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Autism Program, Yale Child Study Center

Yale's flagship multidisciplinary autism diagnostic clinic, running two-day evaluations for children.

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The practical details

Ages servedNot stated in the sources we saw — ask when you call
Current waitNo wait time published in the sources we saw — ask when you call
Where350 George Street, New Haven, CT
Address350 George Street, 2nd Floor, New Haven, CT 06510
Phone1-877-YALEMDS (1-877-925-3637)
EmailChildStudyReferrals@yale.edu
Funding takenMedicaid (HUSKY A, B, C, D)MedicareAetna, Anthem/BCBS, Cigna and other major insuranceSliding-scale fee for families without one of the accepted carriers

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What this is, in plain language

Assessment and treatment of autism spectrum disorder for children and families.

Getting started

Call 1-877-YALEMDS or email ChildStudyReferrals@yale.edu. Accepts Medicaid (HUSKY A, B, C, D), Aetna, Anthem/BCBS, Cigna, and Medicare.

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What they say about themselves

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  • The Autism Program at the Yale Child Study Center runs the state's flagship multidisciplinary autism diagnostic clinic, founded by Dr Fred Volkmar and now directed by Dr James McPartland.
  • Evaluations take place over two days of interviews, assessments and examinations, including psychological and speech-language testing plus psychiatric and adaptive-functioning assessment.
  • The evaluation team includes a speech and language pathologist, a child psychologist, and a child and adolescent psychiatrist; parents take part throughout and meet the team afterward to discuss results.
  • Clinical services include evaluations, treatment, and capacity-building consultations for schools and the wider community; the centre is at 350 George Street, 2nd Floor, New Haven.
  • Its site says it accepts Aetna, Anthem/BCBS, Cigna, Magellan, Medicaid (Husky A, B, C and D) and Medicare, with a sliding-scale fee for families without one of these carriers.

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  • Accepts referrals directly from parents
  • Publishes its current wait time
  • Says on its website that it accepts Medicaid
  • Explains what the evaluation includes

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