Resources for Autism Diagnostic Evaluations

Contact: 800-434-8923

Website: https://www.abskids.com/

Services: Provides comprehensive psychological assessments for Autism spectrum disorder, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Anxiety disorders, Depressive disorders, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), & Learning disabilities. Tele-assessments for younger children available. ABA services offered (comprehensive track for ages 2-4 to help them prepare for mainstream classroom and focus-care track for school aged kids for after school); both in-center and in-home services available, determined by family’s need. For children 2 years old and above.

Insurance:

• Most private insurance (Blue Cross PPO, United Healthcare PPO)

• IEHP

• Molina

• Molina Healthnet

• Community Health Group

• Promise

• Do NOT accept TriCare or Kaiser

Location:

• Wildomar/Temecula

• San Diego

• Rancho Cucamonga

• Ventura

• Possible new locations coming up in Chula Vista, Hemet, Riverside locations

Contact: 855-223-7123

Website: Our Services | ACES (acesaba.com)

Services: Early Intervention before age 5, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, mental health therapy, Learning Center, After School, home-based therapy, school support services.

Insurance: Client Information Form  · Patient Portal (powerappsportals.com)

Location:

• Chula Vista

• Carlsbad

• Corona

• Concord

• Escondido

• El Cajon

• Irvine

• Modesto

• Murrieta

• Otay Ranch

• Riverside

• Rancho Bernardo

• San Diego

Contact: 951-221-4673

Website: https://www.disorders.org/therapist/dr-ric-addison/

Services: Provides psychological, school neuropsychological and educational evaluations and diagnoses psychological disorders related to learning. Dr. Addison performs Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) for various school districts.

Insurance: Does not accept insurance – cash pay

Location: 25096 Jefferson Ave Ste B-137 Murrieta, CA 92562

Contact: 858-693-3113

Website: https://anhsocal.com/pediatric-evaluations/

Services: We evaluate infants, children, and adolescents who are experiencing a variety of challenges in school or at home. Our pediatric team has extensive experience helping children and families who may be struggling with a variety of conditions/complications such as: Epilepsy/Seizures, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Concussion/Brain Injury.

Location: 9968 Hibert Street Suite 105 San Diego, CA 92131

Contact: 619-356-0358

Website: AIM Behavior Services | ABA Therapy | San Diego

Services: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Social Skills, Guardian and Sibling Support, School Supports

Insurance:

• Aetna

• Anthem Blue Cross (Medi-Cal)

• Beacon Health Options

• Blue Shield of California

• Blue Shield - Federal Employee Program

• Carelon

• Community Health Group (Medi-Cal)

• CIGNA / Evernorth

• Humana

• Kaiser SoCal Medicare Advantage

• Magellan

• Molina

• Optum Healthcare

• Prime Healthcare

• Scripps Health Plan

• Tricare

• United Healthcare

Location:

• 2513 Windward Way, Chula Vista, Ca. 91914

• 3604 Ocean Ranch Blvd., Oceanside, Ca. 92056

Contact: 858-715-0678

Contact: Corona (951) 523-0221 or San Diego (858) 272-2662

Website: http://autismconsultants.com/autism-services-san-diego/

Services: Diagnostic evaluations, Functional Behavior Assessments, One-one-One ABA Therapy, School shadowing, Parent education and training, Social skills groups, and Vocational Training

Insurance:

• Aetna

• Anthem

• Blue Cross

• Blue Shield

• MHN

• Molina

• Tricare

Location:

• Corona: 1101 California Suite 204 Corona, Ca 92881

• San Diego: 5075 Shoreham Place Suite 115 San Diego, Ca, 92122

Contact: 866-219-8595

Website: Virtual Autism Diagnostic Evaluations for Kids | As You Are

Services: Physicians are specially trained to conduct evaluations for autism virtually using an evidence-based approach and assessments. Their evaluation process can be completed in just three individual virtual video appointments, including a clinical interview (discussion with the physician), standardized behavioral observation and results visit. *Depending on the needs of the child, additional appointments may be required.

Insurance: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid, TRICARE, United Healthcare. Don’t see your health insurance provider listed? Don’t get discouraged!  As You Are support team will review a child’s insurance benefits with their parent or guardian before the first appointment. To get started families can contact their support team at 866-219-8595.

