Autism Diagnostic Clinic
Our Autism Diagnostic Clinic provides a multidisciplinary evaluation and diagnosis of children suspected of having autism spectrum disorder.
Autism is a spectrum disorder, which means type and severity of symptoms can vary drastically from child to child.- Autism is a developmental disorder that affects behavior and communication.
- While the most obvious signs tend to start showing around 2-3 years of age, children may be diagnosed earlier — possibly as early as 18 months old.
- Children with autism spectrum disorder may also have other medical issues, such as digestive disorders, seizures, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, phobias, anxiety or sleep disorders.
- Learn more about autism spectrum disorder.
Specialty Care
This clinic is a partnership between UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute and Children’s Nebraska and specialists from both groups provide services. Patients and families meet with a genetic counselor from MMI's Department of Genetic Medicine and a geneticist from Children's Nebraska. Both are qualified to diagnose, manage and treat genetic conditions.
Clinic Details
Some of the most common signs of autism spectrum disorder include:
- Repetitive behaviors, such as repeating words or phrases.
- Getting upset with changes in routine, even if the changes are very small.
- Obsessive interest in a particular topic.
- Overreacting or underreacting to the way things look, sound, smell, feel or taste.
- Delayed speech or no speech development.
- Avoiding eye contact or physical contact.
- Wanting to be alone.
- Difficulty understanding other people’s feelings.
- Flapping hands, spinning in circles or rocking their body back and forth.
A typical clinic evaluation takes a few hours and includes behavioral assessments, genetics, developmental pediatrics and speech evaluations. After the clinical process is complete, a diagnosis may be made and further medical testing may be recommended. Resources may be offered to assist families and caregivers navigate follow-up care and community services. You will receive a letter summarizing the visit within a few weeks of the evaluation.
Providers from the Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Genetic Medicine include:
Children need a physician referral to be evaluated in this clinic. Once that request is received, you’ll be sent an information letter and questionnaire packet. After you return that paperwork, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment.
- Call for an Appointment: 402-955-6570 | Fax: 402-955-4184
The Physicians’ Priority Line is your 24-hour link to pediatric specialists at Children’s Nebraska for referrals, emergency and urgent consults, physician-to-physician consults, admissions, and transport services. Call 855-850-KIDS (5437).
- Learn more about referring patients to Children’s Nebraska.
Children’s Nebraska
Autism Diagnostic Clinic
Cass West
8552 Cast St.
Omaha, NE 68114
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