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Autism Diagnosis in Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth families have something many Texas cities don't: a major evaluation hub in their own backyard. Cook Children's Child Study Center anchors autism diagnosis for the region — the trick is navigating its intake process, deciding whether a private evaluation gets you there faster, and using the waiting time well.

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Cook Children's Child Study Center

Hospital-based evaluation hub

The region's center for developmental pediatrics, psychological testing, and autism evaluation, serving children roughly 18 months to 16 years.

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PediaPlex — Fort Worth

Multidisciplinary clinic

Offers autism testing alongside ABA, speech, and occupational therapy in one location.

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Children's Health / UT Southwestern

Academic center (Dallas)

The Dallas side's major academic autism care center — within metroplex driving distance if its wait is shorter.

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Texas Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)

State early-intervention program

Free developmental evaluation for children under three — parents can self-refer, and services start without a diagnosis.

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