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Autism Diagnosis in Los Angeles, California

Where to get an autism evaluation in Los Angeles — academic centers, private practices, and California''s Regional Center path — and how the pieces fit together across a very large metro.

Getting an autism evaluation in LA can feel overwhelming simply because there''s so much: nationally recognized academic centers, hundreds of private practices, and a parallel public Regional Center system. This page maps the options and how funding works, so you can pick a route that fits your child and your timeline.

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UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment (CART)

Academic · diagnosis & treatment

Nationally recognized academic autism center at the UCLA Semel Institute in Westwood, offering evaluation and treatment.

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Children's Hospital Los Angeles - Boone Fetter Clinic

Hospital · multidisciplinary diagnosis

Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations from infancy to adolescence with a multidisciplinary team; virtual assessment option available.

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California DDS Regional Center Locator

Directory · Regional Center path

Find which of LA's Regional Centers serves your address to start the Lanterman Act or Early Start eligibility assessment.

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