UCSF Benioff — Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Center
University hospital centre for autism and neurodevelopmental conditions, with particular expertise in diagnosing children under 3.
The practical details
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What this is, in plain language
UCSF's Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Center provides diagnostic evaluation and ongoing care for children with autism spectrum disorder and related conditions like ADHD, from a team that includes child psychiatrists, psychologists, a social worker and a speech-language pathologist, with particular expertise in diagnosing children under three.
Getting started
Getting seen requires a referral from your child's doctor via UCSF's universal referral form; call (415) 476-7000 to request an appointment or ask about next steps while the referral is being processed.
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What they say about themselves
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- Offers highly specialised care for autistic children and children with neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD, with particular expertise in diagnosing children under age 3 and continuing care through the school years into adulthood.
- Each child receives a comprehensive evaluation from a team that includes child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists, a clinical social worker and a speech-language pathologist.
- Says its care addresses the needs of the entire family and invites their participation, partnering with caregivers at schools and in local communities.
- Its published referral route runs through a referring provider using UCSF's universal referral form, with families able to call 877-UC-CHILD to schedule the visit while the referral is prepared.
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- Yes:Says on its website that it accepts Medicaid
- No:Explains what the evaluation includes
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