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.
Offers autism assessments for children ages 1-6 at the Thompson Center in Orange. CHOC states an assessment is typically done in a one-day visit, with recommendations discussed the same day.
Visit siteProvides diagnostic evaluations such as the ADOS at its location at 3111 N Tustin St, Orange.
Visit siteA Costa Mesa practice providing autism diagnostic evaluations for children, teens and adults throughout Orange County, using ASD-specific measures, observation, and parent and teacher input.
Visit siteOffers expert evaluation and diagnosis at the Joe C. Wen & Family Center for Advanced Care in Irvine, serving children, adolescents, young adults and families.
Visit siteRCOC's Intake and Assessment Unit determines eligibility for regional center services, with autism among the qualifying conditions, and coordinates Early Start services for children under 3. It is not a diagnostic clinic.
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