Start with your primary care doctor, pediatrician, or mental health provider
Ask for an autism evaluation referral
Look for a licensed psychologist, psychiatrist, developmental pediatrician, or neurologist who evaluates autism
Contact local autism clinics, university hospitals, or developmental centers
Check whether your insurance requires a referral or prior authorization
Gather records of developmental history, school reports, and prior assessments
Ask a parent, caregiver, or someone who knew you early in life to share developmental observations
Complete any screening questionnaires provided before the appointment
Attend the evaluation, which may include interviews, observation, and standardized tests
Ask the evaluator for the results, diagnosis, and next-step recommendations
Request a written report for your records, school, workplace, or treatment providers