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Autism evaluations without the waitlist, and a clear plan for what comes next. Backed by 30 years of research, built by experts and parents.

Our FIT™ programs deliver tailored care for autistic kids, teens, and young adults, with one dedicated provider. Avela Health is a virtual autism care provider reimagining how neurodivergent families get support. We offer comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and evidence-based therapy for children, teens, adults, and families — delivered virtually by experienced, licensed clinicians, with no waitlist. Our care is neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based. We don't aim to "fix" autism; we help people understand themselves, build confidence, and thrive at home, at school, and at work.

10/30/2026

Good therapy starts with a relationship built on trust.

We love hearing that families feel comfortable with their Avela Health provider, like they’re talking to family. 🧡

10/28/2026

A diagnosis can make sense of years of confusion. But it doesn’t tell you what to do tomorrow morning.

That’s why our evaluations don’t end with a report and a list of generic recommendations. Our psychologists sit down with your family and work through the results together: your child’s strengths, their stress points, what daily routines look like, and what to focus on first.

In this video, Avela Health's Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Cynthia Anderson, explains how we turn an evaluation into a plan.

10/23/2026

Preparing for your child’s next IEP meeting?

Knowing what to ask can help you feel more confident advocating for your child. Here are 3 questions worth bringing to the table:
- What are my child’s strengths and challenges?
- How will progress be measured and reported to us?
- Are the supports and accommodations enough to help my child succeed?

Starting with strengths keeps the conversation focused on your child as a whole person, not just their grades. And if it’s a new IEP, ask for a check-in 30 to 90 days in so you can discuss changes early.

Avela Clinical Director Michelle Ficcaglia, PhD, shares all 7 questions here:
https://www.avelahealth.com/resources/7-questions-to-ask-during-an-iep-meeting/

10/22/2026

What is a strengths-based approach?

If you’ve ever left an appointment feeling like your child was reduced to a checklist of everything they can’t do yet, you’re not alone. A strengths-based approach flips that. We start with what your child already does well and what matters most to your family, and build support from there.

It also means remembering that a diagnosis doesn’t change who your child is.

In this clip, Avela Health psychologist Dr. Danielle Pepe explains why we think of a diagnosis as a key that unlocks the supports and services your child might need.

10/20/2026

Care should fit your family, not the other way around.

When therapy fits into everyday life, parents become partners, and kids feel the difference. Here’s what one Avela Health parent shared with us.

10/16/2026

Halloween is almost here 🎃

For some kids, costumes feel itchy, crowds are overwhelming, and trick-or-treating is more stress than fun.

But Halloween doesn’t have to look the same for every family. Maybe that means skipping the costume, visiting just a few houses, or celebrating at home. These options can make for a great Halloween.

Erin Howe, BCBA, put together a sensory-friendly Halloween guide with ideas like practicing trick-or-treating ahead of time and taping picture cards to your child’s bucket.

Read the full guide here: https://www.avelahealth.com/resources/sensory-friendly-halloween-guide/

09/28/2026

Your child just got an autism diagnosis. Before you open the search bar, Avela Health psychologist Dr. Watson has three things he wants you to know: start with the strengths, look at the impact today, and remember this is the same kid you had yesterday.

From Sarah Kernion's conversation with Dr. Watson on the Inchstones podcast. Check out the full episode on our YouTube channel.

09/17/2026

Most evaluations stop at the outside — a standardized measure, a diagnostic interview, a behavioral checklist, a score. Those tools have value, and we use them too. The difference is what we put alongside them: your child's sensory profile, communication style, regulatory patterns, and how they actually move through the world.

At Avela Health, we believe a high-quality autism evaluation isn't a single test. It's the synthesis of three things, done well:

1. Comprehensive developmental history — a structured interview that takes the time to understand your child's full story.
2. Diagnostic interview + validated measures — the SRS-2, ASRS, and other norm-referenced tools that capture what observation alone can't.
3. Direct clinical observations — social communication, behavior, and play across contexts, not a single thirty-minute snapshot.

Each evaluation ends with a comprehensive written diagnostic report, as well as a FIT™ outline — a clear roadmap of next steps to support your family in whatever is making life hard right now.

09/14/2026

For families of autistic kids, a move is more than logistics. Packing, new sounds, strangers in the house, and a totally unfamiliar environment can add up to real sensory and emotional overload, even when the move itself is a good thing for the family.

The good news: with the right preparation, most kids adjust well, and any regression that shows up tends to resolve within a few weeks.

Virtual care changes what a move means for continuity, too. There's no new waiting room to find and no new provider to get used to. As long as the new home is within the areas we serve, sessions pick up right where they left off.

Our Director of Clinical Operations, Laura Shields, BCBA, put together a full guide on how to prepare, what to expect on moving day, parents can help autistic children settle into a new home. Link in the comments.

09/11/2026

At school, the effort it takes for neurodivergent kids to suppress discomfort, follow rigid rules, and keep up with peers can be exhausting. By the time they come home — to their safe space — it all comes out.

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100 Charles Ewing Boulevard Ste 160
Ewing, NJ
08628

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

(855)3285931

Website

https://www.avelahealth.com/

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