Kern Regional Center
Free diagnosis and assessment, and Early Start for under-3s, across Kern County.
The practical details
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What this is, in plain language
Free diagnosis and assessment for anyone suspected of having a developmental disability, including autism, plus Early Start early intervention for infants and toddlers from birth to three.
Getting started
No doctor's referral is required — anyone can request an assessment directly from the centre. Early Start (under 3) eligibility decisions take up to 45 days; assessments for ages 3 and over can take up to 120 days and may include record reviews and prior testing.
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What they say about themselves
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- One of 21 private non-profit regional centres under contract with the California Department of Developmental Services, serving over 10,000 clients across Kern, Inyo and Mono counties.
- Anyone suspected of having a developmental disability, autism included, is eligible for free diagnosis and assessment.
- Its Early Start programme covers infants and toddlers from birth to 3 with a 25% delay in a developmental area or a diagnosed medical condition with a high probability of developmental delay.
- For ongoing services from age 3, the disability must have begun before age 18 and be substantially disabling; the intake assessment can include record reviews, prior testing and diagnostic evaluations.
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- Yes:Accepts referrals directly from parents
- Yes:Publishes its current wait time
- No:Says on its website that it accepts Medicaid
- Yes:Explains what the evaluation includes
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