The Autism Clinic at UCSF's Children's Center at Langley Porter serves families and children affected by autistic spectrum disorders — autism, pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) and Aspergers syndrome. The clinic, which was established in 1983, moved to UCSF in 1989 and follows more than 3,000 children. It is one of the largest and most active autism specialty clinics in the United States.
The clinic combines ongoing clinical research, cutting-edge diagnostic procedures specific to the autistic spectrum disorders and individualized treatment plans. We have a special focus on the diagnosis of children younger than three years of age, but we serve the entire autistic population through the school years into adulthood.
In accordance with the California Diagnostic Best Practice Standards, our experts conduct an in-depth developmental history, play session and cognitive assessment with each child. Symptom-specific treatment plans and behavioral interventions are then developed based on the autistic learning disability approach. In developing a treatment plan, we focus on the entire family and use a range of methodologies and evidence-based treatment strategies. We also partner with school and community based providers.
The Autism Clinic offers a two-week intensive parent and child training program for newly diagnosed children, their families and treatment providers.
Bryna Siegel, a developmental psychologist and director of the Autism Clinic. consults with schools and government agencies throughout the United States in developing treatment programs, as well as frequently lecturing nationally and internationally to teachers, mental health professionals and parents.
The Autism Clinic welcomes colleagues from many disciplines to visit the clinic, observe assessment procedures and meet with clinic staff. Please contact the clinic coordinator or director to make arrangements.
To make an appointment, please call the number below for any necessary forms and have your child's pediatrician or specialist fax the forms back to us.
Autism
401 Parnassus Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94143
Phone: (415) 476-7500
Fax: (415) 475-7163
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Appointments scheduled for 8:30 a.m. and 9:15 a.m.
Last updated February 17, 2010
