UCLA CART is committed to assisting you and your family in navigating autism spectrum disorder. As a multidisciplinary center situated within UCLA, we bring together autism researchers and clinicians dedicated to making a difference in the lives of families affected by autism.
Explore below to discover what UCLA CART can offer you and find out how to get started.
To schedule an autism evaluation, contact:
Our coordinators will assist you in determining whether an autism evaluation is the appropriate course of action and will guide you through the process.
UCLA CART offers three treatment programs that provide varying levels of care:
To schedule appointments with a psychologist, psychiatrist, neurologist, or any of our other clinical specialists, please contact:
Our coordinators will help you determine if the UCLA CAN Clinic is the right place for you and/or your family.
To enroll in a short-term integrated day treatment program for children aged 2-4 years, contact:
UCLA KidsConnect is a five-day a week, six-hour a day program. All aspects of the program are fully integrated and coordinated to create an individualized, comprehensive, consistent, interdisciplinary, and therapeutic environment.
To enroll in short-term social skills treatment programs for preschoolers, adolescents, and young adults, contact:
PEERS®) is world-renowned for providing evidence-based social skills treatment to preschoolers, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, and other socio-emotional problems.
Research allows us to answer questions that contribute to understanding the diverse communities we live in and the course of human development.
Autistic individuals, neurotypical individuals, and families are important pieces in solving these questions, which are often tested using different methods.
Some of our research informs the development of interventions and programs for children and their families. Other research provides us with information about topics that inform further research.
Participation in research studies is free, will not require you to pay, and will not require you to have insurance.
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UCLA CART delivers information, knowledge, and resources to individuals and families and trainings for hundreds of professionals each year. We invite you to join us throughout the year at one of our many events brining you the latest in research and clinical care to keep you, your family, and our community informed.
UCLA CART provides information, knowledge, and resources to individuals and families, along with training for hundreds of professionals each year. We invite you to join us at one of our many events throughout the year, bringing you the latest in research and clinical care to keep you, your family, and our community informed.
Based on the initial assessment, consultations, and/or recommendations provided by our clinical team, email the CAN Clinic to schedule the your treatment appointments.
Based on the initial assessment, consultations, and/or recommendations provided by our clinical team, email the CAN Clinic to schedule the your treatment appointments.
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