Center for Autism, Assertiveness & Social Skills (CAASS)

CAASS (Center for Autism, Assertiveness & Social Skills) offers Columbus-area assessment and therapy for clients age 14 and up, with a focus on autism, ADHD, neurodiversity, and related challenges. Services include autism assessments within therapy, counseling, coaching (including remote coaching), and professional speaking or CE; the practice lists multiple insurance and self-pay options on its contact flow.

Families researching help for teens or adults on the spectrum often need providers who go beyond early-childhood ABA. CAASS was founded by Ken Smith, MS, MA, LPCC-S (author of Feelings Wheel 2.0) to combine clinical depth with coaching and real-world social and assertiveness skills. The program highlights assessment embedded in ongoing therapy rather than one-off testing disconnected from treatment.

The site notes preferred contact through its online form, with phone as a secondary option, and describes in-person availability in Columbus, New Albany, and other Ohio locations plus online sessions. Before choosing a provider, review insurance participation and session format on their contact page and confirm the proposed client is age 14 or older, which is their stated clinical focus.