Location: Virtual

Contact: 858-569-0056 or 619-269-6057

Website: http://www.aefct.com

Services: Assessments, Individualized ABA Programs, School Shadow Services, BCBA Supervision

Insurance:

• Aetna

• Magellan (a subsidiary of Blue Shield of California)

• MHN

• Healthnet

• United Healthcare

• Medi-Cal

• Molina

• TriCare (West Region only)

Location: San Diego

Contact: 855-295-3276 ext. 276 or  818-241-6780 ext. 593

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.autismlearningpartners.com

Services: Diagnostic evaluations for children under 5, telehealth ABA services, comprehensive ABA therapy, focused ABA therapy, social skills program, parent training, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.

Insurance:

• Aetna

• Anthem Blue Cross

• Blue Shield

• Beacon

• CalOptima

• Cigna

• IEHP

• HealthNet

• Molina HealthCare

• Magellan

Location: Murrieta, San Diego and other locations throughout Southern California

Contact: 619-888-6699

Website: https://www.drmelissabarker.com/

Services: Developmental and diagnostic evaluations for young children with autism spectrum disorders, social/communication difficulties, behavioral concerns, and attention difficulties. Also conducts the Outcome Assessments that are needed routinely by TriCare's Autism Demonstration Project for children who are already receiving ABA. Conducts in-home assessments for children 6 years and younger, specializing in 18 months to 4 years.

Insurance:

• Tricare/TriWest

• Superbill provided for out-of-network insurances

Location: San Diego and Temecula

Contact: 888-922-2843

Website: Behavior Frontiers — Applied Behavior Analysis ABA Treatment for autism

Services: Center-Based ABA, School-Based ABA, Community-Based ABA, In-home ABA.

Diagnostic Services for Autism, Early Intervention Programs (0-3 years), Comprehensive Programs (3-8 years), Focused Programs (8-25 years), Parent Consult Programs.

In many cases, there is NO COST to the family for the assessment. Call to see if you qualify.

Insurance:

• Temecula/Murrieta Insurances

• Riverside Insurances

• San Diego Insurances

• North County San Diego Insurances

Location: Find a Location Near You — Behavior Frontiers

Contact: 858-673-5300

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kathie-sweeten-san-diego-ca/255713

Services: Outpatient therapy and psychological testing – Dr. Sweeten has training in the use of ADOS-2.    

Insurance:

• Aetna

• Anthem Blue Cross

• Cigna

• Tricare

Location: 11770 Bernardo Plaza Ct. #104 San Diego, CA 92128

Contact: 951-719-3738 and/or [email protected]

Website: Big Springs Educational Therapy Center & School

Services: Big Springs offers a Psycho-Educational Assessment that allows us to diagnose learning disabilities and develop appropriate recommendations for remediation, strategies, and techniques to improve the client's academic success.

Big Springs Educational Therapy Center provides one-on-one remedial sessions for children in several areas:

Educational Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
Language Enrichment
Writing/Written Expression
Dysgraphia

Insurance:

• ABA Services: Anthem, Molina and Magellan

• Psycho-Educational Assessment: Out-of-Pocket ($1,500)

Location: 41769 Enterprise Circle N. Suite 101, Temecula, CA 92590

Contact: 760-503-4703

Website: Bold Health

Services: Dr. Theodore Germanos provides expert autism evaluations
using the gold-standard ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) method.

Insurance: Cigna and superbill for out of network benefits

Location: 561 Saxony Place, Suite 101 Encinitas, CA 92024

Contact: 888-880-9270

Website: In-home, family-centered ABA therapy | Butterfly Effects

Services: In-home ABA, School-based ABA, Center-based ABA

Insurance:

• Aetna

• Anthem

• Beacon

• Blue Shield California

• Cigna

• ComPsych

• Humana

• Magellan Health

• MHN

• CalOptima

• Tricare

• United Healthcare

Location: Where Do You Need ABA Therapy | Butterfly Effects

Contact:

• Molly Fay

  • Regional Director for San Diego County

  • 760-815-9536

• Anbir Bobolts

  • Inland Empire Regional Director

  • 760-815-7772

Website: Home - Coyne & Associates (coyneandassociates.com)

Services: Early Start Program (12–36 months) funded through California Regional Centers.  

Home-based behavioral services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or related developmental disorders who are 3 to 12 years old.

