How and where to get an autism evaluation in Philadelphia — from CHOP to private practices to Early Intervention — plus what to expect on wait times and coverage.
Philadelphia has some of the strongest diagnostic capacity in the country, anchored by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. But high demand means real waits, so it helps to understand all your options and to get on more than one list.
This page covers where to seek an evaluation, how the process works at different ages, and how to start services even before a formal diagnosis is in hand.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's autism program evaluates 300-plus new patients a year and follows thousands more across the CHOP network. Team includes physicians, psychologists, and nurse practitioners. Hospital diagnostic waitlists are often long — ask about the current wait when you call.
Visit siteCHOP-based research center focused on autism causes, interventions, and family education. Families joining research studies may receive evaluation reports; CAR is not a walk-in diagnostic clinic, so check what is offered before relying on it for a diagnosis.
Visit siteEvaluates communication and swallowing difficulties, which often form part of a broader developmental workup. ASHA-certified speech-language pathologists.
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