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North Shore Pediatric Therapy — Early Autism Testing Clinic

A three-hour, play-based autism assessment for children four and under, scheduled within about two weeks, serving Waukegan from Lake Bluff.

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The practical details

Ages servedChildren 4 and under (expedited track)
Current waitAssessments for children 4 and under can typically be scheduled within two weeks of first contact
WhereLake Bluff, Illinois (serving Waukegan and the surrounding area)
Address917 Sherwood Dr, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
HoursMonday–Friday 8am–8pm; Saturday 8am–3pm
Funding takenPrivate insurance

What this is, in plain language

Autism diagnostic evaluation for children aged 4 and under using ADOS-2 assessment, completed in a single three-hour appointment.

Getting started

Parents can contact the clinic directly. Assessment includes intake meeting with parents and generates behavioural feedback.

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What they say about themselves

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  • North Shore Pediatric Therapy's Early Autism Testing Clinic offers a three-hour play-based autism assessment for children aged 4 and under, typically scheduled within two weeks.
  • The evaluation uses the ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule), includes an in-depth intake meeting with parents, and provides behavioural feedback from parents and teachers.
  • Covered by major insurance plans including Amita Health, Blue Cross, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, and others. The practice offers complimentary insurance benefits checks.

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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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