Autism Assessment in Islamabad
PRTS Clinic provides structured autism assessment in Islamabad for toddlers, children, and teenagers. The evaluation combines a detailed developmental history, autism specific checklists, and direct observation of your child, supervised by Dr. Uzma Masroor, a consultant clinical psychologist with 28 years of experience.
You receive a written report, a feedback session, and a practical plan for what comes next.
To book an autism assessment at our G-8 Markaz or Bahria Enclave center, call or WhatsApp 0335-4170919
When Parents Start to Wonder
It rarely begins with one big moment. It begins with small ones.
He does not turn when you call his name, but he hears the cartoon start from the other room.
She had a few words at eighteen months, and then they quietly disappeared.
He lines up his cars in the same order every evening and cannot bear it when one is moved.
Relatives say boys speak late, the internet says twenty different things, and you are left somewhere in the middle, watching your child and wondering.
That in between place, where you are worried but not sure, is the hardest place for a parent to stand. An autism assessment exists to move you out of it. Not toward fear, but toward clarity: a clear answer about what is going on, and a clear plan for what to do about it.
What Is an Autism Assessment?
An autism assessment is not a single test with a single score. It is a structured evaluation that looks at your child from several directions at once: how they developed from birth until now, how they communicate and connect with people, how they play, and how they respond to change and to their senses.
The psychologist combines your account as a parent, standardized autism specific tools, and careful observation of the child. The purpose is to answer three questions honestly: is this autism, is it something else such as a speech delay or hearing difficulty, or is it a combination, and what support does this particular child need.
Signs That Deserve a Closer Look
No single behavior means a child is autistic. What matters is a pattern that persists across time and places. These are the patterns worth checking.
Communication
Very little babbling or pointing by the expected age, few or no words, loss of words the child previously used, or speech that repeats phrases without using them to communicate.
Social connection
Not responding to their name, limited eye contact, little interest in showing you things or sharing enjoyment, and difficulty playing with children of the same age.
Behavior and routine
Repetitive movements such as hand flapping or spinning, lining up toys, intense narrow interests, strong distress at small changes in routine, and unusual reactions to sounds, textures, or lights.
If several of these feel familiar, that is not a diagnosis. It is a reason to have your child seen by a professional instead of waiting another year to see what happens. With development, time matters.
How We Assess Autism at PRTS Clinic
Detailed parent consultation
We start with you. Milestones, medical history, daily routines, and the specific moments that worried you. Home videos are welcome, because children often behave differently in a new clinic room.
Structured tools and observation
We use internationally used autism specific checklists and rating scales, alongside direct observation of your child through play and simple structured activities, at the child’s own pace.
Information from other settings
With your permission, we consider school feedback and any previous speech, hearing, or medical reports, because a real picture of a child is never built from one room.
Careful analysis
The psychologist scores the results against standardized norms and thinks through the alternatives, including speech delay, hearing issues, and attention difficulties, so that the conclusion is a considered one, not a quick label.
Written report and feedback session
You receive a formal written report and a sit down explanation in plain language: what we found, what it means, and exactly what to do next at home, at school, and in therapy.
Why Early Assessment Is Worth It
The early years are the period when a child’s brain responds most readily to support. An early, accurate assessment means speech therapy, behavioral support, and school adjustments can begin during that window instead of after it.
It also settles the quiet disagreement many families live with, where one parent wants to wait and the other wants answers. And if the assessment shows your child is not autistic, that clarity is worth just as much, because it points you toward the right kind of help instead of the wrong kind of worry.
After the Assessment: You Are Not Handed a Report and Left Alone
For many families, the report is the beginning, not the end. In the feedback session we translate the findings into a plan: which therapy is recommended, what the school should be asked to do, and what you can change at home this month.
Because assessment and individual and group therapy are available under one roof at PRTS Clinic, your child can move from assessment to support without starting over with a new provider, and parent guidance is part of that plan, not an afterthought.
Why Parents Trust PRTS Clinic
Autism assessment at PRTS Clinic is supervised by Dr. Uzma Masroor, a consultant clinical psychologist with 28 years of experience whose core specialties include autism, child psychology, and behavioral management. She is affiliated with Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad, and previously headed the Department of Professional Psychology at Bahria University.
Years of consultant clinical psychology experience supervising every assessment.
Islamabad centers: G-8 Markaz and Bahria Enclave.
Languages for assessment and feedback: English and Urdu.
Assessments are available in English and Urdu at both of our Islamabad centers, and everything you share stays confidential. You can meet the clinical team on our team page, and read about our full psychological assessment services in Islamabad if your concerns go beyond autism.
Assessment Fee and Booking
Initial consultation, per session
The total cost of an autism assessment depends on the tools and sessions your child needs, and the complete package cost is confirmed with you before testing begins.
To book, call or WhatsApp 0335-4170919. If therapy is recommended after the assessment, our individual and group therapy services are available at both centers.
Our Assessment Centers in Islamabad
G-8 Markaz
Islamabad Specialists Clinic,
Ground Floor, Time Square Plaza,
G-8 Markaz, Islamabad.
Bahria Enclave
Panorama Plaza,
Commercial Avenue, Sector A,
Bahria Enclave, Islamabad.
Both centers offer Autism assessment by appointment. Online consultation is available for the initial discussion and for feedback sessions where appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age can a child be assessed for autism?
Concerns can be evaluated from the toddler years onward, and there is no upper age limit. If you have noticed signs, it is never too early to ask and never too late to get clarity. The assessment approach is simply adjusted to the child’s age and stage.
What should we bring to the first appointment?
Bring any previous medical, speech, or school reports and notes about the behaviors that worry you. Short home videos of your child’s everyday behavior are genuinely helpful, because children do not always show their typical patterns in a new clinic room.
How long does an autism assessment take?
It usually involves a detailed parent consultation, one or more observation and testing sessions with the child, and a final feedback session. The exact schedule depends on the child’s age and the tools required, and it is shared with you after the first visit.
What if the result is not autism?
That answer is just as valuable. The assessment may point instead to a speech delay, a hearing issue, attention difficulties, or simply a slower but normal pace of development. Either way, you leave with a written report and a clear plan, not a guess.
How much does an autism assessment cost in Islamabad?
The initial consultation at PRTS Clinic is Rs. 6,500 per session. The total assessment cost depends on the tools and number of sessions your child needs, and the complete package cost is confirmed with you before testing begins.
Is the assessment available in Urdu?
Yes. The consultation, testing instructions, and the feedback session are all available in both English and Urdu, so you can discuss your child’s development in the language you are most comfortable with.
Book an Autism Assessment Today
You have watched and wondered long enough. One phone call replaces months of guessing with a clear answer and a plan your child can actually use. Call or WhatsApp PRTS Clinic to book an autism assessment in Islamabad at our G-8 Markaz or Bahria Enclave center.