2025-016 - COMPREHENSIVE DIAGNOSTIC AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER EVALUATION

Through this Request for Proposals (RFP), Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) hereby invites businesses who meet the qualifications and specifications set forth herein to submit proposals for the purpose of providing independent Initial and Re-evaluation Diagnostic Testing for the purpose of identifying autism in children up to 21 years in Wayne County. Diagnostic evaluators must adhere to MCL 333.182 et seq. as it serves as the legal framework for the regulation and practice of psychology in Michigan, ensuring public protection and setting standards for the profession. The independent assessment by the psychologist will determine recommendations for the intensity of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) service. A diagnosis of autism shall be made by an individual working within their scope of practice with expertise in training and diagnosing autism spectrum disorder. Diverse presentations of autism require that each evaluation be individualized and address the variations from one beneficiary to another. Practitioners are required to use evidence-based assessments to evaluate the beneficiary specific needs. The diagnosing provider will refer beneficiaries diagnosed with autism to a behavioral health provider for a behavior assessment and treatment plan.