Our Services

Autism Center

Description of Services

The Autism Center serves young children who have or are suspected of having an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or related disorders.

The center is a component of Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC's Child Development Unit. Services available through the Autism Center and the Child Development Unit include:

Assessments

physical exam and comprehensive medical history with an emphasis on function and development
screening tests, lab tests, and diagnostic procedures
family-centered plan of care
consultations with other health care providers, as needed

Referrals

additional medical evaluations may include audiology, neurology, gastroenterology, and genetics
speech and language therapy
physical and occupational therapy
nutritional counseling
early intervention wrap-around services and psychiatric services

Research

Autism Treatment Network
information about other current research studies

Resources

community and advocacy connections
information and reference materials on Autism Spectrum Disorders

Training, Education, and Support

parent training
community education for educators, health care professionals, and other interested individuals
in-service training

Referral Requirements

Referrals are required from primary care physicians or other Children’s Hospital specialty services. Referrals for patients enrolled in managed care insurance plans also may require authorization from the insurance provider. All necessary referral and authorization forms must be received before the patient’s visit. For accurate provider numbers or more information, please call the office number listed.