Assessment and Development

Understanding development through a handcrafted lens.

"Autism is not an illness or a sickness, but a matter of development. My approach joins scientific rigor (ADOS-2/ADI-R) with the care for each human trajectory."

Constanza Ruiz-Danegger

Professional Assessment through a First-Person Autistic Perspective

We have spent over 30 years supporting learning and development across the lifespan. We are pioneers in the strength-based development approach. Our method combines precision and up-to-date international standards with a profound respect for each individual's uniqueness.

✓ Cert. ADOS-2 & ADI-R ✓ SCERTS Model ✓ ESDM Denver ✓ FLACSO

Autism is not the "boogeyman."

Neither is it a superpower in itself (although one can recognize numerous "brain superpowers" associated with autism).

It is currently being redefined, given the vast research breakthroughs challenging popular beliefs and the knowledge contributed by first-person autistic adults.

"It can be considered both a disability and a difference: not 'just' a disability. The neurodiversity paradigm allows us to visualize this dual nature without pathologizing it: it's not an illness or an ailment, but a matter of development."

While medical diagnosis remains widespread, autism can also be evaluated for Identification, assisting in understanding, self-awareness, and development, as well as for educational purposes.

That's why El Pez Volador can help you. We propose these screening tools to begin this evaluative process:

Comprehensive assessment

Recognize to understand and collaborate

Our goal is to help you recognize autism to better understand and collaborate on holistic development. For diagnostic purposes, we work alongside interdisciplinary and healthcare teams.

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Educational Assessment: Useful for homeschooling, formal schooling, or team interventions.

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International Standards: We use recognized models like SCERTS and the exclusive El Pez Volador model.

"With a history of over twenty years of work and investigation. We begin with a preliminary interview. Throughout the lifespan."

Screening Tools

Start your journey of understanding by selecting the appropriate option:

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AQ-10 Adults

A brief screening tool for adults. A first step towards validating your personal experience.

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AQ-50 Adults

Full Autism Spectrum Quotient. A deep exploration of traits across 5 key dimensions.

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CAT-Q

Exploration of social camouflaging. Understand how you have adapted your way of being in the world.

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Q-CHAT-10

Early detection for toddlers (18-24 months). Basic questions to observe and support development.

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CAST

Parent questionnaire for children in school stage (4-11 years). Identification of autistic traits.

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Australian Scale

Useful for detecting profiles in primary school. Ideal complement for educational assessment.

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Would you prefer to discuss these results?

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