Services

Pinnacle Psychology offers comprehensive autism diagnostic assessments for children and adolescents (under 18) in Davis, Sacramento, Yolo County, and nearby communities. All evaluations include a detailed written report and a feedback session to discuss findings and recommendations.

All services are available in English and Mandarin Chinese.

Autism Diagnostic Assessments

Our autism evaluations use gold-standard instruments to provide a thorough understanding of your child’s developmental profile. Dr. Guo’s dual training as a clinical psychologist and behavior analyst allows her to integrate behavioral observations with standardized assessment data for the most accurate diagnostic picture.

General Cognitive Measures

Age-appropriate assessments of intellectual and developmental functioning to understand your child’s cognitive strengths and areas of need.

Parent & Caregiver Questionnaires

Standardized questionnaires completed by parents and caregivers to capture a detailed picture of your child’s behavior, development, and daily functioning across settings.

Autism-Focused Measures

Specialized assessment tools designed to evaluate social communication, interaction patterns, and other areas relevant to autism spectrum diagnosis.

What to Expect

  1. 1Brief consultation call to discuss your concerns, gather initial information, and determine if our services are the right fit
  2. 2Caregiver interviews to collect a detailed developmental and behavioral history
  3. 3Caregiver questionnaires to capture information about your child’s functioning across settings
  4. 4Direct assessment with your child using standardized evaluation tools
  5. 5Self-report measures or direct interviews with the individual, if applicable (typically for older children and adolescents)
  6. 6Collaborating information from teachers, therapists, or other professionals as needed
  7. 7Feedback session to review results, discuss diagnostic impressions, and outline recommendations
  8. 8Comprehensive written diagnostic report

Autism Evaluation in Davis and Sacramento

Families searching for an autism evaluation in Davis, Sacramento, Woodland, or nearby Yolo County communities can work directly with Dr. Guo from the first consultation through the final feedback session.

Local, On-Site Evaluations

Direct assessment is completed in person, with consultation and feedback options designed to support families across the Davis and Sacramento area.

Young Child and Adolescent Expertise

Dr. Guo evaluates children and adolescents under 18, with specialized training and experience assessing very young children.

Clear Next Steps

Families receive a comprehensive written report and practical recommendations that can be shared with schools, pediatricians, therapists, and other care providers.

Mandarin Chinese Autism Assessments

Bilingual assessment and feedback services help families communicate comfortably and fully understand the evaluation results, recommendations, and next steps.

Bilingual Clinical Communication

Dr. Guo can conduct consultation calls, caregiver interviews, assessment discussions, and feedback sessions in English or Mandarin Chinese.

Culturally Responsive Evaluation

The evaluation process considers each family's language, cultural context, and developmental concerns while maintaining rigorous clinical standards.

Mandarin Feedback Support

Findings and recommendations can be reviewed in Mandarin so caregivers can ask questions and leave with a clear understanding of the report.