Getting an autism diagnosis in Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor's standout resource is the U-M Autism and Communication Disorders Center (UMACC), part of the University of Michigan and a nationally recognized center for autism diagnosis and clinical services. It is an excellent option — but demand is high, so waits can be long, and it is wise to pursue it alongside other routes rather than counting on it exclusively. Independent licensed psychologists and neuropsychologists across Washtenaw County also conduct evaluations, sometimes with shorter waits or more scheduling flexibility.

For children on Medicaid, there is a distinct route: Washtenaw County Community Mental Health (WCCMH), the county's CMH within the CMHPSM region, can arrange autism-specific diagnostic evaluations as part of the Medicaid Autism Benefit. A diagnosis obtained this way flows into the same system that funds ABA, which can smooth the transition to treatment. Reach the Health Services Access line at (734) 544-3050 or (800) 440-7548. And for very young children, Early On Michigan can begin support with no diagnosis at all — more below.