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UIC Autism Clinic & TAP Training Center — Kruti Acharya, MD

Developmental Pediatrics · Chicago, IL
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Focus
autism diagnosis neurodevelopmental developmental delay
Area
Chicago, IL
Description
University-based autism clinic with a board-certified developmental-behavioral pediatrician providing screenings and diagnostic evaluations for known or suspected autism spectrum disorders.
Website
ahs.uic.edu

What this developmental pediatric offers

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The Autism Clinic and TAP Training Center at UIC provides specialized diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders across the lifespan. As a regional training center of the TAP of Illinois Service Network, it integrates clinical services, professional training, and research translation.

Leadership
Tamar Heller — Director
Mark Dixon — Faculty Director, Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Clinicians
Susan Kahan — Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Ellyn McNamara — Assistive Technology Specialist
Kruti Acharya — Board Certified Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician
Zhihui (John) Yi — Bilingual Clinical Coordinator
Populations served
Individuals with known or suspected autism spectrum disorders (ASD) Individuals with developmental disabilities Families of individuals with ASD School districts and intervention programs
Ages
All ages across the lifespan
On-site therapies
Behavioral analysis (ABA) Individual therapy Family therapy Social skills groups Assistive technology support Cognition Behavior and Mindfulness therapy
Services
Psychological evaluations Speech and language evaluations Assistive technology evaluations Screenings and diagnostic evaluations Family treatment Social skills groups Classroom consultations for teachers Education and provider consultations Community training and resources Student training (undergraduate and graduate)
Programs
TAP of Illinois Service Network (regional training center) Coalition of Autistic Neurodivergent Students (CANS) Family Resource Room Cognition Behavior and Mindfulness Clinic
Languages
English Mandarin Chinese
Phone
312.413.1871
Highlights
Part of the University of Illinois Chicago's College of Applied Health Sciences; serves individuals of all ages with ASD and their families across the Chicago region.
Approach
Commitment to working with families and community partners; emphasis on training next-generation professionals, systems change, and translating research into practice.

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What to look for in a developmental pediatric

  • Board certification in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics or Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
  • Wait time for an evaluation — often long, so ask early
  • Whether they do formal autism diagnostic evaluations
  • How they coordinate with therapy and school