New Sacramento Practice Offers Fast Autism Evaluations
The clinic provides assessments for children and young adults with wait times of one to two weeks.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Autism
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Avenir Psychology has opened a new practice in Sacramento to provide evaluations for autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. The clinic is currently accepting patients ranging from toddlers to young adults with an appointment lead time of one to two weeks.
Why it matters
Long wait times for neurodevelopmental evaluations can delay access to school-based support and essential therapies. This new Sacramento practice aims to reduce those barriers by offering assessments with a two-week report delivery turnaround.
Avenir Psychology reports an appointment scheduling timeframe of one to two weeks and a report delivery turnaround of two weeks. Whether these timelines can be maintained as patient volume grows remains unknown.
The players
Dr. Isha Hammad
A clinical psychologist with a PhD in school psychology who completed an internship at UC Davis Health.
Avenir Psychology
A new Sacramento-based practice specializing in neurodevelopmental and learning disability evaluations.
The details
The practice conducts psychological evaluations designed to identify autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. Following the assessment, Dr. Isha Hammad provides families with a feedback session and a formal written report that includes actionable recommendations. The service also encompasses independent educational evaluations to support families navigating the school system.
Timeline
October 26, 2026: The opening of the new practice in Sacramento.
Health Landscape
Accessing timely neurodevelopmental assessments remains a significant challenge within the current clinical landscape. This new practice expands local capacity, providing an alternative to the long wait lists often associated with academic medical centers like the UC Davis MIND Institute.
If you are concerned about your child’s development or need an updated educational evaluation, consider discussing a referral or assessment options with your primary care provider. Families in the area can request a 15-minute consultation to determine if the practice's services align with their specific diagnostic needs.
The takeaway
Securing a timely evaluation is the first step toward accessing specialized support for learning and developmental needs. If you are seeking an assessment, ask your doctor for a list of local specialists and request a timeline for when you might expect results once testing is complete.
Further reading
Learn more about the Autism diagnostic process and current standards for evaluation.
More information
To schedule a consultation, visit the appointment request portal.
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