UC San Diego Autism Center of Excellence
University research centre offering free developmental evaluations for toddlers aged 12 to 36 months through its early-detection studies.
The practical details
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What this is, in plain language
A university research programme offering free comprehensive developmental evaluations for toddlers by a PhD-level clinical psychologist, repeated periodically, as part of ongoing autism research including eye-gaze tracking, brain imaging and genetics studies.
Getting started
Parents can enrol their child in a study through the website; pediatricians who identify babies who might be autistic can also get in touch directly to refer families.
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What they say about themselves
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- Offers free comprehensive developmental evaluations by a PhD-level clinical psychologist for toddlers aged 12 to 36 months as part of its research studies, repeated every 6 to 12 months.
- After testing, the psychologist reviews results with parents and writes a report so families can track their child's development.
- Its Get SET Early model uses universal screening at 12-, 18- and 24-month well-baby check-ups with immediate referral for diagnostic evaluation.
- Is one of 16 sites in the CDC-funded ADDM Network monitoring how many people in the San Diego community are autistic or have other developmental disabilities.
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- Yes:Accepts referrals directly from parents
- No:Publishes its current wait time
- No:Says on its website that it accepts Medicaid
- Yes:Explains what the evaluation includes
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