When an individual is suspected of having an autism spectrum diagnosis and/or a mental health issue, obtaining an accurate diagnosis can be a time consuming, costly, and confusing process. However, the process can be made easier when qualified personnel are located who can thoroughly assess the individual to determine if they meet the diagnostic criteria for either, or for both. In this list, we have documented not only those who diagnose, assess, and/or treat an ASD but also provide options for those who have or are suspected of having a mental illness.
For children attending an ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) program/center, some are equipped with licensed personnel to perform some level of diagnostic testing as part of or in addition to the intake process. ABA centers are focused on obtaining a medical diagnosis and typically not an educational evaluation needed for schools. Most are also equipped to complete programming assessments, including the ABLLS®-R and/or VB MAPP. Ongoing assessment assists with program development. Contact individual providers/centers to identify their assessment options. For a list of ABA providers in the state of Indiana, visit our website at https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/articles/where-and-how-to-find-an-aba-provider-or-center.html.
For infants or toddlers prior to their third birthday, local First Steps Service personnel may be able to assist in locating trained personnel. The phone number for your local First Steps can be obtained by calling (317) 232-1144 or (800) 545-7763. You will need to provide the name of the county in which you live, and they will provide you with the number to call for your county. You can also visit the First Steps webpage to check their map: https://www.in.gov/fssa/firststeps/first-steps-offices/ and click on your county to find information on your local First Steps Office.
If you are seeking an assessment/educational evaluation for an individual of school age, including ages three through 5, contact your local school district for information. School districts employ psychologists and other professionals who can assess school-age children to determine if they meet eligibility criteria for receiving educational services. If your child is between the ages of 3 to 21, an educational assessment with a team of qualified professionals is required to determine eligibility for special education and related services. A “medical diagnosis” from a physician does NOT qualify an individual for educational services. Evaluations conducted through the school district are conducted at no cost to parents. If you have received a medical diagnosis, inform your school and provide their school psychologist with a copy of the report. They can use the report as a reference and important additional information when determining eligibility for services.
The Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services (BDDS) provides Supervised Group Living services for individuals in need of residential services. BDDS is also the entry point for Indiana’s Medicaid (HCBS) Waivers for children and adults with developmental disabilities. An autism spectrum disorder is considered a developmental disability. When applying for residential Supervised Group Living services or a Medicaid waiver through the BDDS office, you will need a “medical” diagnosis form filled out by a physician as part of the initial paperwork.
Call the state BDDS office at (800) 545-7763 to request contact information (e.g., phone numbers, names, addresses) for the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Field Service Office for the county in which you live or go to the BDDS webpage: https://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/files/BDDS.pdf to find the phone number for your local office. More information can be found online at https://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/developmental-disability-services/.
Community Mental Health Centers and other professionals can assist when pursuing options for those with mental health issues. Visit the website for Division of Mental Health and Addictions at https://www.in.gov/fssa/dmha/find-a-local-service-provider/ to locate community options.
If a family or agency wants a private “medical” assessment or educational evaluation, the following agencies and individuals have experience diagnosing and assessing. Some of the professionals on this list may also be able to provide assistance with medications, educational programming, behavioral support, and/or with counseling or psychiatric services.
The Indiana Resource Center for Autism and the Indiana School Mental Health Initiative do not recommend a specific organization or person. When contacting those listed below, discuss the cost of the evaluation, payment options, testing procedures and assessment instruments used, and the type of follow-up report. A thorough assessment should allow the examiner to gather sufficient information about areas of strength and need, educate the family regarding the diagnosis, and provide information that logically leads to programming recommendations at home and elsewhere. When pursuing a private evaluation, contact your insurance company to determine how much and what portion of the assessment will be covered. Also be sure to ask the person/agency doing the testing whether they accept Medicaid, or if there are other payment options they will or will not accept.
You may contact the Indiana Resource Center for Autism at (812) 855-6508, at any time, for more information on autism spectrum disorders or visit our website at www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca to learn more about the activities of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism. Contact the Indiana School Mental Health Initiative for more information about mental health issues by visiting our website https://ismhi.indiana.edu/.
If you know of others who diagnose/assess ASD or mental health issues, please contact me at prattc@indiana.edu so we can add their name to the list.
Resources for the Diagnosis/Assessment of Children and Adults Across the Autism Spectrum
Indiana
Anderson
Community Health Network
Teresa Quant-Callender, MD
1629 Medical Arts Boulevard, #200
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 298-5439
(Ages 18-42 months; focused exclusively on children suspected of having an autism spectrum disorder and who are already patients of Community Health Network.)
