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Autism Diagnosis in Naples, Florida

How to get your child evaluated for autism in Naples — the local evaluators, the hospital options in Fort Myers, and the free and low-cost routes through Early Steps and the school district.

Getting a diagnosis can feel like the hardest first step. This page maps the routes available to Collier County families and how to pursue more than one at once.

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NCH Healthcare System – Pediatrics

Pediatric health system

Naples-based pediatric services that can screen for developmental concerns and refer to specialists for autism evaluation.

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Naples Behavioral Pediatric Therapy

Psychologist (autism evaluations)

Naples psychology practice offering comprehensive autism and psychoeducational evaluations, including ADOS-2 testing.

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Lee Health Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics (Golisano Children's Hospital, Fort Myers)

Hospital developmental pediatrics

Developmental-behavioral pediatric evaluation and autism navigator in Fort Myers, about 40 minutes north; refers out ADOS and psychoeducational testing.

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CARD-USF

Free navigation & consultation

Free, no-waitlist help understanding your evaluation options and next steps; serves Collier County via its Fort Myers satellite (does not diagnose directly).

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