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Children's Hospital New Orleans — The Autism Center

The Autism Center at Children's Hospital New Orleans provides comprehensive evidence-based assessment and support for autistic children aged 18 months to 21, and notes demand can mean a waiting list.

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The practical details

Ages served18 months to 21 years
Current waitThe centre says high demand can mean a waiting list, and suggests contacting more than one location if timing is urgent — no specific wait length published
WhereNew Orleans, Louisiana — 210 State Street, Building 11
Address210 State Street, Building 11, New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone(504) 896-7272
Funding takenMedicaid

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What this is, in plain language

Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for autism ages 18 months to 21 years, conducted by licensed psychologists and a developmental behavioural paediatrician; accepts Medicaid, and a sliding fee scale is available.

Getting started

Call (504) 896-7272 or complete the online new patient form

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What they say about themselves

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  • The Autism Center at Children's Hospital New Orleans provides comprehensive, evidence-based diagnostic evaluations for autistic children aged 18 months to 21 years, provided by licensed psychologists and a developmental behavioural paediatrician.
  • Referrals go through EPIC (LCMC Ambulatory Referral to Pediatric Behavioral Health/Psychiatry/Psychology, department "CHNO ST Autism") or by fax to 504.896.7273, and should include the reason for referral and a provisional diagnosis.
  • The hospital's Billing & Insurance page lists Medicaid/CCNs among the plans it accepts, and says Medicaid recipients are generally not responsible for any portion of the bill; no one is denied access to services due to inability to pay, and a discounted/sliding fee schedule is available based on family size and income.
  • The centre is at 210 State Street, Building 11, New Orleans, reachable at 504.896.7272; it notes that high demand can mean a waiting list, so contacting more than one location is worth considering if timing is urgent.

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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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