Valley Autism Assessments, LLC

Valley Autism Assessments, LLC Evaluating individuals for Autism Spectrum
Disorders across the Roanoke Valley She received her B.S. and Commonwealth Autism in Richmond, VA.

At Valley Autism Assessment, LLC we believe that all children have the ability to learn and
succeed. We evaluate individuals for Autism Spectrum Disorders using a variety of researched-based evaluations. Assessment results can be utilized by school
systems, related service providers, and therapists to develop result-oriented
interventions. Melissa Lang has over 17 years experience working with chi

ldren with disabilities and their
families. in Psychology as well as her Master’s in Special Education from Virginia Tech University. She worked as a Special Education teacher in Fairfax County, a Transition Specialist in Roanoke City Public Schools and as an Education Coordinator for a private day for students with disabilities. She has professional and personal experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. She received training on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2 (ADOS-2) with Dr. Norman Geller of Autism and Educational Diagnostic, LLC.

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Had a great time at the 3rd Annual Kids Health and Safety Day!
09/14/2024

Had a great time at the 3rd Annual Kids Health and Safety Day!

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Sam and John Fetters are identical twins with autism. But Sam is in college, while John still struggles to form sentences. Their experience may shed light on the disorder's mix of nature and nurture.

06/17/2023

I want you to imagine that you are a kid once again, maybe ten or eleven years old. You are sitting down in the evening with your family for dinner. The table is set, and your parents bring out wha…

06/17/2023

Donald Triplett, a Mississippi man who became known as the first person diagnosed with autism and was the subject of 'In a Different Key', died at 89.

05/29/2023
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04/19/2023

Triggers can vary from person to person. Recognizing these triggers can help establish strategies, ways of coping, and promote overall understanding.

03/13/2023

Why are transitions between activities often so hard for neurodivergent people?

Erin Casey (EisforErin) created 'The Tendril Theory' based on lived experience:

'I came up with “Tendril Theory” when someone in a support group asked for a good way to explain executive function, specifically the challenge of being interrupted or having to switch tasks suddenly, to a neurotypical person.

I think the reason this resonates with so many people is that a lot of different kinds of brains work in a similar way – not only for people, but also people with , and neurotypical introverts. So if this doesn’t describe you, it probably describes someone you know.'

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221 Albemarle Avenue, SW
Roanoke, VA
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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
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