
What to Expect

Our simple four-step process is designed to give families clarity and confidence from the very beginning. Each step is supportive, straightforward, and focused on helping you understand your child and what comes next.

Step 1
First Light Beginnings
Intake phone call - Share concerns, review history, and gather records.

Step 3
First Light Discovery
A multidisciplinary evaluation where two providers collaborate with the family, ensuring a thorough, supportive, and well-coordinated assessment.

Step 2
First Light Exploration
Meet with a diagnostician, review developmental background, and prepare for testing.

Step 4
First Light Pathway
A dedicated feedback session where we review results together, answer questions, and talk through next steps in a clear, supportive way.
Four Easy Steps
Our Story
First Light Collaborative was created to help families get answers sooner and make the evaluation process feel supportive, clear, and manageable.
Our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive virtual evaluations with a focus on understanding each child’s individual strengths, needs, and everyday experiences.
We believe every family deserves compassionate guidance, meaningful recommendations, and a clear path forward.

Pricing
We believe families deserve clear, upfront information about cost - without surprises or pressure.
Comprehensive Autism Evaluation
$2,500 flat rate
Includes a free initial consultation to discuss your concerns and determine next steps, followed by a comprehensive virtual evaluation, multidisciplinary clinical review, diagnostic report, individualized recommendations, and a feedback session.
Financing available through CareCredit
0% promotional financing options may be available
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Payment & Reimbursement Options
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Private-pay practice
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We do not bill insurance directly
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Major credit and debit cards accepted
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Superbills available for possible out-of-network reimbursement
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HSA/FSA may be used depending on your plan
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Documentation available to support reimbursement inquiries
We’re happy to provide documentation to help families explore possible reimbursement with their insurance plan.

What Our Clients Say
“The entire team was incredibly kind, thorough, and professional throughout the evaluation process. They took the time to truly understand our son. We left feeling relieved to finally have answers, a better understanding of our son, and a clear path forward.”
Stephanie
5-star review
“They were professional and communicative throughout every step of the evaluation process. During what can be a very overwhelming experience, we are grateful to have worked with individuals who lead with empathy and work to highlight all of the things a child can be.”
Laura M.
Facebook review
Let's Talk
Have questions about whether an autism evaluation may be right for your child? We’re happy to talk through your concerns, explain the process, and help you decide on next steps.
Free initial consultations available.
Email: Info@firstlightteam.com
Call or text: (302) 443-5777

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