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Getting an Autism Diagnosis in St. Paul

If you suspect autism, you do not have to wait for a formal diagnosis to start getting help. In St. Paul you can pursue an evaluation while also tapping into supports that require no diagnosis at all.

Be ready for a wait: Twin Cities diagnostic clinics often run several months out, sometimes closer to a year. The good news is there are ways to shorten the path and useful things to do in the meantime.

This page covers who does autism assessments in and around St. Paul, what an evaluation involves, and how Minnesota's systems fit together.

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MAC Midwest (Minnesota Autism Center) - Assessments

Diagnostic assessments (Twin Cities metro)

Provides diagnostic assessments, multidisciplinary evaluations and psychological testing for children, adolescents and adults, with autism spectrum disorder listed among its assessment options.

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Fraser - Evaluations and Assessments

Autism diagnostic evaluations (Twin Cities clinics incl. Woodbury and Eagan)

Evaluates individuals of all ages for autism at all of its Twin Cities clinics, with a clinician reviewing results and providing a written report.

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M Health Fairview - Autism and Neurodevelopmental Program

Health-system pediatric autism evaluation (Twin Cities)

Tailors diagnostic evaluations to each child's social, cognitive, communication and behavioral needs, serving children from infancy through adolescence.

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Insights Psychology

Private practice autism evaluations (Woodbury, east metro, or telehealth)

Specializes in autism spectrum evaluations for children and adults, in person at its Woodbury and Bloomington clinics or by telehealth.

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