The Importance Of A Diagnosis
If you suspect your child may have autism it is imperative to get a thorough evaluation by a qualified medical professional. After a diagnosis is obtained, early intervention services need to be sought immediately.
Where To Get A Diagnosis
Davidson County
Vanderbilt Center for Child Development
Monroe Carell J. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
9th Floor
11204 Doctors' Office Tower
2200 Children's Way
Nashville, TN 37232-9003
Phone: 615-936-0264
Fax: 615-936-8064
Email: autismclinic@vanderbilt.edu
TRIAD
Monroe Carell J. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
9th Floor
11204 Doctors' Office Tower
2200 Children's Way
Nashville, TN 37232-9003
Phone: 615-322-7562
Toll Free: 877-273-8862
Email: autismclinic@vanderbilt.edu
Vanderbilt University Medical School
21st Avenue South at Garland Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232
Phone: 615-322-1523
Hamilton County
Chattanooga Autism Center
1000 East 3rd Street, Suite 100
Chattanooga, TN 37405
Phone: 423-622-0500
Fax: 423-622-0564
Email: info@teamcenters.org
Contact: Karen L. Weigle, PhD
Siskin Children's Institute
1101 Carter Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone: 423-648-1757
Knox County
Dr. Janis Neece
305 Westfield Drive
Knoxville, TN 37919
Phone: 865-584-8547
Dr. Erickson & Dr. Murray
5401 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37922
Phone: 865-330-0191
Shelby County
University of Tennessee Boling Center
for Developmental Disabilities
711 Jefferson Avenue
Memphis, TN 38105
Phone: 901-448-6511 or 888 572-2249
Fax: 901-448-7097
Accepts both private insurance and Arkansas medicaid.
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Pediatrics Clinic
711 Jefferson Avenue
Memhis, TN 38105
Phone: 901-448-6511
Diagnostic Assessment and Behavioral Consultation (4 and under)
PSEP (Parent Support and Education Program)
Through the PSEP, autism specialists provide diagnostic assessment and behavioral consultation services for parents of children under 4 years of age who are suspected of hving an autism spectrum disorder. Though the clinic is primarily focused on younger children, there are some limited opportunities for behavioral consultation for children of all ages.
Infant and Toddler Screening Clinic
PSEP-ITS (Autism Parent Support and Education Program
The PSEP-Infant and Toddler Screening Clinic provides information, support, and diagnostic consultation for parents of children under 2 years old. This includes developmental screening for infant siblings of children with autism spectrum disorders.
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