When an individual is suspected of having an autism spectrum disorder 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. In this year’s list, we have documented not only those who diagnose, assess, and/or treat an autism spectrum disorder 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, some are equipped with licensed personnel to perform some level of diagnostic testing as part of the intake process. Most are 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/pages/where-and-how-to-find-an-aba-provider-or-center.
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 Map webpage: http://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/4819.htm and click on your county to find information on your local First Steps Office.
If you are seeking an assessment for an individual of school age, including ages 3 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 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 necessarily 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 diagnostic/evaluation services for individuals in need of residential services. Individuals will have to be assessed to determine initial and continuing eligibility for services. BDDS is also the main entry point for Indiana’s Medicaid (HCBS) Waivers for children and adults with developmental disabilities. An autism spectrum disorder is considered a developmental disability. 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: http://www.in.gov/fssa/files/BDDS.pdf to find the phone number for your local office. More information can be found online at http://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2639.htm.
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/2578.htm to locate community options.
If a family or agency wants a private assessment, 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, speech therapy, 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, the 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 portions 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 web site 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://lookupindiana.org/schools/.
If you know of others who diagnose/assess ASD or mental health issues, please contact me at prattc@indiana.edu.
Resources for the Diagnosis/Assessment of Children and Adults Across the Autism Spectrum
Indiana
Anderson
Community Health Network
1629 Medical Arts Blvd., #200
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 298-5439
(Ages 18-42 months; focused exclusively on children suspected of having autism)
Batesville
Margaret Mary Health
321 Mitchell St.
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 933-5018
(Ages 18-42 months; focused exclusively on children suspected of having autism)
Bloomington
Lindeman & Associates
Dawn H. Lindeman, PhD, NCC, HSPP
3901 E Hagan St., Suite F
Bloomington, In 47401
(812) 650-1234
Fax: (812) 650-1235
Email: Dawn@DrDawnLindeman.com
Website: http://www.drdawnlindeman.com/
(Ages 3 years- adult for autism. Age 5 years- adult for mental health)
Mike Monahan, PhD, HSPP
Graham Plaza, Suite 314
205 North College Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 323-7857
Scheduling: (317) 450-6970
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
(Age 5 years and up for autism and mental health)
Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral System
at IU Health Riley Physicians – Bloomington
Elda Simpson, MD
(Ages 18-42 months only)
Thomas Lock, MD
(Ages 43 months to 18 years only)
4935 West Arlington Road
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 353-3740
(Focused exclusively on children suspected of having an autism spectrum disorder)
Spencer Psychology
Jennifer Spencer, Ph.D., HSPP
Misha Graves, Ph.D., NCSP
482 South Landmark Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47403-5000
(812) 333-8474
Fax: (812) 961-3804
Email: admin@spencerpsychology.com
Website: https://spencerpsychology.com/
(Ages 12 months through 18 years for autism. Ages 3 through adult for mental health.)
Susan J. Rautio Dietz, PhD, HSPP
Office location:
517 North Walnut Street
Bloomington, IN 47404
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 5185
Bloomington, IN 47407-5185
(812) 332-7394
(Ages 3 years and up for autism. Ages 4 years and up for mental health.)
Carmel
Edward B. Aull, MD
St. Vincent Hospital, Carmel Campus
13430 North Meridian Suite 365
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 582-7654
(Ages 2 years- adult for autism. 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 autism 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: http://www.carmelneuro.com
(Ages birth-geriatric for autism and mental health)
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 and mental health)
Community Psychological Consultants
Mary Sanders, Ph.D.
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 and mental health)
Indiana Health Group
Nirav Bigelow, PhD, PsyD, HSPP
(Age 3 years- adult for both autism and mental health)
Richard Jones, PhD, HSPP
(Ages 2-64 years for both autism and mental health)
703 Pro Med Lane
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 843-9922 or (800) 276-1122
Fax: (317) 581-3918
Website: http://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 autism. Ages 4 1/2-5 years- adult for mental health.)
