Elevated Insights Assessment

07/04/2025

Did you know that Colorado Medicaid cuts are hurting small businesses providing essential care?

Our colleagues were interviewed yesterday

The state eliminated minimum payment guarantees for essential providers due to budget constraints.

07/01/2025

Supporting Your Teen’s Transition to College: A Guide to College Disability Accommodations

As your teen prepares to head off to college, navigating disability accommodations can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Dr. Colón's latest blog breaks down what families need to know about college disability services, documentation requirements, and how to support your student in advocating for their needs.

Whether your teen has ADHD, autism, a learning difference, or another diagnosis, this guide offers practical tips to ease the transition and empower independence.

https://elevatedinsights.org/college-disability-accommodations/

Supporting Your Teen’s Transition to College: A Guide to College Disability Accommodations As a developmental psychologist, I’ve worked with many teens and families preparing for the transition from high school to college. This period is exciting but

06/24/2025

Dr. Paz Ryan was recently interviewed by American Psychological Association as part of an article https://www.apa.org/monitor/2025/09/advocate-autism-wave-misinformation.html.

A more in-depth look into Dr. Paz Ryan's interview Understanding the Concerns Surrounding Data Registries can be found here: https://elevatedinsights.org/concerns-in-autism-care/

Understanding the Concerns Surrounding Data Registries in Autism Care Elevated Insights Assessment, Co-Founder and Bilingual (English/Spanish) Psychologist, Dr. Jennifer Paz Ryan (among other individuals) was recently interviewed by Efua Andoh, Senior Writer, for the American Psychological Associati...

06/06/2025

One of our favorite small local businesses that provides inclusive gymnastics for young kiddos (ages 1-12) has partnered with the Autism Society of Colorado throughout the summer.

Join ASC and Twist and Tumble for a full summer of sensory-inclusive open gym time. This special time is open to all abilities, and everyone is welcome. Wednesdays from 12-1:30 starting June 11 and continuing every week for the summer. Cost is $5 per child, and registration is required: https://www.twistandtumble.com/open-gym

See you there for some summer fun!

05/10/2025

So excited for one of our local gymnastics studios to be partnering with the Autism Society of Colorado. Check out Sensory Gym Wednesday all summer long $5.00!!!!

04/25/2025

Dr. Madalyn Dalley, an amazing bilingual (English/Spanish) clinical and school psychologist at EIA, brings a wealth of knowledge for caregivers related to the special education process. Check out our newest blog:

As a parent, navigating the special education system within public school districts for a child who may have brain differences associated with neurodiversity such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and/or anxiety, can feel overwhelming. You may have questions about your child’s educational nee...

04/24/2025

Our team at Elevated Insights Assessment stands in solidarity with autistic individuals and celebrate the beauty of neurodiverse brain styles. As such we will not respond to rhetoric and we are committed to maintaining and supporting high standards which reflect ethical science and research.

Autism Society of Colorado has just released an amazing statement for which we are grateful.

04/17/2025

Did anyone happen to read the NY Times article last Sunday about ADHD? It has certainly gained attention and caused a lot of chatter. However as Testing Psychologists with expertise in identifying many neurodevelopment differences including ADHD, we found the article to be very misleading and misrepresentative.

One of our favorite magazines ADDitude Magazine apparently felt the same way. Check out their response here in Setting the Record Straight:

04/03/2025

02/24/2025

Check out this amazing summer programming at Gather and Grow!

02/12/2025

Does your child have an IEP or 504Plan? Do you understand the process and want to know more?

Join ShowandTell on Tuesday, March 4th at 6:00 pm for a FREE virtual workshop for parents to learn about IEP's and IDEA.
Register here: https://forms.gle/K77apGfKWkD9Y1HE8

12/11/2024

With only a few hours left, please consider donating to Autism Society of Colorado for Colorado Gives Day.

Did you know that TODAY ONLY, Colorado Gives Foundation will match 100% of donations (up to $100) if you register for monthly payments?

ANY amount goes a long way! ASC is the number one place to go for community resources, events, and connection. All donations to ASC stay in Colorado and go directly to support programming, staff, and autistic individuals.