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Getting an Autism Diagnosis in Seattle, Washington

Seattle has the deepest autism diagnostic capacity in the Northwest — and some of its longest queues. This guide covers where evaluations happen, how the Centers of Excellence model works for Apple Health families, realistic wait times, and what to do while you wait.

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Seattle Children's Autism Center

Hospital · multidisciplinary

One of the largest clinical autism programs in the country — evaluation, treatment, and family classes for the Puget Sound region.

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UW Autism Center

University clinic · children & adults

University of Washington center providing diagnostic evaluations for children and adults, therapy, and research participation opportunities.

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UW Child Development Clinic

Center of Excellence

Developmental assessment and autism diagnostic clinic — a Center of Excellence — located at the south end of the UW campus.

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Seattle Children's Neurodevelopmental Program

Hospital · complex needs

Comprehensive medical evaluation and coordinated care for children birth to 21 with complex neurodevelopmental disabilities.

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