Family Compass is committed to a comprehensive approach to evaluation and intervention.

Assessment and Diagnosis: In addition to utilizing the “gold standard” of diagnostic evaluation tools (ADOS-2, ADI-R), we use interactive sessions to deepen our evaluation process. After a comprehensive assessment, we provide parents with a roadmap for intervention and practical therapy recommendations to support their child’s developmental progress.

Developmental Interactive Therapy (DIR/Floortime): The Floortime approach to intervention is a comprehensive foundation model that utilizes affect-based interactions and experiences tailored to the individual needs of the child and parents to promote progress up the developmental ladder. Through weekly in-office sessions, we train parents in specific techniques targeted to increase their child’s engagement, communication, and emotional regulation skills.

Many children with autism and related developmental differences experience challenges with attention, anxiety, and depression. Family Compass’ Developmental Program recognizes the need to support the mental health needs of children, adolescents, and young adults on the spectrum and provide individualized treatment to support the development of skills and strategies for managing complex mental health challenges across the life span.

Autism and related developmental differences impact more than the person with the diagnosis, they impact the entire family system. That’s why Family Compass provides resources, support, and training to families free of charge through our monthly Autism and Developmental Differences Parent Coffees. The Parent coffees occur the first Tuesday of each month in Family Compass’ offices from 10:00-11:30. The purpose of our group is to provide a forum for families to access our clinicians’ expertise in an informal environment, while also allowing families to connect with one another to share their successes, struggles, and acquired knowledge and wisdom.