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Understanding the Mentally Different

Resources / United States

Child Development Centers

A starting point for families seeking developmental evaluation, autism services, research programs, or multidisciplinary support across the United States.

Illustrated Boston waterfront path leading families to a welcoming developmental center

Northeast

Division of Developmental Medicine

Boston Children's Hospital

Interdisciplinary evaluation and care for infants, children, and adolescents with developmental, behavioral, and learning differences.

300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

617-355-7025
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South

Marcus Autism Center

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Comprehensive evaluation, evidence-based support, research, and family services for children with autism and related developmental differences.

1920 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30329

404-785-9400
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Midwest

Waisman Center

University of Wisconsin–Madison

Interdisciplinary clinics serving children with or at risk for developmental disabilities, including autism, intellectual disabilities, and genetic conditions.

1500 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53705

608-915-0680
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West

UC Davis MIND Institute

UC Davis Health

Clinical assessment and personalized recommendations for neurodevelopmental conditions, supported by collaborative research and family resources.

2825 50th Street, Sacramento, CA 95817

916-703-0280
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Mid-Atlantic

Kennedy Krieger Institute

Johns Hopkins affiliate

Specialized outpatient programs for developmental, learning, behavioral, neurological, and rehabilitation needs across childhood and adolescence.

801 North Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205

443-923-9200
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Southwest

Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center

SARRC

A nonprofit providing autism research, education, evidence-based services, employment support, and community programs across the lifespan.

300 N 18th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006

602-340-8717
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