Autism Assessments
Dr. Bailey Arizpe offers comprehensive autism assessments. She has been a lead evaluator for the California Regional Centers for a number of years. Her expertise is frequently called upon for difficult differential diagnosis cases.
Dr. Bailey Arizpe not only is able to provide her extensive knowledge of developmental disorders and clinical knowledge to each assessment but her own experience with her two children on the spectrum. This places her in a unique position to provide personal support and advocacy for each family.
Dr. Bailey Arizpe follows the complete assessment process for identification of autistic disorders as outlined by the stringent California Department of Developmental Disabilities Best Practices. This usually includes several sessions as a person may present differently on separate days. Also, she may complete a school observation when necessary. http://www.dds.ca.gov/Autism/Home.cfm
In California, Dr. Bailey Arizpe is an evaluator with the following Regional Centers:
Westside Regional Center
5901 Green Valley Circle # 320
Culver City, CA 90230
310-258-4000
South Central Los Angeles Regional Center
650 W Adams Blvd # 200
Los Angeles, CA 90007
213-744-7000
In Arizona, Dr. Bailey Arizpe sees patients in her private office. She collaborate with the patient's school, psychiatrist, primary care physician and other providers.