Evaluations for Behavior and Development

Many types of professionals can evaluate children for autism and ADHD including psychologists, psychiatrists, neurologists, nurse practitioners, licensed clinicians, and developmental pediatricians. All children first need an evaluation and a behavioral health diagnosis to get services. Use this resource guide to find a provider that can help.

Any child who is Medical Assistance (MA)-eligible can receive a Psychological or Psychiatric Evaluation with any of the Community Behavioral Health (CBH) outpatient providers. CBH is Philadelphia’s Behavioral Health Care Managed Care Organization (MCO). This means that they do not provide direct services, but they manage (arrange and pay for) your behavioral health services under Medical Assistance (Medicaid). Behavioral health services include mental health and substance use services. To learn more about CBH’s Provider Directory, click here.

Please note that there may be different wait times for the providers listed. We encourage you to reach out to the agency directly for the most updated information.

Filters on the left provide options for you to search based on:

  • – Zip Codes: Agencies that serve your zip code
  • – Accepting Medical Assistance
  • – Autism or Behavior Services, such as IBHS
  • – Family Services, such as parent groups, family counseling, etc.
  • – No Long Waiting List – Refers to getting an evaluation for a child
  • – Autism or Behavior Evaluations – Agencies that provide evaluations
  • – Multilingual – Agencies that offer multilingual services/supports

Child Guidance Resource Centers

MA and commercial insurances accepted. Services available for birth through 21 and all behavioral diagnostic needs. Comprehensive autism evaluations, assessment and treatment.  IBHS, BCM, Intensive Outpatient Socialization Programming, Outpatient Therapy, Family Based, Psychiatric Evaluations and Medication Management, Parent Support Group open to all with educational workshops. Spanish staff available, PRT, PCIT, ABA, Incredible Years, CREATE Socialization Program.

2901 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153

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Northeast Treatment Center (NET)

MA Only-Children of all ages, comprehensive autism evaluations, assessment and treatment, IBHS Regional and IBHS ABA, case management, after school program (IBHS Group), Summer Therapeutic Activity Program (IBHS Group), medication evaluation, Spanish spoken.

499 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia, PA 19123

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SPIN Behavioral Health & Autism Services

MA, Magellan, Aetna, BCBS. Personal Choice. Children of all ages, comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for autism.  Also evaluations for ABA services.  Additional programs include: ABA, Blended Case Management for children with Autism, and parent/caregiver support groups.  SPIN’s Out-patient clinic also provides medication management, individual and family therapy, as well as social skills groups for children 6-21.  Evidence-Based Practices designation for ABA and Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy.  Spanish spoken.

10501 Drummond Rd Philadelphia, PA 19154

All SPIN services remain open and operational throughout COVID-19 through a combination of telehealth and in-person services with PPE and safety protocols.  To learn more, please contact their intake line.

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Bethanna

MA only. All ages, outpatient clinic, IBHS, does NOT conduct evaluations.

Multiple locations:

South Philadelphia

2501 Reed Street 19146

215-568-2435

Southampton (Main Office)

1030 2nd Street Pike Southampton, PA 18966

215-355-6500

South Philadelphia

2147 Manton Street, First Floor

Philadelphia PA 19146-4312

Phone: 215-608-8880

Fax: 215-278-2234

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South Phila - Reed Street
Southampton (Main Office)
South Phila - 2147 Manton Street
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Greenridge/ INTERACT

MA. All individuals from 12-months old to adulthood, evaluates for medication.

6122 Ridge Ave  (corner of Ridge Avenue and Green Lane) Philadelphia, PA 19128

 

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Philadelphia MH Center

MA. Children of all ages, evaluate for autism, evaluates for medication, psycho ed testing, IBHS, outpatient and school based therapy, PCIT! After school program for ages 7-12 with autism. Spanish Speaking Staff.

