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Autism Diagnosis in Lincoln, Nebraska

How autism diagnosis works in Lincoln — the local evaluators, when families travel to Omaha, and the free early-intervention route for young children.

Getting an autism evaluation in Lincoln means weighing local options against the state's larger diagnostic hubs an hour away in Omaha. There's usually some waiting either way, so it helps to understand all your routes before you start.

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Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) at UNMC (Omaha)

Academic diagnostic hub

Nebraska's leading diagnostic and developmental center, about an hour from Lincoln in Omaha, where many families travel for comprehensive evaluations.

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Children's Nebraska Autism Diagnostic Clinic (Omaha)

Multidisciplinary diagnostic clinic

A multispecialty team combining Developmental Pediatrics and Behavioral Health for autism evaluations, about an hour from Lincoln.

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Lighthouse Autism Center - Lincoln South

Local evaluations

Offers ADOS-2-based autism evaluations locally, beginning with a virtual parent interview and an in-person assessment.

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Therapy Works of Nebraska

Local diagnostic clinic

Runs a bi-weekly ASD diagnostic clinic with a two-part assessment covering sensory, language, and regulation.

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Williamsburg Behavioral Psychology Services

Local evaluations

Provides neurodevelopmental evaluations including autism for children, adolescents, and adults in Lincoln.

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