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Getting an Autism Diagnosis in Indianapolis

Getting an autism evaluation in Indianapolis can mean a long wait at a specialty center, but Indiana has built faster paths that many families do not know about. A formal diagnosis usually opens doors to therapies, school supports, and funding, so it is worth understanding your options before you settle into a year-long waitlist. This page walks through where evaluations happen in Indianapolis, how to move faster, and what comes next.

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Riley Children''s Health

Children''s hospital / autism evaluation

Major Indianapolis children''s hospital offering autism evaluation. Specialty-center waits can be long, so ask about current timelines and alternatives.

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Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center (Riley/IU)

Specialty autism center

Autism treatment and evaluation center affiliated with Riley and IU School of Medicine. Confirm current wait times when you call.

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HANDS in Autism

Autism resource and training center

IU-affiliated program offering autism resources, training, and guidance for families navigating diagnosis and services.

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Easterseals Crossroads

Disability services organization

Indianapolis nonprofit providing autism and disability services, evaluations, and family support.

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