Complex Care

Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation

Autism Discovery Institute – Rady’s Children’s Hospital
www.rchsd.org/programs-services/autism-discovery-institute
San Diego – (858) 966-7453
Multidisciplinary staff includes: Occupational therapists, Speech-language pathologists, Audiologists, Neurologists, and other medical specialists; Specialists in developmental and behavioral pediatrics; Developmental specialists; and Psychologists. Also provides services and training for professionals working in this field.

Dr. Margaret Bauman
drbaumancaliclinic@gmail.com
Riverside – (840) 236-8026
Dr. Margaret Bauman is an internationally renowned pediatric neurologist, Autism expert, and pioneering researcher whose work has shaped the modern understanding of Autism for more than three decades. A true leader in the field, Dr. Bauman is widely respected for both her groundbreaking scientific contributions and her deep commitment to compassionate, thorough, family‑centered care. Dr. Bauman consults in California for 4 weeks per year. Her evaluations include a records review, observation, examination, assessment using DSM criteria, and standardized assessment tools such as CARS. She is available with scholarship funding and on a private pay basis.

Inland Empire Autism Assessment Center of Excellence
autismassessment4ie.org
San Bernardino and Riverside – (909) 799-3777
Inland Empire Autism Assessment Center of Excellence is an evaluation-only, nonprofit organization that provides the gold standard in Autism and neurodevelopmental evaluations administered through a Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation (CDE) process. A CDE evaluation includes a team of experts in neurology, neuropsychology, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology, resulting in definitive diagnoses, recommendations, and referrals. Locations in San Bernardino and Riverside County. Ages 1- 21 years old. Insurance Accepted: Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), Loma Linda Risk Management, and private pay.

Rady’s Children Health (formerly Children’s Hospital Orange County)
www.choc.org/autism-neurodevelopmental/assessment-diagnosis
Orange – (714) 997-3000
Assessments are offered at the Thompson Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center for children ages 1-6. An assessment is typically done within a one-day visit. If they are diagnosed with ASD, they will coordinate treatment, family educational and support programs, and provide input to help your school create an individualized education plan (IEP). Accepts Medi-Cal for diagnosis.

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