Here are some resources in the DFW area (mostly behavioral/developmental pediatricians-specialists that can diagnose autism spectrum disorders):
Autism Treatment Center of Dallas
10503 Metric Dr.
Dallas, TX 75243
972 644 2076 x107
www.atcoftexas.org
Contact: Allison Brown
abrown@atcoftexas.org
Child Study Center
1300 West Lancaster
Fort Worth, TX 76102
817 336 8611
www.cscfw.org
info@cscfw.org
Children’s Medical Center
1935 Medical District Dr
Dallas, Texas 75235
Contact: Astrid Leon
214 456 5931
Children's Medical Center Autism Spectrum Disorders services
Dallas Metrocare Services
1380 River Bend Dr
Dallas, TX 75247
214 743 1200
www.dallasmetrocare.com
Contact: Margaret Greenleaf
mgreenl@dallasmetrocare.com
Dallas Developmental Pediatrics
7777 Forest Ln # B326
Dallas, TX 75230
972 566 8466
Developmental Pediatric Services
12655 North Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75423
972 788 1858
Contact: Terri Stephens
terri_stephens@pediatrix.com
Peter C. Ray, M.D.
8300 Douglas Ave # 731
Dallas, TX 75225
214 739 8600
Dr. Harold M. Welch Jr, MD
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3019 Medlin Dr
Arlington, TX 76015
817 465 7359
NOTE: This is not a comprehensive list, and I do not personally endorse any of these service providers. If you have any feedback on these doctors, or if you know of any others that should be added to list, let me know.
For more information on diagnosing autism and early intervention, see:
Autism Society of America: Diagnosis and Consultation
NINDS: Autism Fact Sheet
The CDC's "Learn the Signs. Act Early." Campaign
About.com: Screening and Diagnosis of autism
Finally, one quick screening test that is commonly used is the Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (CHAT):
1. Does your child enjoy being swung, bounced on your knee, etc.?
2. Does your child take an interest in other children?
3. Does your child like climbing on things, such as up stairs?
4. Does your child enjoy playing peek-a-boo/hide-and-seek?
5. Does your child ever PRETEND, for example, to make a cup of tea using a toy cup and teapot, or pretend other things?
6. Does your child ever use his/her index finger to point to ask for something?
7. Does your child ever use his/her index finger to point to indicate interest in something?
8. Can your child play properly with small toys (e.g. cars or bricks) without just mouthing, fiddling with, or dropping them?
9. Does your child ever bring objects over to you (parent) to SHOW you something?
2. Does your child take an interest in other children?
3. Does your child like climbing on things, such as up stairs?
4. Does your child enjoy playing peek-a-boo/hide-and-seek?
5. Does your child ever PRETEND, for example, to make a cup of tea using a toy cup and teapot, or pretend other things?
6. Does your child ever use his/her index finger to point to ask for something?
7. Does your child ever use his/her index finger to point to indicate interest in something?
8. Can your child play properly with small toys (e.g. cars or bricks) without just mouthing, fiddling with, or dropping them?
9. Does your child ever bring objects over to you (parent) to SHOW you something?
If the answer is no to 4 or more of these questions, including numbers 5 and 7, you should have your child evaluated by a developmental specialist in autism.
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