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I think my child has autism...

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Always express any developmental concerns you may have with your child's pediatrician.  Ask about professionals who are comfortable and capable of evaluating an individual for autism spectrum disorder. This should not be done in a quick office visit.  Provide information, no matter how insignificant you may think it is.  Ask questions, no matter how ridiculous you think it sounds.
​If you don't understand something, ASK!  You are your child's best advocate and sometimes a diagnosis can mean the difference between appropriate services and NO services.
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Early intervention is critical to young children on the spectrum. If your child is under the age of three seek out EarlySteps - Louisiana's early intervention program for babies 0-3. Your child may not qualify for services; however, they do offer an autism screening tool that can indicate some red flags and whether or not you should consult with your pediatrician. If your child is in school and is over the age of three and does not already have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), contact your child's teacher for a referral for service. You can also contact us if you need guidance on how to get an educational evaluation.    


Please contact any of the following providers to see what type of insurance they accept and to make an appointment. This is not an exhaustive list of providers who may be able to evaluate an individual for autism spectrum disorder. 
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SOAR does not endorse or promote any of the following professionals. They are listed as resources only. 

Resources for Obtaining an Evaluation

Tulane School of Medicine Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Lisa Settles, PsyD
504-988-5405
Medicaid accepted


The Autism Center at Children's Hospital 
210 State Street Building 11
New Orleans, LA 70118

504-896-7200
935 Calhoun Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
504-896-7272

chnola.org/autism

Ochsner Children's Health Center,
Pediatric Neurology

1315 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, La
504-842-3000

​Medicaid accepted

Logan Williamson, LPC, LLC
7611 Maple Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
212-789-4216
loganwilliamsonlpc.com


BOH Center for Child Development 
1319 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, La. 70121
504-842-3900
Medicaid accepted

Atlas Psychiatry
Laura Niditch, PhD
1301 Antonine Street
New Orleans, LA 70115

504-899-1682


Dr. Terry Johnson
3350 Ridgelake Drive, Suite 272
Metairie, LA 70002
504-874-3190

drterryphd@bellsouth.net





 Northshore and Southshore
​Counseling and Wellness

201 Holiday Blvd.
Suite 120
Covington, LA 70433
Dr. Veena Poole
(985) 224-5712

Live Oak Children's Center
56 Louis Prima Drive
Suite A
Covington, La 70433
​985-327-7256

Acadian Care 

multiple locations across Louisiana
(Slidell, Mandeville, New Orleans, and Hammond)



Crossroads Behavioral Health 
42334 Deluxe Plaza Suite 2
Hammond, Louisiana 70403

Dr. Pamela B. Deters
(985) 662-5520​


Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics
8415 Goodwood Blvd, Ste 200
Baton Rouge, La 
​Dr. Steven Felix
225-765-6346
Medicaid accepted


LSU Psychological Services Center
132 Hodges Hall,
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
225-578-1494

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View Bulletin 21-3 and the fee schedule for Medicaid reimbursements for Autism screenings
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