Batesville
Margaret Mary Health
Kristina Wang, MD
321 Mitchell Street
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 933-5018
(Ages 18-42 months; only takes referrals, focused exclusively on children suspected of having an autism spectrum disorder.)
Bloomington
IU Health Riley Outpatient Services – Bloomington
Susan Bollman, NP
4935 West Arlington Road
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 353-3740
(Ages 43 months - 18 years only and suspected of having an autism spectrum disorder.)
Brookville
Margaret Mary Health Center
Richard Turner, MD
11137 US Highway 52
Brookville, IN 47012
(765) 647-5126
(Ages 18 months - 42 months; takes referrals, focused on children suspected of having an autism spectrum disorder.)
Carmel
Edward B. Aull, MD
St. Vincent Hospital, Carmel Campus
13430 North Meridian, Suite 365
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 582-7654
(Ages 2 years - young adult for an autism spectrum disorder. Mental health on a limited basis.)
Beacon Psychology Services
Jennifer Horn, PhD, HSPP
11495 North Pennsylvania, Suite 105
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 942-4020
Fax: (317) 942-4019
Email: Horn@BeaconIndiana.com
Website: http://www.BeaconIndiana.com
(Ages infant/toddler up through 20 years for both an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
Carmel Neuropsychology Services, P.C.
Javan Horwitz, PsyD, HSPP
755 West Carmel Drive, Suite 205
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 610- 0166
Fax: (317) 571- 0088
Email: CNS@carmelneuro.com
Website: https://www.carmelneuro.com/
(Ages birth-end of life for an autism spectrum disorder and mental health, and any brain or spinal cord based medical, cognitive, neurological, behavioral or psychological condition.)
Carmel Psychology
Amy Rexroth, PsyD, HSPP
301 East Carmel Drive, Suite D100
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 810-1005
Email: arexroth@carmelpsychology.com
Website: http://www.carmelpsychology.com/
(Ages 6-18 years for autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
Community Psychological Consultants
Mary Sanders, PhD
11350 N. Meridian Street, Suite 300
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 574-1785
Fax: (317) 574-1786
Website: https://www.cpcindy.com
(Ages 4-5 through adult for autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
Indiana Health Group
Nirav Bigelow, PhD, PsyD, HSPP
(Age 3 years- adult for both autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
Richard Jones, PhD, HSPP
(Ages 2-64 years for both an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
703 Pro Med Lane
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 843-9922 or (800) 276-1122
Fax: (317) 581-3918
Email: appointments@indianahealthgroup.com
Website: https://www.indianahealthgroup.com/
Neuropsychology & Learning Associates
Carl S. Hale, PsyD, HSSP
1016 Third Avenue SW
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 503-9177
Email: dr.cshale@comcast.net
Website: http://www.drcarlhale.com
(Ages 2 years- adult for an autism spectrum disorder. Ages 4 1/2-5 years - adult for mental health.)
Premier Psychology of Indiana, LLC
Jennifer L. Godar, PsyD, HSPP
11350 North Meridian Street, Suite 300
Carmel, Indiana 46032
(317) 975-1896
Fax: (317) 805-1087
Website: https://www.premierpsychologyllc.com/
(Ages 3 years through 20 years old for autism spectrum diagnosis and mental health.)
Columbus
Estes Neuropsychology
Bradley W. Estes PsyD, HSPP (Ages birth - geriatric for an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
Kristen Hurley, PsyD, HSPP (Age 18 years and younger for an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
2675 Fox Pointe Drive, Suite A
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-0900
Fax: (888) 366-7403
Email: office@estesnp.com
Website: https://www.estesneuropsychology.com/
Evansville
Acacia Center
Matt Rebeck, Ed.D., NCSP, IPE, ABSNP
815 John Street
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 491-1805
Fax: (812) 491-1929
Website: https://acaciacenterinc.wordpress.com/
(Ages preschool through high school for an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
Deaconess Clinic Downtown - Behavioral Health
Stacy Blankenbuehler, PhD, HSPP
421 Chestnut Street
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 426-9779, Option 1
(Ages 2 - 7 years for an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
Easterseals Rehabilitation Center
Lisa Fisher, MA, CCC-SLP
Jim Schroeder, PhD, HSPP
3701 Bellemeade Avenue
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 479-1411
Website: https://www.easterseals.com/in-sw/
(Ages 2- 17 years for an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
St. Vincent Center for Children - Pediatric Psychology
Jaime Below, PhD, HSPP
3900 Washington Avenue
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 485-7816
(Ages 2-16 years for an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
Fort Wayne
Bowen Center - Fort Wayne Office
2100 Goshen Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 471-3500
Website: https://www.bowencenter.org/
(Sees children and adults for both an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
Fort Wayne Neuropsychology
Tasha Williams, PhD (All ages for an autism spectrum disorder only.)