1235 Pine St., Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Malvern Community Health Services (formerly Progressions)

MA. Children of all ages starting at 4 to adult, evaluates for medication, IBHS, outpatient services (psychiatric evaluation), mobile therapist, TSS/Behavioral Consultant. School based therapy. Telehealth services. No waiting list.  (serving Bucks and Philadelphia counties)

4610 Street Rd, Trevose, PA 19053

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Juvenile Justice Center (JJC Family Services)

MA Only. Children of all ages, evaluate for autism, evaluate for medication, IBHS. Waitlist is about 2 weeks.

100 West Coulter St Philadelphia PA 19144

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Jefferson Hospital and E.I. DuPont Children’s Hospital Autism Centers

All insurances accepted.    Children of all ages, evaluates for autism, does not evaluate for medication, no IBHS.  Psychologists and Developmental Pediatricians at Philadelphia and Wilmington sites.

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Carson Valley/Children’s Aid

MA Only.   Children of all ages, evaluates for autism, evaluate for medication, IBHS.

Two locations:

7500 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia PA 19119

2300 West Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia PA 19132

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Community Council Health Systems

MA, CHIP and many other insurances.   Children of all ages, evaluate for medication, outpatient therapy, IBHS, parenting classes for all families. Therapeutic preschool called “PFI” for children with behavioral needs w/o Autism. Spanish spoken here.

4900 Wyalusing Ave, Philadelphia PA 19131

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Elwyn IBHS

MA Only – Not part of Elwyn SEEDS early intervention.    Ages 3-21, evaluate for autism, evaluate for medication, IBHS, outpatient (medication).

3300 Henry Ave Philadelphia PA 19129

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Hall Mercer CMHC/ PA Hospital

MA Only. Ages 3-5, Early Childhood Program – Therapeutic Preschool. Biopsychosocial evaluation, medication evaluation, NO IBHS but CM is available.  Telehealth playdates and parent coaching sessions.  Rolling admission but there is currently a waitlist.

Child Psychiatry Care: Dr. Zheya (Jenny) Yu (Speaks Mandarin) and Dr. Richard Wyler

https://www.med.upenn.edu/hallmercer/

https://hosting.med.upenn.edu/cmh/clinical-services/

245 S. 8th Street, Philadelphia PA 19106

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MCC/Warwick Family Services

MA (CBH, MBH), Keystone Health Plan East, IBC Personal Choice, Highmark, Independence Administrators.  Children ages 2 ½ – 21 years old, evaluate for autism, medication management, IBHS, outpatient therapy, family based, residential, preschool, and home health care. Primarily an IBHS agency that specializes in serving the autism and hearing impaired community. Provide ABA to those diagnosis with Autism and we provided IBHS (previously known as BHRS or wraparound) to Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.

800 Clarmont Ave Bensalem PA 19020

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Northern Children Services

MA only.    Age 4 and up.  Evaluate for autism, psycho-ed testing, evaluate for medication, provides IBHS, outpatient and after school programs, PCIT!

5301 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19128

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Merakey (formerly Northwest Human Svs) – Mt. Airy Ave

MA and most Medicare plans.  Do not accept CHIP.  Info:  Children of all ages, evaluates for autism, evaluates for medication, IBHS.

27 E. Mt Airy Ave Philadelphia PA 19119

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Merakey (formerly Northwest Human Svs) – Lehigh Ave

Does not provide autism service, but does provide individual and family therapy for children, as well as psychiatric and medication services for children participating in therapy at the clinic.

265 E Lehigh Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19125

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Merakey (formerly Northwest Human Svs) – Southampton Rd.

MA (accepted for paraprofessional support). ABA School programming k-21, Speech and Occupational Therapies, BCBA in-school supports

2900 Southampton Road, Philadelphia PA 19154

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Warren E. Smith

MA and some private insurance.  Children of all ages, evaluate for autism, evaluates for medication, IBHS, mobile therapy, outpatient, family based.

Two locations:

1315 Windrim Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141

215-455-3900

2514 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19132

215-226-7100

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2514 N. Broad St
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COMHAR

MA and some private. Ages 5 and up. Evaluates for Autism, medications, has IBHS.   Spanish PROGRAMS!

