Whether you are chasing a first evaluation or a second opinion, Chicago has real diagnostic expertise — and real waitlists. We have written this as a starting point to help you understand the paths to a diagnosis here, what each one offers, and how to keep things moving while you wait.
Diagnostic evaluations across the lifespan — children, teens and adults — at 1645 W. Jackson Blvd, staffed by psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers, with active autism research programs. Appointment-only, and academic autism centers in Chicago commonly carry long evaluation waitlists, so ask where you would land in the queue.
Visit siteMultidisciplinary diagnostic evaluation for autism, developmental delays, ADHD and learning disabilities, based at 225 E. Chicago Ave with additional sites. Note the division does not provide ongoing ABA, speech or OT — it diagnoses and refers, so plan for a second search after the evaluation.
Visit siteScreenings and psychological, speech and assistive-technology evaluations at 1640 W. Roosevelt Rd, part of UIC's Developmental Disabilities Family Clinic and a regional center for The Autism Program of Illinois. The team includes a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and works in English and Spanish; ask about current evaluation wait times.
Visit sitePrivate diagnostic evaluations from the same organization that runs the Chicago ABA centers, marketed on shorter waits than hospital clinics. Because the evaluator and the treatment provider are the same company, ask what the report includes and confirm it will be accepted by your school district and insurer.
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