Programs for Autism Diagnostic Evaluations
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ABS Kids of California
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
ACES
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
Dr. Ric Addison - Southern California Psycho-Educational Services
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
DeleteAdvanced Neurobehavioral Health of Southern California – Dr. Rob Gray PhD ABPP
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
DeleteAIM Behavior Services
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:
DeleteAutism Consultants
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
As You Are – Virtual Autism Diagnostic Evaluations for Kids
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
DeleteAEFCT Autism Experts Empowering Families & Children Together
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
DeleteAutism Learning Partners
Contact: 855-295-3276 ext. 276 or 818-241-6780 ext. 593
Email: intake@autismlearningpartners.com
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
DeleteDr. Melissa Barker
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
DeleteBehavior Frontiers
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
DeleteBehavior Therapy and Psychology – Dr. Kathie Sweeten
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
DeleteBig Springs Educational Therapy Center & School
Contact: 951-719-3738 and/or jessicak@bigspringsedtherapycenter.org
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
DeleteBold Health
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
DeleteButterfly Effects
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
DeleteCoyne & Associates
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
DeleteDeisy Cristina Boscan, PhD
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
DeleteCentria Autism
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
DeleteChild Psych San Diego
Contact: 619-314-8833 and/or info@childpsychsandiego.com
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
DeleteComprehensive Autism Center (CAC)
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
Cornerstone Mental Health Clinic
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
DeleteCortica
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
Family Guidance and Therapy Center
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
DeleteFred Finch Youth & Family Services: Center for Autism Research Evaluation and Service (CARES)
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
Gunn Psychological Services
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 MandarinInsurance:
- 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
DeleteHealthy Development Services – San Diego
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
DeleteHelp Me Grow Inland Empire
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
DeleteHope Comprehensive Center for Development
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
Inland Empire Autism Assessment Center of Excellence
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
DeleteIntricate Mind Institute - Mary Baker-Ericzén, PhD
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
DeleteKids In Harmony - Christine Wyeth, MA, ABSNP
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
DeleteKMG Psychiatry
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
Dr. Kotomori with Quality Life Group
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
DeleteDr. Jennifer Lowry – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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
DeleteMaxim Healthcare Services
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
Dr. Tanya Mesirow
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
DeleteMindwise Psychological Services, Inc
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
DeleteNature and Nurture
Contact: 858-215-3554 admin@nandntherapy.com
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
DeleteDr. Charity Plaxton-Hennings Psy.D MPH
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
DeletePinnacle Counseling and Testing Services
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
DeletePositive Development
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
DeleteRady’s Developmental Evaluation Center (DEC)
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
DeleteRady Children’s Hospital Autism Discovery Institute (ADI)
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
DeleteSan Diego Brain Works
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
San Diego Center for Children
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
DeleteSan Diego Therapy Group – Dr. Macy and Melissa Pinn LMFT
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
DeleteSan Diego Youth Psychology – Dr. Shamin Patel
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
DeleteSDSU Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders
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
DeleteUCSD Autism Center of Excellence
Contact: 858-534-6912
Website: https://neurosciences.ucsd.edu/centers-programs/autism/index.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
DeleteDr. Rada West
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
DeleteWillowbrooks Behavioral Health
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
WellPsyche Medical Group Inc
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
DeleteXcite Steps
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
Last updated: 12/2024