Evaluations and Therapeutic Services
Social Cipher
Website
Socio-emotional learning game and neurodivergent resources
Webpage: https://www.socialciphergame.com/
Newsletter: Link here!
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Ochsner at The Grove - Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services
10310 The Grove Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Offers evaluations and counseling services
Accepts Most Insurances
Referral needed
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(225) 761-5200
OLOL Pediatric Development & Therapy Center
8415 Goodwood Blvd Suite 200, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Outpatient facility that offers ASD evaluations and a variety of therapies to help families and children (0-18) affected by ASD and other developmental disorders.
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Referral and Intake Packet Required for all new Patients.
Intake Process takes about 3-6 months
Accepts most insurance, including Medicaid.
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Dr. Steven Felix - Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician
4611 Bluebonnet Boulevard, Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Private Practice Physician
Evaluates for ASD and can be part of a care team.
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Private pay only - Usually is able to diagnose in 1 session. If needing diagnostic measures for school, etc. a second appointment will be scheduled.
1st appointment - $600
2nd Appointment- $550
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BIG (Behavioral Intervention Group)
8180 Siegen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Learning center dedicated to helping improve the quality of life for children (0-7) diagnosed with ASD, or with other developmental disorders.
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Accepts most insurance.
Some services require an ASD diagnosis.
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Jefferson Neurobehavioral Group
3939 Houma Blvd, Building 6, Suite 223, Metairie, LA 70006
They have an office in Baton Rouge but the doctor that does ASD evaluations is in Metairie.
Accepts some insurances.
Booked until August
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(504) 304-9259
LSU Psychological Services
Louisiana State University, Johnston Hall #33, Baton Rouge 70803
Offers evaluations and counseling services
Fees based on client's ability to pay
Appointments made months in advance
WAITLIST CURRENTLY CLOSED
(225) 578-1494
1315 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
Offers Evaluations, treatment and medication management for ASD..
need a referral.
3-6 month waitlist
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The Emerge Center
7784 Innovation Park Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Facility utilizing evidence-based therapies to help families and children facing ASD or other communication challenges.
May offer diagnostic services.
Accepts most insurances, including Medicaid.
Medicaid clients are asked to fax a physician referral prior to scheduling.
​Autism Center at Children's Hospital NOLA
210 State Street Building 11 New Orleans, LA 70118
Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and evidence-based treatment for children with suspected or confirmed autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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Ages :18 months to 21 years
18 month waitlist
Referral needed
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Accepts most insurances, Medicaid
Children's Hospital Autism Center
(504) 896-7272
Crossroads Behavioral Health
42334 Deluxe Plaza, Suite 2, Hammond, Louisiana 70403
Provides ASD evaluations
Only Accepts BCBS
They have a cancellation list. They are full until September.
(985) 662-5520
Butterfly Effects
Largest nationwide provider of ABA therapy for families affected by ASD.
Includes parent-training models.
Accepts most insurance.
Requires a diagnosis for ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Support
Families Helping Families - BR
A non-profit resource center organized and directed by family members of individuals with disabilities. We support families whose members have physical, cognitive, mental, emotional, or behavioral disabilities.
Exceptional Lives
Exceptional Lives works with school districts to improve family engagement.
And we offer families the tools and resources you need to support your child.
Louisiana Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities
The Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) serves as the Single Point of Entry (SPOE) into the developmental disabilities services system and oversees public and private residential services and other services for people with developmental disabilities.
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Offers waivers and resources for all Louisiana Residents with developmental disabilities.
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Home of EARLY STEPS - the 0-3 year old intervention program for children. At home evaluations and therapies. Medicaid accepted.
Redstick C.A.R.E.S.
providing counseling and therapy, programs for people with special needs, disabilities, and/or who may be on the autism spectrum, educational and skill building activities, support groups, school system advocacy, and a dedicated CARES phone line to connect those in need to our programs and resources.
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Have a full week of programs for ages 10+
Autism Spectrum Disorder: What Every Parent Needs to Know
By Rosenblatt and Carbone
This fully updated and revised guide offers authoritative, accessible advice about autism that parents can trust.
Find it here
Autism Speaks - Newly Diagnosed
​Autism Speaks has developed a series of comprehensive tool kits to help you and your family access the services and supports you need to get started on this new journey.
The Magnolia Rose Foundation
Support families with autistic children provide a free activity each month for “all” children to give them an opportunity to play together AND learn about each other’s differences. Our mission is to create safe and fun spaces for autistic and neurotypical children to play and learn. To educate parents on inclusion and developmental differences. To establish an environment of growth and understanding of the unique variations in each other.
Beyond Gymnastics
Beyond Gymnastics prides itself on maintaining an inclusive environment that offers a recreational gymnastics experience for every child regardless of abilities, skill level, or backgrounds all while teaching children that it’s okay to play and participate along peers that may be different from themselves.