About Me
My name is Ellen Kipnis, LCSW, and I specialize in providing comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults. I am an ADOS-2 certified clinician with over 10 years of experience working with children and families with Autism, ADHD, and related behavioral challenges.
I offer:
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ADOS evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluations (CDEs) required for ABA therapy insurance approval
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Psychoeducational evaluations for testing and school accommodations (504, IEP, SAT, ACT, etc.)
Services
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ADOS-2 Autism Evaluations
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Module matched to age, language level, and presentation
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Integrated developmental history, observation, and collateral input
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School & home treatment recommendations
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Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluations (CDEs)
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Meets insurer requirements for ABA eligibility & medical necessity
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Documents severity, frequency, functional impact, and safety risks
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Coordinated treatment planning with ABA providers & schools
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Testing & School/Exam Accommodations
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504/IEP support; standardized testing (SAT/ACT/PSAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT)
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Attention/executive, sensory, and anxiety considerations
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Specific, implementable accommodations and treatment recommendations
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Step Up for Unique Abilities Scholarship
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I support families utilizing the Step Up UA Scholarship by providing reports that are easy to understand and ready for schools and insurers. Recommendations are specific and practical for both classroom and home settings.
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Eligibility‑aligned diagnostic summaries
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Treatment recommendations (ABA/OT/SLP/mental health)
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Coordination with schools and providers (with consent)
For Schools and Providers
Evaluations designed for private schools, ABA centers, child psychiatrists, pediatricians, and related providers.
Who I Serve
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Private & Charter Schools
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ABA Centers
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Child Psychiatrists
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Pediatricians
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School Psychologists
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SLP/OT Clinics
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Community Agencies
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Families & Caregivers
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How I Partner
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Fast response and clear timelines
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Reports written for action — classroom, clinic, and home
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Consent‑based coordination with your team
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Eligibility‑aligned summaries for school and payer needs
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Contact
Kipnis Counseling LLC
8016 Wiles Rd
Coral Springs, FL 33067
