Getting an autism evaluation in Augusta is doable locally, but capacity is limited and waits can be long. The Augusta University academic system is the main anchor, with a handful of private practices adding capacity.

You don't always have to wait for a medical diagnosis to start help. For children under three, Babies Can't Wait evaluates based on developmental delay, and school districts can evaluate for educational eligibility separately.

This page explains where to get evaluated in the Augusta area, how long it can take, and the free pathways worth using in parallel.