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Autism Diagnosis in Anaheim, California

Where to seek an autism evaluation in Anaheim, how California's Regional Center and Early Start pathways work, and how to start services even while you wait — for Orange County families.

Orange County has strong diagnostic capacity, anchored by CHOC. And you don't always need a medical diagnosis to start help.

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CHOC Thompson Autism & Neurodevelopmental Center

Hospital autism center

Multidisciplinary autism assessments, including one-day evaluations for young children, with a neurodiversity-informed approach.

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Regional Center of Orange County

Regional Center · eligibility & Early Start

Conducts eligibility assessments and delivers Early Start for children under three; a key first call for many families.

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