHD and Psychological Testing

    Our psychological testing can address ADHD-related concerns involving attention, executive functioning, organization, impulsivity, and learning.

  • 05

    Psychological Evaluations for Children

    We provide evaluations for children with concerns involving learning, attention, behavior, emotional regulation, development, or social interaction.

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    Psychological Evaluations for Adults

    Adults can seek evaluation for autism, ADHD, cognitive concerns, and longstanding difficulties affecting work, education, relationships, or daily life.

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    Teen Autism Evaluations

    Our teen autism evaluations address concerns involving social communication, sensory experiences, school demands, relationships, and masking.

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    Autism Second Opinions

    If a previous autism evaluation did not answer your questions, we can provide a second clinical perspective, including for high-masking or PDA-related concerns.

Convenient for Winnetka residents

Serving Winnetka From Our Nearby Glenview Office

Help & Healing Center serves Winnetka residents from our nearby Glenview office.

Our office is located at: 2700 Patriot Blvd, Suite 250, Glenview, IL 60026.

We also serve families throughout the surrounding North Shore communities. Telehealth may be available for eligible evaluations depending on the assessment and individual circumstances.

Scenic autumn landscape representing the Winnetka, Illinois area near our Glenview office
Easy access from Winnetka Nearby Glenview office for North Shore families
Psychological testing evaluation session near Winnetka, Illinois — discussing concerns with a clinician

Is testing right for you?

When Should You Consider Psychological Testing?

An evaluation may be helpful when you have questions about:

Autism or neurodevelopmental differences, high-masking or late-diagnosed autism, PDA or demand avoidance, ADHD and attention, learning difficulties, social communication, executive functioning, cognitive abilities, emotional or behavioral concerns, or a previous diagnosis that does not fully explain your experience.

Testing helps address specific clinical questions and provides a clearer understanding of individual needs.

What to expect

A Clearer Path From Questions to Answers

The evaluation process may include:

  1. Consultation
    Discuss your concerns and testing needs.

  2. Assessment
    Complete appropriate interviews and testing.

  3. Clinical Interpretation
    Results are reviewed with your history and concerns.

  4. Written Findings
    Receive a detailed report and recommendations.

  5. Feedback
    Review the results and discuss next steps.

A Winnetka-Area Practice Focused on Individualized, Neurodiversity-Affirming Evaluations

Help & Healing Center provides individualized psychological evaluations for children, teens, and adults. Our clinicians have experience with high-masking, late-diagnosed, and PDA presentations.

Patients seeking psychological testing near Winnetka can access:

  • Autism evaluations
  • High-masking and late-diagnosis evaluations
  • PDA evaluations
  • Psychological evaluations
  • ADHD-related assessment
  • Child and teen evaluations
  • Adult evaluations
  • Autism second opinions
  • Eligible telehealth services

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can Winnetka residents get an autism evaluation?

Help & Healing Center provides autism evaluations from its nearby Glenview office at 2700 Patriot Blvd, Suite 250.

Is Help & Healing Center near Winnetka?

Yes. Our Glenview office provides a convenient nearby option for Winnetka residents seeking psychological testing and autism evaluations.

Do you evaluate adults for autism?

Yes. We provide adult autism evaluations, including evaluations for adults exploring autism later in life.

Do you evaluate high-masking autism?

Yes. Our clinicians have experience identifying high-masking presentations that may have been overlooked during earlier evaluations.

Do you evaluate for PDA?

Yes. PDA-related characteristics can be considered as part of an appropriate autism evaluation.

Can my child receive psychological testing?

Yes. We provide evaluations for children and teens with developmental, learning, attention, behavioral, social, or emotional concerns.

Can an evaluation be completed through telehealth?

Telehealth may be available for eligible evaluations depending on the assessment type and individual circumstances.

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Help and Healing Center

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Sarah M.

2 months ago

Everything about the process was great, regardless of the diagnosis. All of the communication, your approach, and your demeanor. I really commend you.

Michael R.

3 months ago

Dr. Jessica made me feel at ease throughout the consultation and assessments. It has changed almost every aspect of my life – relationships, self esteem, how I view myself.

Jennifer L.

4 months ago

We brought our son to Dr. Myszak recently; she was patient, flexible and kind and helped him feel comfortable. At first he was very anxious but she was willing to meet him where he was.

David K.

5 months ago

The experience felt validating, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I was able to reveal information that I wasn’t comfortable revealing to previous psychologists.

Amanda T.

6 months ago

I felt heard, understood, and not judged. It totally changed my life. It validated my experiences and took away the guilt and shame that my challenges were just character flaws.

Chris P.

7 months ago

I was really intimidated to start this process but you made it easy and comfortable, so thank you. This was a 10 out of 10.

Compassionate care. Expert insight.

Looking for Psychological Testing Near Winnetka?

Help & Healing Center provides autism evaluations, psychological testing, ADHD assessments, high-masking and late-diagnosis evaluations, PDA evaluations, and autism second opinions near Winnetka.

Dr. Jessica Myszak Licensed Psychologist — free phone consultations available

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