<strong>An autism diagnosis is the gateway to services in Connecticut, but getting one can take patience.</strong> Whether you are a parent noticing early differences or an adult seeking answers, this page explains where Hartford-area families start, what Connecticut Children''s and CT Birth to Three offer, how insurance works, and how to plan around the waitlists that frustrate almost everyone.
Connecticut Children's runs the Autism Spectrum Assessment Program (ASAP), a joint effort of Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics and Speech-Language Pathology for children from 12 months through adolescence. Evaluation combines direct assessment with parent and professional history.
Visit siteDevelopmental medicine specialists caring for children with autism, ADHD, global developmental delay, intellectual disability, and learning disorders.
Visit siteAutism center within the Institute of Living's child and adolescent services in Hartford.
Visit siteStatewide autism advocacy and family support organization based in Wallingford, part of Clifford Beers Community Care Center since 2023. Maintains resource listings useful for comparing diagnostic providers and waits across Connecticut.
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