Insurance:

• Blue Shield (Magellan)

• United Behavioral Health (Optum)

• Anthem Blue Cross

• Aetna

• Kaiser (Easter Seals)

• Medi-Cal Programs

• Kaiser-Easter Seals

• Molina Healthcare (San Diego & Inland Empire regions)

• Care 1st (San Diego region)

Location: Where Do You Need ABA Therapy | Butterfly Effects

Contact: 858-263-4226

Website: www.drboscan.com

Services: Assessment, Consultation and Evaluation; Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis; Personalized & Interpersonal Treatment Plans

Insurance: Tricare and out-of-pocket

Location: 7590 Fay Ave Suite 401 La Jolla CA 92037

Contact: 855-772-8847

Website: https://www.centriahealthcare.com/

Services: ABA Service, Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI), In-Home Therapy, Center-Based Therapy, Developmental Screening Test.

Insurance: Representatives can assist with explanation of insurance benefits for processed claims. Contact (248) 436-4592

Location: https://www.centriahealthcare.com/autism/where-we-serve

Contact: 619-314-8833 and/or [email protected]

Website: Child Psych San Diego

Services: In-person and remote psychological and neurodevelopmental assessments for the evaluation of ADHD, emotional and behavioral concerns, and autism spectrum disorders.

Insurance: All psychological services offered at Child Psych San Diego are self-pay. They can provide superbills for out-of-network benefits.

Location: 4036 3rd Ave., San Diego, CA 92103

Contact: 951-813-4034

Website: https://cac.co

Services: Diagnostic and ABA services up to age 6. Evaluations are only completed in Temecula and San Diego clinics.  

Insurance:

• For Diagnostic Evaluations:  Aetna, CHG, IEHP, Molina, Magellan, Optum, Sharp and Tricare

• For ABA Therapy: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, CHG, IEHP, Optum, Sharp

Location:

• Temecula: 26720 Ynez Ct. Temecula, CA 92591

• Oceanside: 3355 Mission Ave, Ste. 221 Oceanside, CA 92058

• Riverside 3600 Lime St., Ste. 612 Riverside, CA 92501

• San Diego 3655 Ruffin Road, Ste. 100 San Diego, CA 92123

Contact: 619-640-3266

Website: https://www.kickstartsd.org/cornersote-program

Services: Cornerstone Mental Health Clinics are designed to meet the mental health needs of children ages 5-17 who are Medi-cal eligible or without insurance in San Diego County, by providing individual family group and psychiatric services at the client’s school home or clinic. Services offered include: Family-Centered Mental Health Services, Evaluation & Assessment Services, Psychiatric Evaluation, School-Based Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Individual Family and Group Therapy, Parent Instruction and Support, Behavioral & Play Orientation Therapy

Insurance: Medi-Cal only

Location: 6244 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 14 San Diego, CA

Contact: 888-885-5068 or 858-251-7901

Website: https://www.corticacare.com/

Services: We combine medical care with behavioral and developmental therapies to support neurodiverse children more completely, and more successfully. Diagnostic assessments for autism, ADHD, developmental delays and the full range of developmental differences. Other services include: ABA, Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Music Therapy along with counseling services. Pre-K Readiness Early Intervention Program is an intensive group therapy program for children with autism, ages 2 to 6, prepares them for mainstream kindergarten.

Insurance:

• Aetna

• Anthem Blue Cross

• Blue Shield

• Cigna

• HealthNet

• Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

• MultiPlan

• Tufts Health Plan

• UnitedHealthcare

• Medi-Cal plans accepted: Magellan Health, Optum and Beacon Health

Location:

• 5870 El Camino Real, Ste 101, Carlsbad, CA 92008

• 7525 Metropolitan Dr, Ste 302, San Diego, CA 92108

• 7090 Miratech Dr, San Diego, CA 92121

Contact: 619-600-0683 and 951-506-1919

Website: https://familyguidanceandtherapy.com

Services: The Family Guidance and Therapy Center provides Educational / Neuropsychological Evaluations for ADHD, Dyslexia and ASD with co-morbid learning / mental health diagnoses. Providing an evaluation for your child can give them access to tools that will help them succeed in life, identify their individual strengths and weaknesses and help them feel like they are not alone.

