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Find information, organizations, and support that fit your needs. Public health agencies, clinical centers, advocacy organizations, and research studies have different roles.

Based on CDC.gov · All sources

Under 3Contact your state’s early intervention program — no diagnosis needed to ask for an evaluationCDC
Age 3+Call your local public school system to request an evaluationCDC
By stateParent centers in every state help with disability and education questionsCenter for Parent Information and Resources

National resources

Public healthCDC — Centers for Disease Control and PreventionFederal public health information about autism, screening, developmental concerns, and data. Not a diagnostic clinic.Visit official resource Public healthCDC: Screening and diagnosisUnderstand screening and the diagnostic process.Visit official resource Public healthCDC: Developmental concernsGuidance on discussing concerns and requesting developmental or school-system evaluations.Visit official resource By stateCDC: Early intervention by stateState and territory contacts for early intervention. Families may request evaluation without waiting for a medical diagnosis; eligibility and costs vary.Visit official resource Families & schoolsCenter for Parent Information and ResourcesFind state Parent Training and Information Centers and Community Parent Resource Centers for disability and education information.Visit official resource Research & informationNIH / NICHDNational autism information and a directory of research, professional, and family resources.Visit official resource Clinical informationMayo Clinic: Autism informationClinical educational information about symptoms and causes.Visit official resource Clinical informationMayo Clinic: Diagnosis and treatmentInformation about assessment and individualized care.Visit official resource Clinical careMayo Clinic: Clinical autism careClinical care information describing child and teen services. Confirm location, age eligibility, referrals, insurance, and availability directly.Visit official resource CommunityAutism Society of AmericaNational autism organization with community support and state/local affiliate connections.Visit official resource Autistic-ledAutistic Self Advocacy NetworkAutistic-led disability rights and self-advocacy organization.Visit official resource Federal programsHRSA Autism ProgramsFederal autism-related workforce training, research, and service-access program information.Visit official resource Research coordinationIACCFederal autism research coordination and resource information.Visit official resource Screening toolOfficial M-CHAT-R/FOfficial screening tool information, instructions, scoring guidance, and translations. Screening is not diagnosis.Visit official resource ResearchSPARKLong-term autism research study and participation information; not a diagnostic clinic.Visit official resource

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Choose your state to see its official programs and organizations — early intervention, your parent center, school evaluation, the developmental disabilities agency, Medicaid and waivers, hospitals, adult and employment services, and disability rights.

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Organizations listed here are independent. A listing or link does not imply affiliation, endorsement, guaranteed eligibility, or service availability.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The original information is available free at CDC.gov. Use of CDC material does not imply endorsement of Autism Family, its services, or products by CDC, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Links checked: November 3, 2026. Photo is a placeholder.

This website provides general educational information. It does not diagnose autism or replace individualized medical, developmental, psychological, or educational advice. Screening is not diagnosis.

External listings do not imply affiliation, endorsement, or guaranteed services. Eligibility, availability, costs, and insurance coverage may change. Research summaries reflect evidence available at the time of review.