Getting an autism diagnosis in Grand Rapids

A formal autism diagnosis is the key that unlocks most funded services in Michigan, so for many Grand Rapids families it is the first real hurdle — and often the slowest. This page explains where evaluations happen in West Michigan, how the Medicaid route differs from private, and what to do while you wait.

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Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital – Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Children's hospital developmental-behavioral pediatrics clinic

Neurodevelopmental clinic in Grand Rapids evaluating autism spectrum disorder alongside developmental delays, feeding problems and high-risk infant follow-up. Visits may be with one specialist or a multidisciplinary team. You will likely need a referral from your child's pediatrician, and hospital-based developmental peds waits are typically long.

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Hope Network Center for Autism – Autism Diagnostic Services

Nonprofit autism diagnostic and ABA clinic

Diagnostic evaluations for children as young as 18 months, with ABA and speech therapy available in-house if a diagnosis is confirmed. Being able to move from evaluation to treatment in one organization can shorten the overall wait, but ask them to quote both timelines separately.

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Mary Free Bed Kids Autism Program

Rehabilitation-hospital autism evaluation program

Provides autism diagnosis and evaluation for ages 18 months to 18 years; a diagnosis is required before their ABA program can begin. Call the nearest location to check insurance coverage and current availability, which varies by site.

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