Location: San Diego, Temecula

Contact: 619-797-1090 or 858-444-8823

Website: https://www.fredfinch.org/cares

Services: Fred Finch CARES provides comprehensive supportive services for children with autism, neurodevelopmental disorders, mental health concerns, and histories of significant trauma and loss. In addition to autism testing and diagnosis, our programs utilize research-based interventions and best practices, individualized to meet the specific needs of each patient. Also offers: Applied Behavioral Analysis, Psychological and Psychiatric Outpatient Services, School District Training and Services, Early Intervention Services, Social Skills Groups, Parent Education Workshops, Comprehensive Assessment and Stabilization Services

Insurance:

• Medi-Cal

• Molina

• IEHP

• Community Health MHN

• Beacon

• Aetna

• Anthem

• Blue Shield

• Cigna

• First Health

• Magellan

• Optum

Location:

• 8787 Complex Drive, Suite 300 San Diego, CA 92123

• 3845 Spring Drive Spring Valley, CA 91977

Contact: 909-989-4055

Website: https://www.gunnpsych.com/

Services: Comprehensive psychoeducational, neuropsychological, and psychodiagnostic evaluation for autism, ADHD, learning disorder, Autism, post-concussion syndrome, depression, anxiety. Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs). Traditional talk and play therapy also offered.

Services offered in English, Spanish, Farsi and Mandarin

Insurance:

• Anthem Blue Cross

• Magellan

• Blue Shield of California

• Aetna

• MHN

• Kaiser

• Molina

• IEHP

• Healthnet

• Medi-Cal (accepted only with external referral from PCP)

• Out of network PPO insurance plans (need to pay fee and wait for reimbursement from insurance)

Location: 8300 Utica Ave, Suite 245 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Website: https://first5sandiego.org/healthy-development-services/

Services: First 5 San Diego’s Healthy Development Services (HDS) provides no cost developmental checkups for children from birth through 5 years of age, and connects children and families to needed services. First 5 San Diego works with some of the best community agencies in San Diego County to ensure parents and other caregivers have the help they need to promote their children’s developmental and behavioral health.

Location: All throughout San Diego County

Contact: 888-464-4316

Website: https://helpmegrowie.org/

Services: Care coordination targeted to families’ needs. Helps families with children ages 0-5 find and access developmental and behavioral health services as well as community resources based upon social determinants of health needs (e.g., food bank, housing). Developmental screening (ASQ & ASQ:SE), SDOH screening, and care coordination.

Location: San Bernardino and Riverside County

Contact: 951-595-4673 (Murrieta) or 858-461-6464 (San Diego)

Website: https://hopeccd.com/

Services: Diagnostic Psychological Evaluations, ABA, Speech, Occupational Therapy, Feeding Therapy, Social Skills Training, Sensory Integration/Processing, Self-Help Skills Training, Parent Training, IEP Support

Insurance:

• Psychological Assessments: IEHP, Tricare

• ABA: IEHP, MHN, Magellan, BCBS, Federal, Anthem, Cigna (Evernorth), Aetna, UHC

• Speech Therapy: IEHP, Alpha Care Medical Group, Vantage Medical Group, Tricare, Anthem BCBS, United Healthcare, Cigna

• Occupational Therapy:  IEHP, Alpha Care Medical Group, Vantage Medical Group, Tricare, Anthem BCBS, United Healthcare

Location:

• 41760 Ivy Street #101 Murrieta, CA 92565

• 3620 Third Ave San Diego, CA 92103

Contact: 858-205-9809

Website: IEAACE

Services: At IMI, we provide psychological services for individuals with learning differences and psychological health concerns. Services are open to youth, teens, young adults and adults, in a setting where caregivers and families are involved. Diagnostic assessments, therapy, groups, cognitive behavioral intervention for driving, command and control cognitive training.    

Insurance: Many insurance plans are accepted – call to confirm

Location: 6336 Greenwich Dr, Suite G San Diego, CA 92122

Contact: 858-205-9809

Website: https://intricatemindinstitute.com/

Services: At IMI, we provide psychological services for individuals with learning differences and psychological health concerns. Services are open to youth, teens, young adults and adults, in a setting where caregivers and families are involved. Diagnostic assessments, therapy, groups, cognitive behavioral intervention for driving, command and control cognitive training.    

Insurance: Many insurance plans are accepted – call to confirm

Location: 6336 Greenwich Dr, Suite G San Diego, CA 92122

Contact: 619-981-4581

Website: http://www.kids-in-harmony.com

Services: Licensed Educational Psychologist. At Kids in Harmony, we specialize in the identification, assessment, and diagnosis of Learning Disabilities, Autism, ADHD, and other child and adolescent disabilities that impact how children learn and develop and help to identify social-emotional and behavioral factors that may be hidden beneath the surface. Using a strengths-based and holistic approach, we provide counseling, parent coaching, and behavioral intervention in order to directly support their child’s growing social-emotional and behavioral development using a holistic and strengths-based approach.