Christina Stemmler, PsyD (Sees ages 5 and up for an autism spectrum disorder only.)
4306 East State Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 460-3203
Fax: (260) 460-3271
Website: https://www.fwneuropsych.com/
Fort Wayne Psychiatry, PC
Prevesh K Rustagi, MD
3400 East Coliseum Boulevard, Suite 340
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 484-1312
Fax: (260) 471-0996
Website: http://www.fortwaynepsychiatry.com/
(Ages 3 years- adult for an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
Parkview Children’s Pediatric Specialty Clinic
Lisa Bergeron, MD
Rachel Miller, RN, CPNP
Amanda Leisure, NP
Marla Souder, PsyD
1115 Parkview Plaza Drive, Suite 210
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 266-5400, Option 2
(Ages 18 months through 16 years exclusively for an autism spectrum disorder and/or developmental disabilities.)
Indianapolis
Brain Performance and Psychology Center
Corby A. Bubp, PhD, HSPP
10291 North Meridian Street, Suite 310
Indianapolis, IN 46290
(317) 672-1970
Email: brainperformancellc@gmail.com
Website: https://brainperformance-in.com/
(Ages 5 years- geriatric for an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
Children's Resource Group (CRG)
Sandra Burkhardt, PhD, ABPP, HSPP
Dennis Ray Kinder, PhD, HSPP
Nathan Larson, PsyD, HSPP
Valerie Long, PhD, HSPP
Anna Merrill, PhD. HSPP
Sarah Norris, PhD, HSPP
Emily Roth, PsyD, HSPP
Julie T. Steck, PhD, HSPP
9106 North Meridian Street, Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 575-9111
Fax: (317) 571-4470
Email: crg@childrensresourcegroup.com
Website: http://www.childrensresourcegroup.com
(Ages 16 months - adult for an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
Easterseals Crossroads - Autism Diagnostic Clinic
Tracy Gale, PsyD, HSPP
Ashley McGinn PsyD, HSPP
Andrea Moreau-O’Donnell, PsyD, HSPP
4740 Kingsway Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 466-1000
Fax: (317) 466-2000
Website: https://www.eastersealscrossroads.org/our-programs/live/autism/
(Ages 18 months - 18 years for an autism spectrum disorder and neuropsychological conditions.)
David J. Posey, MD
9106 North Meridian Street, Suite 210
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 341-4575
Email: dave@drposey.com
Website: https://drposey.com/
(Age 2 years - adult for both an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
Riley Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic
Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center
Noha Minshawi, PhD, HSPP
Martin Plawecki, MD, PhD
1002 Wishard Boulevard, Suite 4110
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Main Office: (317) 944-8162
Fax: (317) 948-0609
Website: https://medicine.iu.edu/psychiatry/clinical-care/autism/
(Ages 1-18 years for an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
Riley Hospital for Children - Developmental Pediatrics
Stephanie Jackson, MD
Joseph O’Neil, MD
1002 Wishard Boulevard, Suite 3120
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 944-4846
Fax: (317) 948-0126
Website: https://www.rileychildrens.org/departments/developmental-pediatrics
(Ages 0 - 5 years with concern for an autism spectrum disorder and/or developmental delay.)
Riley Pediatric Care Center (PCC)
Lara Darling, MD
Jordan Huskins, MD
Erin Phipps, MD
Sara Puffer, MD
1002 Wishard Boulevard, Suite 3120
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 944-4846
Fax: (317) 948-0126
Website: https://www.rileychildrens.org/departments/developmental-pediatrics
(Children 18 - 42 months with concern for an autism spectrum disorder and/or global developmental delay.)
