Medical Professionals Who Diagnose Adults
Many people believe that getting an official autism diagnosis will mean they will receive help and services. For adults, there are generally fewer services available than for children. In addition, getting a diagnosis often costs a few thousand dollars out of pocket depending on your insurance. Also, a diagnosis does not mean you will get access to all the services out there. For instance, the Regional Center may still deny services despite having a diagnosis, if for instance, you did not receive any services or therapy as a child while in school.
Luckily, there are various support groups (often free or low cost) that do not require an official diagnosis to attend. You may find answers and reassurances to meet other people on the autism spectrum like yourself. Please check the section on support groups to learn more about these groups.
With that said, you may still want an official autism diagnosis. Most insurance providers will cover some services and therapies if you have an official autism diagnosis. Often a psychologist or primary care provider provides a referral to get an autism diagnosis. To learn more about getting diagnosed as an adult, read this helpful article and scroll below to the section on getting diagnosed as an adult: Getting an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis / The Diagnostic Process Another helpful article to read is AASPIRE Toolkit on Getting an Autism Evaluation. Listed below are professionals and organizations that offer diagnostic services.
Local Resources
AB Psych Consulting – Dr. Anthony Benigno Psychologist
https://abpsychconsulting.com/
10165 Foothill Blvd Ste 3, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 244-9593
Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation CDE – ages 2.5 to adults. Accepts: IEHP, BLUE SHIELD, AETNA, Cash Pay.
Dr. Laurie Montes, Phd
290 Maple Court, Suite 112, Ventura, CA 93003-3517
(805) 746-7136
Experienced diagnostician that specializes in diagnosing adults regardless of age.
Autism Heroes
www.myautismheroes.com
420 Brookside Ave, Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 312-3070
Psych Diagnostic evaluation. Offers a number of services including Diagnosis by a medical doctor for children, behavioral feeding therapy, and sexuality training. Cash pay
Desert Care Network Neurology – Dr. Muhammad Salim
https://www.desertcaredocs.com/find-a-doctor/detail/muhammad-salim-1205042579
La Quinta Yucca Valley
(760) 771-6166
Adults and Children Autism and Epilepsy. Accepts a variety of insurances.
Gunn Psychological
www.gunnpsych.com
8300 Utica Ave Unit 245, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 989-4055
Psych Diagnostic evaluation. Evaluations for children 12 months and up. Commercial insurance (each doctor is paneled with different insurance companies)
Dr. Tanya Mesirow- Licensed Clinical Psychologist
https://drtanyamesirow.com
28991 Old Town Front Ste. 102, Temecula CA 92590
(951) 775-4057
Specializes in psychological and neuropsychological assessment with children, adolescents and adults demonstrating a variety of neurological issues including head injuries, dementias, stroke, learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Mesirow also sees adults for individual psychotherapy treatment.
Pinnacle Counseling- Murrieta/San Diego
https://pinnaclectc.com/
41856 Ivy Street Ste 205, Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 396-5701
Offers a Psychological Diagnostic evaluation for ages 2.5 years through adults. Cash pay only.
Quality Life Group – Dr. Kotomori
https://qualitylifegroup.com/
6529 Riverside Ave Ste 133, Riverside, CA
(951) 684 2627
Board certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and General Psychiatry. An expert in the diagnosis and treatment of Psychiatric Disorders and experienced with cultural issues and how they may affect the presentation, course, and treatment of psychiatric conditions.
Renewing Hope Family Counseling Center
https://www.renewinghopeinc.com/
(951) 465-3664
At Renewing Hope Family Counseling Center, Inc., we understand that everyone’s path to wellness looks differently as everyone heals in their own unique way. Psychological Diagnostic Evaluations for adults available as well. We have therapists that are multilingual in several languages. Locations serving Riverside, Yucaipa, Hemet, Lake Elsinore and Murrieta areas. They currently accept IEHP and offer a sliding scale for clients paying cash.
Riverside Psychiatric Med Grp, Dr Antonius “Tony” Brandon
https://www.riversidepsychiatric.net/staff/
5887 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 275-8500
Can perform a psychological diagnostic evaluation for ages 5 years through adults. Accepts many insurances and cash pay.
San Diego Brainworks– Temecula and San Diego
www.sdbrainworks.com
(858) 914-1347
Offers psychological diagnostic evaluations, specializing in Comprehensive Psychoeducational/IEE, Learning Disorder, ADHD & Autism Evaluations, Neuropsychological Assessments, EHRMS Assessments, Psychological Testing, & Therapy. Accepts many insurances and cash pay.
Dr. Ta Tanisha Jones, PsyD
Psychological And Substance Abuse Services, Inc
21250 Box Springs Rd, Suite 203
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
(951) 335-5858
Diagnosis and works on substance issues as well. Takes IEHP.
Dr. Victor Cordova PsyD
9033 Baseline Rd Ste J, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
drvictor@drvictorcordova.com
(909) 922-2442
Diagnosis only – Bilingual (Spanish). Accepts IEHP only.
NeuroSpark Health
https://www.neurosparkhealth.com/
(201)308-3710
NeuroSpark Health provides diagnostic evaluations/assessments for adult autism and ADHD. Our entire team is neurodivergent and passionate about providing neurodiversity-affirming support. We specialize in diagnostic assessments for women, those who are high-masking, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other marginalized groups. We are private pay but can provide a superbill. We serve adults 18 and up. Our services are fully virtual and available across California (and 40+ other states).
Willowbrooks Behavioral Health
5005 Canyon Crest Dr Riverside, CA 92507
(747) 224-2090
Provides psychological screening for ASD for Adults. Also provides mental health 1-1 counseling /family therapy. Accepts Molina, IEHP, Anthem Blue Cross.
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This Resource Guide was developed to provide families and professionals with an opportunity to find resources related to autism in the Inland Empire in one place. All information provided or published by the Autism Society Inland Empire is for information purposes only. Specific treatment, therapy or services should be provided to an individual only at the direction of the individual’s doctor, caregiver, or other qualified professional. References to any treatment or therapy option, program, service, or treatment provider are not an endorsement by the Autism Society. References of treatments, therapies, programs, services, and/or providers are not intended to be comprehensive statements. You should investigate alternatives that may be more appropriate for a specific individual. The Autism Society assumes no responsibility for the use made of any information published or provided. The Autism Society Inland Empire provides information, but it does not constitute medical or legal information. Referrals provided are suggestions to organizations that might help, but do not constitute a recommendation. The Autism Society Inland Empire cannot be held responsible for consequences that arise from individual dealings with a professional or organization. The inclusion of any organization does not imply endorsement, and omission does not imply disapproval. The Autism Society Inland Empire may add or remove organizations from this list at its discretion.