Insurance: Out of pocket - An itemized superbill will be provided for clients’ submission to insurance companies for possible reimbursement.

Location: 12702 Via Cortina, Suite 201 Del Mar CA 92014

Contact: 888-683-3860

Website: https://www.kmgpsychiatry.com/

Services: KMG offers evaluations for autism in addition to other mental health disorders including childhood developmental disorders.  

Insurance:

• MediCal

• Aetna

• Blue Cross

• Blue Sheild

• Cigna

• Tricare

Location:

• 6496 Weathers Place, Suite 100 and 110, San Diego, CA 92121

• 765 3rd Avenue, Suite 100, Chula Vista, CA 91910

• 1968 Via Center, Suite B, Vista, CA 92081

Contact: 951-684-2627

Services: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist offering autism assessments for children age 5-17 years old.

Insurance:

• IEHP

• Cigna

• Aetna

• Blue Cross

• HealthNet

• Optum

• United Healthcare

Location: 6529 Riverside Ave Suite 133 Riverside, CA 92506

Contact: 858-472-4590

Website: https://www.drjenniferlowry.com/

Services: As a specialist in child and adolescent psychiatry, I commonly treat the following problems/disorders: Autism spectrum disorders, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Learning problems, Developmental delays, Depression, Anxiety/fearfulness, Oppositional/defiant behaviors, Insomnia, Anger/aggression, Difficulty forming friendships, and Emotion regulation and self harm.

Location: 10620 Treena St, Suite 230 San Diego, CA 92131

Contact: San Diego (619) 299-9350 Temecula (951) 694-0100

Website: Maxim Healthcare | Home Healthcare Services

Services: Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy uses a flexible, empathy-based approach consisting of psychological, educational and developmental techniques specifically tailored to the needs of the child.

Insurance:

• Anthem Blue Cross of CA

• Blue Shield of CA

• California Children’s Services

• California Plus Care Network

• California Regional Centers (varies by locale)

• CalOptima

• Century Pacific

• CHOC (Southern CA)

• CPMG (CA only)

• Pacific Health Alliance

• PacifiCare of CA

• PrimeCare Medical Network

• Rady Children’s Hospital (Southern CA)

• SCAN Health Plan (LA Inland Empire, Ventura Counties)

• Secure Horizons

• SCIF (State Compensation Insurance Fund of CA)

• First Choice Health

• Go 2 Medical

• Health Net of CA

• Kaiser Permanente

• Medi-Cal (EPSDT and NF/AH Waiver)

• Medicare (varies per office)

• United Healthcare Community and State

• Veteran’s Administration

• Workers Compensation

• Medi-Cal Managed Care including but not limited to:

  • Aetna Better Health of CA

  • Alameda Alliance for Health

  • Anthem Blue Cross

  • Blue Shield of CA Promise Health Plan (formerly Care1st)

  • CA Health and WellnessCentene

  • CalOptima

  • CalViva Health

  • CenCal

  • Central CA Alliance for Health

  • Community Health Group

  • Contra Costa Health Plan

  • Gold Coast Health Plan

  • Health Net

  • Health Plan of San Mateo

  • Inland Empire Health Plan

  • Kaiser

  • LA Care

  • Molina Healthcare of CA

  • Partnership Health Plan of CA

Contact: 951-775-4057

Website: https://drtanyamesirow.com/

Services: Dr. Mesirow is a licensed clinical psychologist in Temecula specializing in psychological and neuropsychological evaluations in children, adolescents and adults demonstrating a variety of neurological issues including learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders. Ages 5 years old and above.

Insurance:

• PPO

• Cash pay

• Superbill provided for out-of-network insurances

Location: 28991 Old Town Front St. STE #102 Temecula, CA 92590

Contact: 858-333-2027

Services: At MindWise Psychological Services, we provide careful and thorough evaluation for autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. Each evaluation is conducted by a qualified and licensed clinical psychologist using the most current testing measures. We are currently evaluating clients of all ages.