Services include the Latino Treatment Program (2600 N. American Street) offering family outpatient evaluation and counseling, as well as the HOPE Latino Community Integrated Recovery Center (CIRC) and the Latino Art and Recovery Program.

Two locations:

2600 N. American St., Philadelphia PA 19133

100 W. Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia PA 19133

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PAHrtners

Medicaid and private insurance.   Children of all ages with hearing impairments needing behavioral therapy, case management and outpatient care (including children with autism – must have hearing impairment in addition).  No waitlist.

614 N. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038

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Gemma Services (formerly Silver Springs and the Village)

MA and Aetna.

ABA, IBHS, & Outpatient (ages 4-21)

Children ages 2-17, does NOT evaluate for Autism, medication, has BHRS/IBHS. PCIT, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and ABA programs.

7208 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19119

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RHD Children’s Services

MA Only. Children of all ages, does NOT evaluate for Autism, provide IBHS.

4700 Wissahickon Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19128

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Foundations

MA and some private insurance. (Will accept families who are in the process of applying for MA).   Children of all ages, IBHS (Bucks and Montgomery Counties only), does NOT evaluate for Autism. Inpatient center for Autism.

833 E. Butler Ave Doylestown PA 18901

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CHOP CAR (Center for Autism Research)

FREE diagnostic evaluation if qualified as part of a research study.    Studies available for individuals of all ages from infancy through adulthood, with or without a current ASD diagnosis.  Feedback and consultation with a clinical team, but no direct services or medication management.  Community outreach, education and resources for families and professionals.

CAR AUTISM ROADMAP – https://www.carautismroadmap.org/

CHOP Roberts Center for Pediatric Research, 2716 South Street, 5th Floor Philadelphia PA 19146

If you would like to have an interpreter on the line before you place a call to CHOP, please dial (877) 463-7907 and follow the menu prompt in your preferred language. The following languages are available on CHOP Speaks Your Language:

Interpreting services available at CHOP for the deaf and hard of hearing.  For more information visit: https://www.chop.edu/services/language-services.

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Center for Autism

MA, Highmark Blue Cross, Personal Choice, Keystone HP East, Keystone HP East CHIP, Personal Choice, Aetna (evaluation and OP services), Amerihealth (PA, NJ Administrators).  Children and adults of all ages, evaluation for autism, evaluate for medication, no IBHS, outpatient, afterschool programs, therapeutic preschool, social skills, young adult transitional programs. Telehealth. Interpretation services are available in Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, and ASL (as well as others upon request) for all evaluations.  Waitlist (varies – currently 4-6 weeks).

Two locations:

4601 Market Street, Philadelphia PA 19139

2801 Grant Ave, Philadelphia PA 19114

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Einstein Developmental Pediatrics

MA and all private insurance.  Info:  Children of all ages birth to 18, evaluate for autism, evaluate for medication, no IBHS. Dr. Godbole, neurodevelopmental pediatrician.   Waitlist is about 2 weeks. Both in person and telehealth.

5501 Old York Rd, Levy Building #2 West, Philadelphia PA 19141

Interpreters are available 24-hours-a-day at Einstein. The service is free of charge and includes:

  • In-person, spoken language interpreters for Spanish, Korean, Cambodian, and Russian
  • Video-Mobile interpreter service
  • Sign language (ASL) interpreters
  • Telecommunications devices for the hearing-impaired

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Greater Phila Health Action

MA, private. Age 4 and up, does evaluate for medication, provide outpatient counseling.   Spanish (Frankford location) and Mandarin (4th Street location) speaking staff, no ASD specialty services available.

Multiple Locations:

1401 S. 4th St., Philadelphia PA 19147

4510 Frankford, Philadelphia PA 19124

5501 Woodland, Philadelphia PA 19143

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1401 S. 4th St 19147
4510 Frankford 19124
5501 Woodland 19143
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Family Practice and Counseling Network (Drexel Family Health Services)

MA and sliding scale!   Ages 5-17, evaluate for autism (but not evals only, evaluations for new patients only), evaluate for medication, no IBHS.  Primarily outpatient counseling center integrated with health clinics. Not seeing any new patients at this time.  Telehealth, currently no in person appointments.

