FAQs

Answers to common questions, helping families quickly find the information they need.

What is Autism?

Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a form of neurodiversity. While it comes with many strengths or superpowers, there can be some challenges. Learn more about ASD here.

Not sure if your child might have autism?

Speak to your doctor.
Take a free screening questionnaire
Complete the booking form. See if your child is appropriate for an ASD assessment with us.

Does my child have autism?

Perhaps your child's teacher or a family friend first planted the seed of autism in your mind, or perhaps you had questions about your child’s development from early on. An assessment can help you get clarity. We offer low wait, expert private autism assessments for children ages 6 - 18 in British Columbia.

If you are a resident of British Columbia, you may be eligible for a public assessment through the BC Autism Assessment Network.

Some parents prefer a private autism assessment:

Shorter wait times
Earlier autism intervention
School support: BC Ministry of Education autism funding and support for each child diagnosed with ASD
Community funding: Up to $22,000 annually for children under 6 and $6,000 annually for children 6 – 18 – Ministry of Children and Family Development ASD funding.
Finding a path forward and peace of mind sooner.

What is your waitlist?

We do not have a waitlist. Confirmed appointments are available in 2+ months on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Does Dr. Chan delegate any portion of my child's assessment to any clinician not qualified to diagnose autism?

No, you will have Dr. Chan's 20+ years of experience from start to finish.

How long does a private ASD assessment with Dr. Chan take?

On the appointment day, families should expect to be available for ~5 hours. Final personalized and thorough consult report(s) take Dr. Chan an average of 6 hours to complete and are sent out within 2 weeks after the appointment.

A visit to our Vancouver office is necessary for the diagnosis of ASD.

Do you see children under 6?

We have paused services for children under 6 yrs of age at this time.

Are your services available to those outside of Vancouver?

Yes! Our services are available to Residents of British Columbia. Dr. Chan is unable to provide services to non-residents of Canada.

A visit to our Vancouver office is required for the diagnosis of ASD.

Do you accept grants or extended health benefits?

Good news! We accept a variety of grants; schools, organizations, etc.

Extended health benefits may cover Dr. Chan's services as a Psychiatrist. Please call your extended health provider to confirm if they cover services by a medical doctor.

What methods of payment do you accept?

We accept credit cards, E-transfers, cheques and bank-to-bank transfers.

What does a private autism assessment cost?

In British Columbia, an average private autism assessment costs between $3000 to $4500. Please complete our Booking Form for more information about assessment costs.

Public assessments are available at no cost through the BC Autism Assessment Network.