Location: 3645 Ruffin Rd, Suite 300 San Diego, CA 92123

Contact: 858-215-3554 [email protected]

Website: https://www.nandntherapy.com/

Services: Nature and Nurture has an extensive training working with children, adolescents, young adults and parent guidance in treating Neurodevelopmental Disorders, such as ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
Parent Guidance
Group Therapy
Psychological Testing/Evaluations

Insurance: Nature and Nurture are not in-network with any insurance plans, but will provide you with a Superbill every month to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement if you have out-of-network benefits.

Location: 169 Saxony Road, Suite 114 Encinitas, CA 92024

Contact: 909-553-0547

Website: https://mentaltherapy.io/psychologist/dr-charity-ann-plaxton-hennings-psyd-san-bernardino/

Services: Comprehensive evaluations for autism, learning disabilities, ADHD, and executive function disorders. Two visits required - one for developmental history and one for the evaluation, ages 2-18 years old.

Insurance: Does not accept insurance – averages $3,500-$4,000

Location: 1881 Business Center Dr, Suite 11, San Bernardino CA

Contact: 951-396-5701

Website: www.pinnaclecounselingca.com

Services: Specializing in psychological testing (neuropsychological testing, academic testing, therapeutic assessments, autism evaluations, vocational assessments, employment evaluations) and treatment of anxiety, trauma, OCD and depression. Services available for children, adolescents and adults. They provide an array of therapeutic services targeting anxiety including exposure therapy, selective mutism telehealth groups, and other selective mutism treatments.

Insurance: Out of pocket - An itemized superbill will be provided for clients’ submission to insurance companies for possible reimbursement.

Location: Murrieta (main location) and San Diego

Contact: 833-587-1784

Website: A New Model of Care in Autism | Positive Development

Services: Developmental Care Core Program includes a thoughtfully matched 1:1 Developmental Paraprofessional conducting sessions in the home, as well as Parent Support services with a licensed clinician. Every family is a part of our Core Program (usually six hours per week), Occupational therapy, Autism Diagnostic Assessments.

Insurance:

• Aetna

• Anthem Blue Cross of California

• Blue Shield of California

• Magellan

• Optum / United Healthcare

• San Diego Regional Center

Location: San Diego and Surrounding areas

Contact: 858-966-5817

Website: https://www.rchsd.org/programs-services/developmental-evaluation-clinic/

Services: DEC offers developmental evaluation and referral services for infants and preschoolers as well as neuropsychological evaluations. Patients younger than 6 years old are eligible for assessment.

Insurance:

• Private insurance and PPO

• Molina, IEHP and straight Medi-Cal (only for children younger than 6 years old)

Location: San Diego, Chula Vista, Oceanside, Torrey Hills, Murrieta

Contact: 858-966-7453

Website: https://www.rchsd.org/programs-services/autism-discovery-institute/

Services:

• ADI Diagnostic and Treatment Center offers the full range of services including diagnostic evaluation, behavioral intervention, social skills groups, parent training.

• PEERS (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) - a 16 week program.

• PC-DBT (Parent Child Developmental & Behavioral Therapy)

• Project ImPACT (Improving Parents as Communication Teachers)

Insurance:

• Commercial Self Pay

• IEHP (only for children under 6 years old)

Location:

• 3685 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, CA 92123

• 25170 Hancock Ave. Murrieta, CA 92562

• 11752 El Camino Real, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92130

Regional Center – San Diego and Riverside

Website: https://www.sdrc.org or https://www.inlandrc.org

Location: San Diego and Riverside

Contact: 858-914-1347

Website: https://www.sdbrainworks.com/

Services: Specializes in comprehensive psychoeducational, neuropsychological, and psychological evaluations, including IEEs and differential diagnoses of Specific Learning Disorders, ADHD, Autism, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Mental Health Disorders, and Genetic and Medical Disorders. CBT offered for children 6 years old and above. Currently offering in person and telehealth services. Age for assessments: 30 months up to 17.5 years.

Insurance:

• Tricare

• Cash pay

• Superbill provided for out-of-network insurances

Location:

• 28936 Old Town Front St. Suite 104 Temecula, CA 92590

• 5820 Oberlin Drive Suite 203 San Diego, CA 92121

Contact: 858-277-9550

Website: https://www.centerforchildren.org/our-services/assessment/

Services: Neuropsychological evaluations for children and adolescents.

Insurance: Cash pay. Insurance reimbursement may be available.

