Screening and referrals in Greeley
ADHD, dyslexia, and autism
We screen ADHD and dyslexia here. We refer families for autism evaluations — and for formal ADHD or psychoeducational testing — with clinicians we trust. We do not diagnose autism in this clinic. Therapy can start without a diagnosis.
What we do here — and who we refer to
Families often arrive with a mix of questions: Is this ADHD? Dyslexia? Autism? Or a language difference that looks like all three at school? Those labels matter, and they do not all belong to the same kind of clinician.
As speech-language pathologists, we screen the communication pieces: attention and executive function as they affect listening and language, and the phonological and language skills that sit under dyslexia. We no longer have psychologists on staff, so we do not diagnose autism here. We do refer for autism testing — and for formal ADHD or psychoeducational evaluations — with partners we trust. Therapy can start either way.
ADHD & dyslexia screening
A speech-language evaluation can show whether attention, language, or reading is the main barrier — before you wait months for the wrong appointment.
Autism testing referrals
We connect families to psychologists and developmental specialists for a formal autism evaluation. That testing is not done in this clinic — and we will not pretend it is.
Therapy without waiting on a label
If speech, language, literacy, or social communication is the need, we treat that now. A diagnosis is not the on-ramp to help.
This path is a good fit if
- A teacher flagged attention, follow-through, or “not trying” — and you want to know whether language processing or ADHD-related executive function is in the mix.
- Reading, spelling, or written language is hard, and you need a language-based look at dyslexia — plus a referral for a full psychoeducational evaluation if that is still needed.
- You are wondering about autism: we can evaluate communication now and refer you for an autism evaluation with a psychologist we trust.
What we look at in screening
- Attention, working memory, and organization as they show up in listening, following directions, and classroom language
- Phonological awareness, decoding, spelling, and language comprehension that often sit under dyslexia
- Social communication — conversation, flexibility, and peer language — when autism is part of the question
- Whether therapy can start now, and whether we should refer for autism, ADHD, or psychoeducational testing
Request a screening or referral
In-person screening is at our Greeley clinic for families in Evans, Windsor, Johnstown, Loveland, Fort Collins, and nearby Northern Colorado communities. Reading intervention is also available nationwide via telehealth.
How the path usually works
We screen the communication profile
You get a clear picture of language, attention-in-communication, and reading-related skills — not a vague “wait and see.”
Therapy can start without a label
If speech, language, literacy, or social communication is the need, we treat that now. A diagnosis is not the on-ramp to help.
We refer for autism, ADHD, and psychoeducational testing
When a psychologist is needed — for autism, a formal ADHD diagnosis, or a full psychoeducational battery — we give you a named referral path instead of a blank search.
Greeley clinic, regional families
In-person screening is at our Greeley clinic for families in Evans, Windsor, Johnstown, Loveland, Fort Collins, and nearby Northern Colorado communities. Reading intervention is also available nationwide via telehealth.
Services that often come next
Reading & literacy
Language-based intervention for dyslexia, decoding, and comprehension — in clinic or nationwide telehealth.
Cognitive-linguistic skills
Attention, memory, and executive function as they show up in language and schoolwork.
Social-pragmatic language
Conversation, friendships, and flexible social communication — including for children with autism.
Related reading
Speech Therapy for Reading Difficulties
How language-based reading intervention differs from tutoring — and when an SLP should evaluate.
SLP vs. Reading Tutor
A parent guide to deciding whether dyslexia-related struggle needs clinical language work.
Autism vs Speech Delay
Educational reading if you are still sorting speech delay from a broader developmental question.
How to Get an Autism Evaluation in Northern Colorado
We refer families for this testing. This guide covers how autism evaluations work in the region and what to expect on wait times.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about screening, diagnosis, and referrals.
No. We do not have psychologists on staff and we do not complete an autism diagnosis in this clinic. We do evaluate communication and social language, and we do refer families for formal autism evaluations with psychologists and developmental specialists we trust.
Yes. That is one of the reasons families contact us. After screening — or sometimes from the first conversation, if it is already clear a psychologist is needed — we share referral options so you are not starting from a blank search.
Yes — within a speech-language scope. We assess how attention and executive function affect communication, and we evaluate the language and phonological skills that underlie dyslexia and reading difficulty. A physician or psychologist may still complete a formal ADHD diagnosis or a full psychoeducational battery. When that is needed, we refer for that testing too.
Yes. If communication, language, literacy, or social language is getting in the way of daily life or school, therapy does not have to wait on a diagnostic letter. Screening helps us treat the right thing and know when to refer.
After screening, we explain what we found, what we can treat here, and which questions belong with psychology. That includes autism evaluations, formal ADHD diagnosis, and full psychoeducational testing. We share named referral options so you are not starting from a blank search.
Yes. We provide speech, language, AAC, and social-pragmatic therapy for children with autism and for children whose profiles are still being sorted. Diagnosis is separate from treatment.
We review your note, follow up to discuss fit and scheduling, and outline whether the next visit is an SLP evaluation, therapy intake, a referral, or a combination.