About K. Wells Psychology, PC
Who are we?
What do we do?
What do we do?
Dr. Kayla Wells is a licensed psychologist (#PSY35417) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA#1-18-31242). With a doctorate degree in Applied Clinical Psychology and a master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, she has been working with individuals with neurodevelopment disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, for over 15 years.
What do we do?
What do we do?
What do we do?
We specialize in diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Wells has years of experience working with individuals as young as 18 months, up to 25 years old.
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
ASD Characteristics
ASD Characteristics
ASD Characteristics
ASD is a neurodevelopment disorder, meaning it is a condition that affects the way the brain works. The DSM-5-TR outlines specific criteria that an individual must meet to qualify for an ASD diagnosis, including differences in social communication/interactions, and repetitive/stereotyped interests or behaviors.
What to look for
ASD Characteristics
ASD Characteristics
Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder may begin to present as early as infancy. Some early signs may include limited eye contact, not responding when their name is called, delayed speech (talking), repetitive movements (such as hand flapping or repetitive rocking), limited interest in playing with others, playing with toys differently (e.g., lining up or organizing them), and/or intense focus on specific topics/objects.