Riley Hospital for Children - Riley Child Development Center
Bill Beechler, MD Behavioral Pediatrician
Sarah Brown, PsyD, HSPP
Michelle Curtin, DO, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician
Brett Enneking, PsyD, HSPP
Elesia Hines, PsyD, HSPP
Steven M. Koch, PhD, HSPP
Rebecca McNally Keehn, PhD, HSPP
Christine Raches, PsyD, HSPP
Debra Reisinger, PhD, HSPP
Maura Rouse, PsyD, HSPP
Lynne Sturm, PhD HSPP
Angela M. Tomlin, PhD, HSPP
1002 Wishard Boulevard, Suite 2130
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 944-8167
Fax: (317) 944-9760
Website: https://www.rileychildrens.org/departments/child-development
(Ages toddler through adolescents for an autism spectrum disorder and/or developmental disabilities; will diagnose mental health if seen while evaluating for an ASD or DD diagnosis.)
St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers - Developmental Arena Clinic
Kim Siegfried, RN (Clinic Manager)
5255 East Stop 11, Suite 460
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 865-5341
Fax: (317) 528-5107
Email: kim.siegfried@franciscanalliance.org
(Ages 5 years and under for an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
Woodview Psychology Group, LLC
Pam Christy, PsyD, HSPP
Nancy Henein, PsyD, HSPP
Jennifer Holzman, PsyD, HSPP
Robin Kohli, PsyD, HSPP
Coutney Ward, PsyD, HSPP
70 East 91st Street, Suite 210
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 573-0149
Fax: (317) 573-0154
Email: office@woodviewgroup.com
Website: http://www.woodviewgroup.com
(Ages 6-70 years for both an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
McCordsville
The Brain Center
April Krowel, PhD, HSPP
6246 West Broadway, Suite 100
McCordsville, IN 46055
(317) 748-0034
Fax: (317) 762-7903
Email: scheduling@braincenteratgeist.com
Website: https://www.braincenteratgeist.com/
(Ages 18 years and up for autism and mental health.)
Merrillville
Neuropsychology & Learning Associates
Carl S. Hale, PsyD, HSSP
285 West 80th Place Suite 2-1
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 742-5122
Website: http://www.drcarlhale.com
(Ages 4 1/2- adult for an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
Mishawaka
Community Pediatrics- St. Joseph Med Group
Mary Graber, MD
611 East Douglas Street, Suite 401
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 335-6242
(Ages 18-42 months with concern for an autism spectrum disorder.)
Muncie
Ball State University Psychoeducational Diagnostic and Intervention Clinic
Renee Nevins, PhD, HSPP
Teachers College, Room 037
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-8526
Website: https://www.bsu.edu/academics/centersandinstitutes/pdic
(Ages 4 years- adult for an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
Meridian Health Pediatrics
Nasseer Sayed, MD
Bianca Maya, MD
205 North Tillotson Avenue
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 741-0324
Website: https://www.meridianhs.org/physical/pediatric-health/
(Ages 18-42 months with concern for an autism spectrum disorder.)
Open Door - Psychological Assessment and Consulting
Veronica Smith, PhD, HSPP
1806 W. Royale Dr.
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 381-4578
Fax: (765) 252-1316
Email: info@opendoorhs.org
Website: http://www.opendoorhs.org/services/behavioral-health/
(All ages for an autism spectrum disorder and mental health evaluation and diagnosis.)
New Albany
ALL IN Pediatrics
Heidi Smith, NP
2305 Green Valley Road
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-0405
Website: https://all-inpediatrics.com/
(Ages 18-42 months with concern for an autism spectrum disorder.)
Associates in Counseling and Psychotherapy (ACP)
Jessica M. Huett, PsyD, HSPP
2627 Charlestown Road
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 944-1550
Website: https://acp-indiana.com/
(Ages 6 years - geriatric for an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
Newburgh
Deaconess Riley Children’s Specialty Center
Maria Ranola, MD
Sara Dillon, RN, CPNP
Denise McDowell, RN, MSN, CPNP
4133 Gateway Boulevard, Suite 1100, Building 2
Newburgh, IN 47630 (Near Evansville)
(812) 858-3131
(Ages 18-42 months with concern for an autism spectrum disorder.)
Seymour
Christopher and Associates - Evaluation and Counseling Center Inc.
Jill Christopher, PsyD, HSPP
322 Dupont Drive, Suite A
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-0386
Fax: (812) 523-8416
Email: adrienne@christopherandassociates.com
Website: https://www.christopherandassociates.com/
(All ages for an autism spectrum disorder and mental health evaluation and diagnosis.)
