The Autism Center at the Child Mind Institute is an integrated clinical center and research lab dedicated to supporting toddlers, children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder and related challenges, including social (pragmatic) communication disorder and non-verbal learning disorder (NVLD).

The center specializes in diagnosing children and teens and providing them with effective, in-person evidence-based treatments with telehealth appointments available when appropriate for the child and family.

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Our clinical program offers a 360-degree approach to supporting patients of all ages with autism and their families. Our multi-disciplinary teams are equipped to offer families unrivaled expertise in understanding and meeting the needs of toddlers, children, adolescents and young adults with autism and related challenges and helping them thrive.

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder
• Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NVLD)
• Conditions once called Asperger’s Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)

Our services are indicated for children who struggle with:

• Making friends and maintaining friendships
• Understanding the perspective of someone else
• Being flexible and open-minded
• Managing big and complex emotions
• Tolerating changes to preferred routines and preferences
• Independently completing routines (morning and evening)

When medication may be helpful, we work with our team of board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrists or collaborate with your physician. Our psychiatrists offer expert consultation on whether medication can improve treatment outcomes and provide ongoing medication management when requested.