The wait is over
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Answers in weeks
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The wait is over 〰️ Answers in weeks 〰️
Timely Autism Testing
in Pittsburgh
Families across the country often wait up to 12 to 18 months for an autism diagnosis. At Zest, our specially trained board-certified pediatrician, in collaboration with a speech and language pathologist, use gold-standard diagnostic tools to get your family answers — typically within weeks, not months.
For ages 36 months to 10 years
No need to wait months!
At Zest Pediatrics, in collaboration with Yellow Bridges, you get two expert evaluations. And we do it in WEEKS!!
Comprehensive Autism Diagnostic Evaluations
Answers sooner.
Clarity sooner.
Support sooner.
Why Families Choose Zest
Evaluation by a specially trained board-certified pediatrician and speech & language pathologist
Gold-standard diagnostic methodology
Appointments typically available within weeks
Streamlined process designed for families
Diagnosis plus comprehensive care plan
Our Diagnostic Process
Expedited Scheduling
Fast access to autism testing.
Quicker Results
Get answers sooner so your child can receive support right away.
Two Expert Perspectives
Our collaboration provides the perspective of both a specially trained pediatrician and a speech and language pathologist.
Autism-Specific Testing
The Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised (ADIR) and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) are both used to create a comprehensive evaluation.
Comprehensive Care Plan
Families receive not only a diagnosis, but also guidance and referrals for any additional therapies or resources as needed.
THREE simple steps
An initial virtual visit with Dr. Hellstern, including review of intake questionnaire, begins the process.
Then, an in-person evaluation on site at Yellow Bridges in Allison Park, PA provides the behavioral assessment.
And lastly, a virtual visit to review results and provide recommendations completes the process.
What Families Receive
Formal diagnostic determination
Comprehensive written evaluation report
Individualized care and service recommendations
Documentation required for ABA and early intervention eligibility
Guidance on next steps
Ages and Timeline
Testing for ages 36 months to 10 years
Scheduling typically available within weeks
Process usually completed within one month
Cost
Comprehensive Autism Diagnostic Evaluation
$1,600 self-pay by credit card or bank ACH transfer
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