Columbia City
Bowen Center
Columbia City Office
Kishore Sriram, MD
Hani Ahmad, MD
119 West Market Street
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 248-8176
Fax: (260) 248-2366
Website: http://www.bowencenter.org/
(Ages 5 years- adult for autism and mental health)
Columbus
Estes Neuropsychology
Kristen Hurley, Psy.D., HSPP
2675 Fox Pointe Drive, Suite A
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-0900
Fax: (888) 366-7403
Email: office@estesnp.com
Website: http://www.estesneuropsychology.com/
(Age 18 years and younger for autism and mental health)
Danville
Hendricks Therapy
Rick Robertson, MD
202 Myers Road
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 718-8436
Fax: (317) 718-8438
Email: staff@hendrickstheraphy.com
Website: http://www.hendrickstherapy.com/
(Ages 3 years- adult for autism and mental health)
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 autism and mental health)
Deaconess Clinic Downtown
Stacy Blankenbuehler, PhD, HSPP
421 Chestnut Street
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 426-9779, option 1
Email: Dr.Stacy_Blankenbuehler@deaconess.com
(Ages 2-7 years for autism and mental health)
Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center
Lisa Fisher, MA, CCC-SLP
Jim Schroeder, PhD, HSPP
3701 Bellemeade Avenue
Evansville, IN 47714 (812) 479-1411
(Has a team including a clinical psychologist)
Website: Http://www.easterseals.com/in-sw/
(Ages 2- 17 years for autism and mental health)
Fort Wayne
Bowen Center
Ft. Wayne Office
Kelly Baumgarden, PhD, HSSP
Tammy Truijens PhD, HSSP
2100 Goshen Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 471-3500 or (800) 342-5652 (registration and scheduling)
Fax: (260) 471-4263
Website: http://www.bowencenter.org/
(Ages birth through adult for autism and mental health)
Fort Wayne Neuropsychology
Ronald Williams, PhD, ABN, HSPP (Sees adults only for both autism and mental health)
Tasha Williams, PhD (Sees all ages for both autism and mental health)
Christina Stemmler, PsyD (Sees ages 5 and up for both autism and mental health)
4306 East State Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 460-3203
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 autism and mental health)
Parkview Children’s Pediatric Specialty Clinic
Lisa Bergeron, MD
Rachel Miller, RN, CPNP
1115 Parkview Plaza Drive, Suite 210
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 266-5400
(Ages 18 months through 16 years exclusively for autism and/or developmental disabilities)
Huntington
Bowen Center
Huntington Office
Kishore Sriram, MD
2860 Northpark Avenue
Huntington, IN 46750
(260) 356-2875
Fax: (260) 358-0611
Website: http://www.bowencenter.org/
(Ages 4 years- adult for autism. Ages 5 years- adult for mental health.)
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: http://brainperformance-in.com/
(Ages 5 years- geriatric for autism and mental health)
Children's Resource Group (CRG)
Janel Burchfield, PsyD, HSPP
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
Julie T. Steck, PhD, HSPP
Jillian Wise, PhD, HSPP
9106 North Meridian Street, Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 575-9111
Fax: (317) 571-4470
Email: crg@childrensresourcegroup.org
Website: http://www.childrensresourcegroup.com
(Ages 16 months- adult for autism and mental health)
Easter Seals 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/
(Ages birth- 18 years for autism and mental health. Those with mental health concerns see Dr. Moreau-O’Donnell.)
David J. Posey, MD
9106 North Meridian Street, Suite 210
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 341-4575
Email: dave@drposey.com
Website: http://www.drposey.com
(Age 2 years- adult for both autism and mental health)
Riley Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic
Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center
Noha Minshawi, PhD, HSPP
Martin Plawecki, MD, PhD
Emily Ross, PsyD
Darren Olsen (Post-doc)
1002 Wishard Boulevard, Suite 4110
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Main Office: (317) 944-8162
Fax: (317) 948-0609
Website: https://medicine.iu.edu/departments/psychiatry/clinical-care/autism/
(Ages 1-18 years for autism and mental health)
Riley Hospital for Children
Developmental Pediatrics
Joseph O’Neil, MD
Stephanie Jackson, MD
Jordan Huskins, MD
1002 Wishard Boulevard, Suite 3120
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 944-4846
Fax: (317) 948-0126
Website: https://www.rileychildrens.org/departments/developmental-pediatrics
(Mostly ages 18-42 months with concern for autism and/or developmental delay)
Riley Hospital for Children
Riley Child Development Center
Bill Beechler, MD Behavioral Pediatrician
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
Maura Rouse, PsyD, HSPP
Lynne Sturm, PhD HSPP
Paula D. Sullivan, 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 autism and/or developmental disabilities; will diagnose mental health if seen while evaluating for an autism 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 autism and mental health)
Valena & Associates
Maria Valena, MD
6470 North Shadeland Avenue, Suite C
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 849-9509
Fax: (317) 841-1157
Website: http://www.valenaandassociates.com/providers.php
(Age 5 years- adult for both autism and mental health)
Woodview Psychology Group, LLC
Pam Christy, PsyD, HSPP
Nancy Henein, PsyD, HSPP
Robin Kohli, PsyD, HSPP
Coutney Ward, PsyD, HSPP
Katelyn Strang, 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 autism and mental health)
Lafayette
Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral System
at IU Health Arnett-Lafayette
Mary Lou Ertel, NP
2600 Greenbush
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765)448-8000
Fax: (765)-448-8227
(Internal Health System Referrals only- ages 18- 42 months for concern of autism or ADD/ADHD)
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 2 years- adult for autism. Ages 4 1/2-5 years- adult for mental health.)
