Getting Started

If you do not have a diagnosis yet, start here. If you are looking to start services scroll down and complete the steps (intake form and intake packet) to get on our wait list. 

Have your child evaluated by a doctor and/or psychologist. You may or may not need a referral to a specialist. If your child receives a diagnosis, then you can move on to the next step.

 Joye Psychology & Wellness     

306 Commercial Drive    

Savannah, Ga 31406    

(912) 436-3736  www.joyepsychology.com      

Savannah Behavioral Pediatrics 

310 Eisenhower Drive Bldg 5 

Savannah, Ga 31406 

(912) 436-6789 www.savannahbehavioralpediatrics.com  

Lifestance Health (Formerly Coastal Psychology) 

322 Stephenson Avenue Savannah, Ga 31405 

(912) 352-2992 www.mygbhp.com  

Dr. Diana Walther

1421 Lee Street Brunswick, Ga 31520

(912) 256-0007

Diagnostic evaluations must be conducted within the past 3 years, have a minimum of 2 assessment tools, a summary of each individual assessment, and must include the test scores (Autism Spectrum Disorder Services Policy, Chap. 801, pg. 14). Please remember that it can take 6 months-1 year to be able to get an appointment for a psychological evaluation, so we encourage you to make an appointment as early as possible. It is recommended that the provider complete the CARS or GARS and ADOS assessment at a minimum. 

Create a plan of care. Will your child be also receiving speech or OT? Now is also a great time to call your insurance and discuss benefits. 

If you already have a psychological evaluation and referral, then you are ready for the intake process.

Click below to fill out our contact form and we will give you a call to schedule your appointment should we have a spot open. Please be ready to upload your child's most recent psychological evaluation, referral, and a copy of your insurance card. We must have these on file to request authorization for assessment. We will also need you to fill out the intake packet below.

Once you have filled out the intake packet Adobe will ask you to validate your email to finalize the agreement. Please don't miss this step or we will not receive the packet. We will need both the intake form and the packet filled out to place you on the wait list. 

Spectrum works with several insurance companies and we will request authorization for ABA assessment. 

 We will complete a thorough ABA evaluation and craft a plan specifically for your child.

Once the plan is authorized, treatment may begin. Your child is assessed every 6 months and their plan is updated. Their progress is evaluated to determine the need for continued services or if they are ready to transition.