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Autism Diagnosis in Denton, Texas

Getting an autism evaluation is usually the first real bottleneck, but Denton has a genuine local asset — a university autism center that assesses children from age 2 — plus major academic centers a short drive away. Here's how to get evaluated in and around Denton, and how to start services before the formal diagnosis even lands.

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UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center

University autism center · evaluations from age 2

University of North Texas center in Denton offering comprehensive autism evaluations starting at age 2, plus ABA and speech. Commercial insurance only.

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Children's Health / UT Southwestern Center for Autism Care

Academic medical center · Dallas (regional)

Dallas-based interdisciplinary center evaluating children birth to 21; strong evaluation depth but requires a physician referral and can have long waits.

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Texas ECI (Early Childhood Intervention)

Birth-to-3 developmental services

Statewide birth-to-3 program; anyone can refer, sliding-scale cost share, and services can start before a formal diagnosis.

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