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Getting an Autism Diagnosis in Escondido

Diagnostic waits across San Diego County are real, but North County families have ways to get help moving before a formal diagnosis lands. Here's who does evaluations, and the two parallel tracks — Early Start and school district — that can start support immediately.

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San Diego Regional Center (SDRC)

Regional Center · Early Start

Entry point for Early Start (birth to three) and Lanterman Act eligibility for San Diego and Imperial counties; services available in Spanish.

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Autism Society San Diego

Resource guide · navigation

Countywide resource guide and family support that can help you find diagnostic providers and navigate next steps, including in Spanish.

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