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Getting an Autism Diagnosis in Tacoma, Washington

An autism evaluation opens the door to therapy coverage, school supports, and understanding. For Tacoma and Pierce County families — including the thousands of military families around JBLM — this guide covers where evaluations happen, how the Centers of Excellence system works, and what to do while you wait.

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Mary Bridge Children's Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics

Hospital · developmental evaluation

The South Sound's developmental evaluation hub, seeing children birth through 18 with suspected autism; primary-care referral required.

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UW Autism Center — Tacoma

University clinic

The University of Washington's Tacoma campus clinic, offering autism diagnostic services plus ABA-based therapy and speech-language services.

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T-Town Pediatrics — Center of Excellence

Pediatric clinic · COE

Tacoma pediatric practice offering autism evaluation through a WA State Center of Excellence program in partnership with Seattle Children's and UW — the route Apple Health families need.

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Caravel Autism Health — Tacoma

Diagnostic & ABA clinic

Provides diagnostic evaluations and treatment for young children on the spectrum from its clinic off I-5 on South Tacoma Way.

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