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Autism Diagnosis in Modesto, California

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

Getting a diagnosis in the Valley can take patience. But there are several real pathways, and you don't always need a medical diagnosis to start help.

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Valley Mountain Regional Center

Regional Center · eligibility & Early Start

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

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Valley Children's — Kireker Center for Child Development

Hospital developmental evaluation

Multidisciplinary developmental and autism evaluation, including an expedited autism diagnostic clinic.

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Valley Children's — Pelandale Specialty Care Center (Modesto)

Pediatric specialty outpatient

Valley Children's outpatient specialty site in Modesto, closer to home for Stanislaus County families.

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