Location: 3002 Armstrong Street San Diego, CA 92111

Other facilities in San Marcos, Escondido, Carlsbad, San Diego

Contact: 858-877-5170

Website: https://www.sdtherapygroup.com

Services: San Diego Therapy Group (SDTG) is a private practice that provides specialized and evidence-based therapy as well as psychological evaluation and assessment to children, teens, and adults.

SDTG specializes in services for: Anxiety Disorders, ADD/ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavioral Challenges, Emotional Dysregulation, Executive Functioning Challenges & Social Learning Differences

Insurance:

• Cigna

• MHN

• Tricare

Location: 3760 Convoy Street Suite 118 San Diego, CA 92111

Contact: 858-356-2176

Website: https://www.sdyouthpsychology.com

Services: Dr. Patel, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in psychological testing for autism, ADHD, learning disabilities in addition to positive parenting treatments and she is a Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) certified therapist.

Insurance:

• Aetna

• Blue Shield

• HealthNet

• United Healthcare

• Superbills offered upon request

Location: 7220 Trade Street, Suite 168 San Diego, CA 92121

Contact: 619-594-2603

Website: https://autism.sdsu.edu/

Services: SDSU provides evaluations for toddlers, children, teens and adults who have, or are thought to be at-risk for, an autism spectrum disorder. Depending on the age and referral question, our comprehensive assessments include diagnostic testing, evaluation of intellectual and neurocognitive functioning and developmental evaluation.

Insurance: SDSU does not accept insurance payments

Location: 6363 Alvarado Court, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92120

Contact: 858-534-6912

Website: https://cdn.us.document360.io/a196e2c1-0707-4b9f-8164-e8201c779cd7/Images/Documentation/index(2).html

Services: UCSD ACE’s mission is to discover an early behavioral and biological signature of infants at risk for autism as young as 12 months.

To achieve this state-of-the-art methodology used includes functional brain imaging and structural brain imaging, eye gaze tracking, and detailed genetic tests that map early development in a wide range of babies including those at risk for autism as well as those who are developing normally.

The goal of the program is to help families by establishing reliable biomedical indicators that will translate into rapid identification and early treatment for all children who need it.

Evaluations are performed on children aged 12-36 months

Insurance: No payment or insurance – must participate in research study  

Location: 8110 La Jolla Shores Drive, Suite 201 La Jolla, CA 92037

Contact: (858) 761-7184 Mallory Chapman - Office Manager

Website: https://westneurobehavioral.com

Services: Comprehensive developmental evaluations for toddlers through adulthood.

Insurance:

• Aetna

• TriCare, and

• Out-of-pocket ($275/hr)  

Location: 16870 W. Bernardo Dr. Suite 400 San Diego, CA 92127

Contact: 747-224-2090

Website: https://willowbrooksbehavioralhealth.com

Services: Only offers Full psychological evaluation for diagnosis - one time service, no therapy. All zoom services currently.

Insurance:

• Anthem Blue Cross

• IEHP

• MHN (limited)

• Molina  

Location:

• 29995 Technology Drive, Suite 200 Murrieta CA 92563

• 5050 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 150 San Diego CA 92123

Contact: 424-339-0459

Website: https://www.wellpsyche.com

Services: WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work.

Insurance:

• Aetna

• Allegience

• Anthem

• Blue Cross

• BlueCross

• BlueShield

• Cigna

• Evernorth

• First Health

• GEHA

• Health Net

• MHN | Health Net

• Magellan

• Meritain Health

• Scripps

Location: 3111 Camino Del Rio North Suite 400 San Diego, CA 92108

Contact: 858-428-0222 or 858-764-2956 or 858-284-7507

Website: https://www.xcitesteps.com

Services: ABA Therapy (in-home, school-based, community-based), Social Clubs (social skills groups), Family Treatments, Assessments, Job Programs for Teens. Xcite Steps in San Diego offers comprehensive diagnostic developmental evaluations for children and adults. Our diagnostic developmental assessments are conducted by a team of experienced clinicians, including Licensed Clinical Psychologists and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, who specialize in working with children and adults who are affected by developmental, intellectual, and emotional disabilities.

Insurance:

• TriCare

• United Health Care

• Magella

• Anthem Blue Cross

• United Behavioral Health

• Regional Center

• Aetna

Location:

• Murrieta

• Lake Elsinore

• Menifee

• Fallbrook

• Del Mar