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Getting an Autism Diagnosis in Bakersfield, California

Where to get an autism evaluation in Bakersfield, how the Regional Center and Early Start fit in, and how to handle Kern County's real diagnostic bottleneck — a practical guide.

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Kern Regional Center

Regional Center · diagnosis & eligibility

Provides diagnosis and evaluation and is the gateway to publicly funded services, including Early Start for children under three.

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California Spectrum Services - Bakersfield

Private psychological/ASD evaluation

Licensed-psychologist autism evaluations for children through adults, to inform diagnosis, IEPs, and treatment.

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Kern Autism Network - Resources

Nonprofit info & referral hub

Volunteer nonprofit maintaining local diagnostic and provider referral resources; a useful navigation anchor.

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