How and where to get an autism evaluation in Pittsburgh — from UPMC to private practices to Early Intervention — plus what to expect on wait times and coverage.
Pittsburgh has strong diagnostic capacity anchored by UPMC's Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders. 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.
Comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations, primarily for children from about 18 months to age eight. Uses tools such as the ADOS-2 and connects families with local resources. Ask about the current wait when you call.
Visit siteUPMC's autism center, including a child and adolescent outpatient clinic offering assessment and support services across the Pittsburgh region.
Visit sitePittsburgh-area provider offering autism evaluations alongside ABA therapy. Private clinics sometimes have shorter waits than hospital programs — worth comparing.
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