My name is Dr. Terry Matteo.  I am passionate about working with children and adults on the Autism Spectrum.  I believe early identification is key because it is in these critical first few years of life that we can make the most impact and change lives.  Helping to support a child's development, increasing a parent's understanding and insight into their child's behavior, and helping to access effective treatments are some of the most important reasons for a thorough diagnostic assessment. And because of my personal experience with autism (having a niece who was diagnosed with autism at two years of age), I am extremely committed to making a difference in the lives of children and adults with autism and their families.  Here is a little more information about my background.

I have over 20 years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorder.  I am a founding member of the Governor of Arizona’s ASD Advisory Committee and have worked at the Children’s Developmental Center at Southwest Human Development and the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC).  In my private practice - I focus on diagnostic assessments for autism in children, adolescents and adults. I was previously the director of the Children’s Developmental Center at Easter Seals/Southwest Human Development and worked with Danny Kessler, MD and other developmental specialists on a multidisciplinary diagnostic team for several years.  I have been a licensed psychologist for over 20 years and have specialized in developmental and psychological assessments of children and adults.

Here’s what my peers are saying about my work: Jeanette Manley, Program Manager Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation at Southwest Human Development, September 16, 2013: “Dr. Matteo is one of the few clinicians in the Phoenix area with years of experience working with very young children in the early detection and screening of autism spectrum disorders. His knowledge base and approach to evaluation is based on solid theoretical foundations and current, state of the art research. Dr. Matteo is relationship-based and responsive to parents' needs and concerns. His rapport with young children is second to none. I highly recommend Dr. Matteo's services for families seeking a thorough, informative, and sensitive approach to the evaluation of their child for autism spectrum disorder.”