Multiple Locations:

850 N. 11th Street Philadelphia PA 19123

4700 Wissahickon Ave. Suite 119 Philadelphia PA 19144

6120-B Woodland Ave.2nd Floor Philadelphia PA 19142

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850 N 11th St 19123
4700 Wissahickon Ave 19144
6120B Woodland Ave 19142
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Merakey (formerly Northwestern Human Services – Physicians Group) – Knights Rd

MA and those without insurance who reside in Philadelphia.    Children over the age of 5, evaluates for autism, evaluates for medication, no IBHS.  Wait to schedule an intake is 1-2 weeks.  All intake, therapy and psychiatry services are being provided remotely via telehealth/telepsychiatry.

11082 Knights Rd., Philadelphia PA 19154

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Pan American Counseling

MA, keystone first, health partners, UPMC: Children over the age of 5, evaluate for autism, will evaluate for medication, no IBHS, if more extensive testing is needed, may refer elsewhere. Spanish, Vietnamese, French, Creole, Arabic speaking staff.

4519 N. 5th St., Philadelphia PA 19140

511 W. Courtland St., Philadelphia PA 19140

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Center for Families and Relationships

MA, private pay, sliding fee. Children over 4, family therapy and support, medication management, do not evaluate for autism, no IBHS, family therapy, anger management, art therapy, women’s empowerment, parenting help.

7901 Bustleton Ave Philadelphia PA 19152

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Michael Schuman – Psychologist

MA, Aetna, Keystone, BC/BS, Magellan.    Children of (all ages 3 and older), evaluates for autism, psycho-ed testing, Independent Educational Evaluations, no evaluations for medication, specializes in bio psychosocial evaluations or IBHS. Also provide school and community advocacy, occupational evaluations IEP, court and referral services.

Telehealth – doxy.me/docschuman

118 S. 21st Street, Suite 1404, Philadelphia PA 19103

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Steven Glazier, Psychologist

MA, private pay, sliding scale. Also in network with Penn Behavioral Health (Quest) and Allied Trades Association

Children of all ages, does NOT evaluate for autism, nor medication, does not do diagnostic evals, no IBHS. Certified in DIR/Floortime and PACT (Pediatric Autism Communication Therapy), with advanced training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Provide preschool consultation, specializing in inclusion settings. Telehealth available.

Will return calls within 24 hours and appointments can generally be scheduled within 7 days. No referral needed. No Wait list

201 N. Presidential Blvd 19004, Suite 201 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

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Melissa Brand, Child Psychologist

Private Pay (also treats children at NET who have MA), sliding scale, will prepare paperwork for reimbursement of out of network treatment.  Children of all ages, comprehensive initial evaluation for autism, family coaching /parent support/sibling support, behavioral assessment, treatment plans, Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE), individual therapy for children, adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum, and expert evaluations for due process. Does NOT evaluate for medication, no IBHS. Also works with MA at NET PACE. Waitlist – “rolling” availability, depending on the service.  There may be a wait for assessment services, depending on the time of year.  Also providing services through telehealth, online.

1601 Walnut St. Suite 1408 Philadelphia PA 19102

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Jenny Zheya Yu, M.D.

Private Practice for Dr. Yu, child and adult psychiatrist who also sees patients at Hall Mercer, Mandarin and English spoken

1500 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19102

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Chestnut Hill College Psychological Services Clinic

Private Pay.  Fees are based on a sliding scale, depending on the client’s income. Clients should call for an exact quote.

Children and adults ages 4 and up, comprehensive evaluation for autism, psycho-ed testing and evaluations, do not evaluate for medication, no IBHS.   Telehealth services – waitlist (about 3-4 months) for all services; offices are closed due to COVID restrictions.

