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Autism Diagnosis in Sacramento, California

Where to get an autism evaluation in Sacramento, how the waitlists work, and why you don''t have to wait for a diagnosis to start help.

Sacramento is home to the UC Davis MIND Institute — one of the world''s leading autism diagnostic and research centers. That makes the Capital Region unusually well-resourced for diagnosis. This page covers the main evaluation pathways, realistic wait times, and the crucial point that early intervention and school evaluations don''t require a medical diagnosis to begin.

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UC Davis MIND Institute - Massie Family Clinic

Academic diagnostic clinic

World-leading autism research center; comprehensive evidence-based assessments for children birth to 18. Referral through your primary care physician.

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UC Davis MIND Institute - Autism Resources

Diagnosis + navigation

Autism resources and the Family Navigator program, offering no-cost peer support after a diagnosis.

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Alta California Regional Center

Early Start / early intervention

Entry point for California''s free Early Start program for children birth to three — no diagnosis required to begin evaluation.

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WarmLine Family Resource Center

Family navigation

Parent-staffed nonprofit that helps families navigate evaluations, Early Start, and services across the Sacramento region at no cost.

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