Arlington Autism Center

In Arlington, Arlington Autism Center is a community and social services provider focused on autism evaluations for children ages 18 months to 17 years. Families can begin with a parent-guided M-CHAT screening, which helps determine whether a fuller assessment may be appropriate. When indicated, the center provides an in-person ADOS-2 evaluation using direct, play-based observation rather than only questionnaires. Evaluations are scheduled for children presenting developmental or communication concerns, including delayed speech, limited pointing, inconsistent eye contact, repetitive movements, and difficulty with changes. No referral is required to get started, and the center states that it has no wait list for children ages 18 months to 4 years. Families can schedule by phone or through the website.