South Bend
Stanley W. Blom, PhD, HSPP
150 W. Angela Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 251-1286
Fax: 888-798-5896
Email: stanblomphd@gmail.com
(Ages 3 years - adult for an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
Primary Care Partners of South Bend
Mary Hope Griffin, MD
300 South St Louis Boulevard, Suite 204
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 251-1200
Website: https://primarycaresb.com/medical-team/mary-hope-griffin-md/
(Evaluations up to 4 years of age with concern for an autism spectrum disorder.)
Syracuse
Bowen Center
Andrew Yoder, PhD, HSPP
901 South Huntington Street
Syracuse, IN 46547
(574) 457-4400 or (800) 342-5653
Website: https://www.bowencenter.org/syracuse
(See adults for both an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
Warsaw
Bowen Center - Warsaw Corporate Office
850 North Harrison Street
Warsaw, IN 46580
(800) 342-5653
TDD: (574) 268-9748
Fax: (574) 269-3995
Website: https://www.bowencenter.org/
(Sees children and adults for both an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
Lutheran Health Physicians
Alex Tanase, MD
902 Provident Drive, Suite A
Warsaw, IN 46580
(574) 269-8338
(Sees children ages 18 - 42 months with concern for an autism spectrum disorder.)
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Illinois
Little Friends Center for Autism, Inc.
Bradford Czochara, PsyD, LPC, CGP
27555 Diehl Road
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 355-6533
Fax: (630) 355-3176
Email: info@littlefriends.com
Website: https://www.littlefriendsinc.org/
(Ages infant - adult for an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
Alan I. Rosenblatt, MD
4711 Golf Road, Suite 800
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 677-1818
Fax: 847-677-1812
Website: http://www.doctorrosenblatt.com/index.html
(Ages birth -18 years for an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
Rush University Medical Center:
The AARTS Center (Autism Assessment, Research, Treatment and Services Center)
Westgate Building
1645 West Jackson Boulevard., Suite 603
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-2272
Website: https://www.rush.edu/services/autism-care/autism-diagnosis-and-treatment
(Ages 2 - adult for an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
University of Illinois at Chicago
Department of Disability and Human Development (DHD)
Institute on Disability and Human Development (IDHD)
Developmental Disabilities Family Clinics
Director Tamar Heller, PhD
Kruti Archarya, MD
Pamela Bondy, MS, CCC-SLP
Irma Hernandez, MSW, LCSW
Joan Ingram, PhD
Susan Kahan, MS, LCPC
Lucy D. Perez-Harck, PsyD
1640 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 413-1490
Website: https://ahs.uic.edu/developmental-disabilities-family-clinic/
(All ages for an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
Kentucky
LifeStance – Springhurst Office
Jodi L. Goodin, PsyD, LCSW
10331 Champion Farms Drive
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 975-2960
Website: https://psychbc.com/locations/kentucky/louisville-champion-farms-ky
(Ages 3 - 17 years for an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
Norton Children’s – Autism Center
Alexis Rodgers, PhD
Grace Kuravackel, PhD
1405 East Burnett Avenue
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 588-0736
Fax: (502) 588-0721
Website: https://nortonchildrens.com/services/autism-spectrum-disorder/
(Ages 3 - 18 years for children suspected of an autism spectrum disorder and referral from physician.)
Norton Children’s – Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics and Genetics
Maria Mendoza, MD
411 East Chestnut Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 588-0850
Website: https://nortonchildrens.com/services/developmental-behavioral-pediatrics-and-genetics/
(Ages 18 months - 18 years for an autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disability concerns, genetic disorders, organic behavior disorders (ADHD) and learning disabilities.)
Ohio
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
The Kelly O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Julia S. Anixt, MD, Director
3333 Burnet Avenue, 3rd Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039
(513) 636-4611 or (800) 344-2462 ext. 6-4611
Website: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/k/autism
(Ages birth - 12 years 11 months for an autism spectrum disorder and developmental delays.)
Macks Psychology Group
7799 Joan Drive
West Chester, OH 45069
Phone: (513) 204-5746
Website: https://www.mackspsychology.com
(Ages 1 year through older adults for an autism spectrum disorder and mental health.)
Pratt, C. & Wheeler, M. (2021) How and where to obtain a diagnosis/assessment in Indiana: autism spectrum disorders and mental health. https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/learn-about-autism/how-and-where-to-obtain-a-diagnosis-assessment-in-indiana.html
