Most families complete the full evaluation within two to four weeks of their intake call. Every step is virtual, conducted from your home, designed around how children actually behave and how families actually live.
We start with a video visit between you and Dr. Levine. This is the foundation of the evaluation, and we treat it that way. Before the visit, you'll complete a set of validated developmental questionnaires so we walk in with context already in hand.
During the visit, Dr. Levine will ask about your child's developmental history, your specific concerns, and the questions you are hoping the evaluation will answer. The conversation is unhurried. Most intake visits take 30 to 45 minutes.
What to prepare:
The second visit is the clinical observation. Dr. Levine works with your child directly using structured, evidence-based protocols adapted for telehealth. We observe how your child engages with you, how they play, how they communicate, and how they respond to social cues, all in the setting where they are most themselves.
Many parents are surprised by how naturally their child behaves during the observation. In a clinic, children often present a guarded version of themselves. At home, with their own toys and routines, we see who they actually are. That's what allows for an accurate diagnosis.
What to prepare:
Within one to two weeks of the observation, Dr. Levine completes a comprehensive written diagnostic report and a personalized care plan. Then we meet again, virtually, to walk through everything together.
This visit is not a verdict handed down. It's a working conversation. Dr. Levine explains the clinical findings in plain language, answers every question you have, and connects the findings to specific next steps. You leave with both the documents you need and the understanding to use them.
What you receive:
A 2026 study in Telemedicine and e-Health evaluated 14,175 children assessed for autism via telehealth by board-certified pediatricians, using structured observation tools. The study found 93.5% diagnostic accuracy compared with in-person specialist evaluation, and shortened average wait times from 11.8 months to 11.7 days.
The study is not of Foyer. It's independent published evidence that the general approach we follow, a board-certified pediatrician conducting structured observation via telehealth, produces reliable diagnoses far faster than the traditional in-person path.
Read the published study →A diagnostic report only matters if it leads somewhere. Every Foyer evaluation includes a care plan with specific, actionable recommendations matched to your child's profile and to the services actually available in your area.
For families pursuing ABA, speech therapy, or occupational therapy, the report includes the medical necessity language insurance companies and providers require. For school accommodations, the report is structured for IEP and 504 planning teams.
For 30 days after your findings visit, you have direct messaging access to Dr. Levine for follow-up questions, clarifications, or help understanding paperwork. After that, we can schedule additional consultations as needed.
Tell us a little about your child and we'll confirm availability in your state within one business day.