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 autism and mental health)
Center for Psychological Development
Brittany Dale, PhD
2205 North Wheeling Avenue
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 287-1922
Fax: (765) 287-9017
Website: www.muncietherapy.com
(Sees children up through young adults in college for autism and mental health)
Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral System
at Meridian Health Services: Suzanne Gresham Center
Nasseer Sayed, MD
Bianca Maya, MD
205 North Tillotson Avenue
Muncie, IN 47304
( (765) 288-1995
Website: http://www.meridianhs.org/Physical/MeridianHealthPediatrics
(Ages 18-42 months with concern for autism)
Psychological Assessment and Consulting (PAC)
Veronica Smith, PhD, HSPP
1806 W. Royale Dr.
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 381-4578
Fax: (765) 252-1316
Website: http://www.pacmuncie.net/
(Ages 1-26 years for autism and mental health)
New Albany
ALL IN Pediatrics
Cynthia Nassim, MD
Heidi Smith, NP
2305 Green Valley Road
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-0405
Website: http://all-inpediatrics.com/
(Ages 18-42 months with concern for autism)
Newburgh
Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral System
at Deaconess Riley Children’s Specialty Center
Maria Ranola, MD
Stacy Blankenbuehler, PhD, HSPP
Sara Dillon, RN, CPNP
Jane Rauscher, RN, CPNP
Denise McDowell, RN, MSN, CPNP
4133 Gateway Boulevard, Suite 1100, Building 2
Newburgh, IN 47630 (Near Evansville)
(812) 858-3143
(Ages 18-42 months with concern for autism)
Noblesville
Center for Psychological Development
Lani Judge, PsyD
23 South Eighth Street Suite 900
Noblesville, IN 46060
(765) 287-1922
Fax: (765) 287-9017
Website: http://www.muncietherapy.com
(Ages 1 year- college age for autism and mental health)
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
(Ages 3 years- adult for both autism and mental health)
South Bend
A Beautiful Mind
Linda Monroe, PhD, HSSP
53846 Generations Drive
South Bend, IN 46635
(574) 243-9370
Fax: (574) 243-9375
Email: lmonroephd@comcast.net
(Ages 3 years- adult for both autism and mental health)
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 3years- adult for autism and mental health)
Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral System
at Beacon Neighborhood Health Center Centennial Clinic
Mary Hope Priffin, MD
Luann Tracey, NP
621 Memorial Drive, Suite 402
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 647-2500
(Ages 18- 24 months with concern for autism)
Warsaw
Bowen Center
Warsaw Corporate Office
Siquilla Liebetrau, PsyD, HSPP LMHC
850 North Harrison Street
Warsaw, IN 46580
(800) 342-5653
TDD: (574) 268-9748
Fax: (574) 269-3995
Website: http://www.bowencenter.org/
(Sees children and adults for both autism and mental health)
Valparaiso
Behavior Specialists of Indiana
Tonia M. Kitchel, EdS
2101 Comeford Road
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-6705
Email: bsinoa@behaviorspecialist.net
Website: https://www.bsitherapy.com/
(Age 3 years- adult for autism and mental health)
Out of State:
Most of These Also Serve Indiana
Illinois
Little Friends Center for Autism, Inc.
Dr. Cynthia Brouillard, PsyD, Clinical Director
Patti Boheme, MS, LCPC, Executive Vice President
140 North Wright Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 305-4196
Fax: (630) 305-4785
Website: http://www.littlefriendsinc.com
(Ages infant- adult for autism and mental health)
MidAmerican Psychological Institute, PC
Daniel J. Moran, PhD, BCBA
1415 Maple Road
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 735-0732
Email: daniel.moran@comcast.net
Website: http://www.thempinstitute.com
(All ages for autism 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 autism 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-assessment-research-treatment-and-services-center
(Ages 2- adult for autism 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
Kruti Archarya, MD
Pamela Bondy, MS
Tamar Heller, PhD
Irma Hernandez, MSW, LCSW
Joan Ingram, PhD
Susan Kahan, MS
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 autism and mental health)
Kentucky
University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics
Weisskopf Center
Eva R. Markham, EdD
411 E. Chestnut Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 588-0850
Website: http://www.uoflphysicians.com/weisskopf-center
(Ages 18 months- 18 years for autism and other developmental disability concerns, genetic disorders, organic behavior disorders (ADHD) and learning disabilities)
PsychBC
Jodi L. Goodin, LCSW, Psy.D (Beginning 1/1/19)
10331 Champion Farms Drive (Springhurst Office)
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 313-6877
Website: https://psychbc.com/locations/kentucky/louisville-champion-farms-ky
(Ages 3-17 years for autism and mental health)
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
Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039
(513) 636-4611 or (800) 344-2462 ext. 6-4611
Website: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/k/autism
(Ages 18 months- 12 years for autism and mental health)
Kincaid, J., Pratt, C. & Wheeler, M.(2018) How and where to obtain a diagnosis/assessment in Indiana: autism spectrum disorders and mental health. Retrieved from https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/how-and-where-to-obtain-a-diagnosis-assessment-in-indiana.