1107 Bethlehem Pike, Philadelphia PA 19031

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Ilona Naroditskly, Licensed Counselor – Spectrum of Solutions Therapy Services

Accepts private insurance and sliding scale fee.  Counseling for children and adults with Autism and their families, counseling for caregivers and siblings, social skills groups, Autism diagnostic evaluation/testing for ages 2.5 to 17 (Evaluations are covered by Aetna, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield). Floor-time and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

No IBHS, no ABA, no medications. Russian Speaking.

Waitlist – Currently, there is a 3-4 week wait for the initial appointment, but this is unusual, usually have availability within 1-2 weeks of the initial phone call.

82 Buck Rd, 3rd floor, Holland, PA 18966

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Neurodiversity Consultants LLC (services formerly provided through Ruttenberg Autism Center)

Private pay, All ages, evaluations and supports for Autism. FREE Family information/consultation sessions each month.  No wait list.

6810 Emlen Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119

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Eric Mitchell, Psychologist

Private pay, sliding fee, Quest Behavioral Health

People of all ages, evaluates for autism, family counseling around Autism, telehealth, assessments, consultation no medication, no IBHS.    NO WAITING LIST

6810 Emlen Street Philadelphia, PA 19119

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CHOP Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

MA and private insurances (no Health Partners) Children ages 0-7th birthday – new patients can be followed up until 18, evaluation for autism and other developmental disabilities, evaluate for medication, no IBHS. Wait is less than 6-9 months for kids under age 3. 12-18 months wait for other ages.

Multiple Locations (providers seeing patients at both locations)

3401 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia PA 19104

3550 Market Street 19104, Philadelphia PA 19104

If you would like to have an interpreter on the line before you place a call to CHOP, please dial (877) 463-7907 and follow the menu prompt in your preferred language. The following languages are available on CHOP Speaks Your Language:

Interpreting services available at CHOP for the deaf and hard of hearing.  For more information visit: https://www.chop.edu/services/language-services.

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CHOP Outpatient Psychiatry

Private insurance. (No Health Partners)  Children of all ages, evaluate for autism and other disorders, evaluate for medication, no IBHS. Wait list.

3440 Market St, Philadelphia PA 19104

If you would like to have an interpreter on the line before you place a call to CHOP, please dial (877) 463-7907 and follow the menu prompt in your preferred language. The following languages are available on CHOP Speaks Your Language:

Interpreting services available at CHOP for the deaf and hard of hearing.  For more information visit: https://www.chop.edu/services/language-services.

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St. Christopher’s Hospital Developmental Pediatrics

MA and all insurances.   Children of all ages – up to age 8 for new patients, but serve patients once they are in practice up until age 21, evaluation for autism and other developmental disabilities, SNAP Clinic, evaluates for medication, no IBHS.   18 months waiting list, not accepting new patients unless special circumstances bc limited providers; Offering telehealth services.  Language assistance services are available, free of charge.  Spanish-language interpreters on staff – hablamos español, American Sign Language interpretation services, and Language Services Associates (LSA) Phone Service.

160 E. Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134

 

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Gemma Services Preheim Center (formerly The Village)

MA.   All ages, evaluates for behavioral health does NOT evaluate for autism, evaluates for medication, no IBHS, play therapy including PCIT (parent child interactive therapy), PriCARE, trauma therapy, and behavior management. Spanish spoken (not accepting any new clients right now).

6517 Chester Ave Philadelphia PA 19142

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SPARC Southeastern PA Autism Resources at WCU

Most private accepted!   Children of all ages and adults, comprehensive evaluation for all behavioral needs including autism (no waiting list but the assessment process itself takes about 2—3 months), psycho-ed testing, social skills, provide behavioral training and consultation at home or school, specialize in feeding issues and self-injury, social skills.  Also provide trainings and workshops. Telehealth services available – parent training, one on one and group sessions (via Zoom link).

The Graduate Building, 1160 McDermott Dr #214, West Chester, PA 19383

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