Frequently Asked Questions
What ages are your services appropriate for?
Meliora Health provides pediatric services for children and young adults from 16 months to 21 years old. We offer autism diagnosis, developmental pediatrics, and social skills support tailored to each age group. ADHD assessments start at age 5 to ensure accurate and reliable results.
What is developmental pediatrics?
Developmental pediatrics helps children with autism, ADHD, and other developmental needs. Our skilled developmental pediatricians support behavioral challenges, even if your child doesn’t have a formal diagnosis. We help with concerns about attention, behavior, mood, sleep, social skills, and developmental milestones. We offer both in-person visits and pediatric telehealth for your convenience.
What services does Meliora Health provide?
Meliora Health offers comprehensive autism and ADHD care, including:
- Diagnostics – Accurate autism diagnosis and ADHD assessments for children and young adults.
- Developmental Pediatrics – Ongoing support for behavioral and developmental challenges.
- Social Skills – Programs to improve social interactions and communication.
- ABA Orders – Written orders for Applied Behavior Analysis to support children with autism.
Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality pediatric care to help every child reach their full potential.
What states do you service?
We provide care across five states. Available services vary:
- Florida: Diagnostics, Social Skills, ABA Orders
- Maryland: Diagnostics, ABA Orders
- New Jersey: Diagnostics, Developmental Pediatrics, Social Skills, ABA Orders
- New York: Diagnostics, Developmental Pediatrics, Social Skills, ABA Orders
- Pennsylvania: Diagnostics, Developmental Pediatrics, Social Skills, ABA Orders
Do you accept insurance for pediatric services?
Yes, we do accept insurance for autism diagnosis, ADHD assessments, developmental pediatrics, and pediatric telehealth services. Coverage varies by state. Visit our insurance page to see the list of accepted insurance providers.
What if my insurance isn’t accepted?
If we don’t accept your insurance, you can still receive care through our self-pay option. This applies to all services, including autism diagnosis and ADHD evaluations. For more details, email us at info@meliora-health.com.
Do you accept Medicaid?
Yes, we accept Medicaid in several counties across Pennsylvania for autism diagnosis, ADHD assessments, and developmental pediatric care. Visit our insurance page to learn more about Medicaid coverage and eligibility.
What are autism diagnostic appointments like?
At Meliora Health, autism diagnostic appointments involve three visits to ensure an accurate autism diagnosis:
- Diagnostic Interview – A 90-minute session to understand your child’s developmental and behavioral history.
- Behavioral Observation – A 30-90 minute assessment to observe social interactions, communication, and behavior.
- Feedback Session – A 30-60 minute meeting to review the diagnostic report and discuss next steps.
Before the first visit, parents (and sometimes teachers) complete rating scales to provide additional insights. Our goal is to deliver accurate autism assessments and personalized recommendations to support your child’s needs.
What are ADHD appointments like?
At Meliora Health, ADHD diagnostic appointments involve two visits for accurate ADHD assessment:
- Diagnostic Interview – A comprehensive session with you and your child to evaluate attention, behavior, and developmental history.
- Feedback Appointment – A follow-up visit to review the ADHD assessment results and discuss personalized recommendations.
Before the first visit, parents and teachers fill out rating scales to provide helpful insights. Our team ensures accurate ADHD diagnosis and customized care plans to support your child’s growth and success.
What should I expect in an ABA order appointment?
In this appointment, you’ll meet with a member of our developmental pediatrics team or a clinical psychologist. We will review proof of an autism diagnosis to determine if Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is medically necessary. The written order will be available in the patient portal after the visit. These appointments typically last 60-80 minutes.
Do you have physical locations?
No, Meliora Health is a fully virtual practice. We provide high-quality care through telehealth, allowing families to access expert providers from home. This approach offers greater schedule flexibility and shorter wait times.
What is the mission of Meliora Health?
Our mission is to provide personalized developmental and behavioral care to children from 16 months to 21 years old. We are dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential and live happily with as much independence as possible. Learn more about who we are here.
How does a virtual assessment differ from an in-person assessment for Autism and ADHD? Is virtual care accurate?
At Meliora Health, our virtual assessments for autism and ADHD are as accurate as in-person evaluations. The only difference is the convenience of doing it from home. Our team has years of experience diagnosing and treating autism and ADHD both in person and through telehealth.
Studies show no difference in diagnostic accuracy between virtual and in-person assessments when done by trained experts. You can trust our team to provide accurate and thorough evaluations, no matter the setting.
Does Meliora conduct diagnostic evaluations for conditions other than ADHD and Autism?
Not at this time. We focus on pediatric care for ADHD and autism.
What languages do you offer services in?
We conduct diagnostic evaluations in both English and Spanish, using our in-house Spanish speaking clinicians and staff. Developmental Pediatrics, social skills and ABA order visits can be conducted in any language, including ASL.
What are the hours of operation?
Meliora Health is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, you can reach out to us anytime! Feel free to contact our offices by phone or email, and we will get back to you as soon as we are back in the office. We are committed to providing timely support for all inquiries about autism diagnosis, ADHD assessments, developmental pediatrics, and pediatric telehealth services.
Do I need a referral from my doctor to schedule an appointment?
No referral is needed to get started. You can contact us today to schedule services.
