Autism Diagnostic Clinic

Because early intervention is the key to long term success in patients with autism spectrum disorders, CHKD has established a clinic focused on rapid access to diagnostic evaluations for patients five years old and younger to create and implement a comprehensive treatment approach.

Your Appointment: What to Expect

Prior to the visit we ask that you:

• Bring copies of relevant prior medical, educational or behavioral assessments
• Gather supportive information from your child’s teachers, therapists, friends, and family

At the visit, we will:

• Ask you relevant questions about your child’s birth, medical, and developmental history
• Complete a comprehensive physical and neurological evaluation, including observing your child naturally play and interact
• Make recommendations about further evaluation, which may include:
  • Psychological and/or educational testing
  • MRI scan 
  • Genetic testing
  • Speech and language evaluation
  • Occupational and physical therapy evaluation 
  • Referrals to other needed medical specialties

After the visit, we will:

• Schedule and coordinate appointments for further testing as determined by the clinical team
• Review the results of testing with the multidisciplinary professionals
• Determine the appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan individualized to your child, which we will bring you back in follow up to review.