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What Is Autism? How Do I Get My Patient/Child Evaluated?

Learn more about the signs of autism and what to do if you think your child might have autism. Find information about referrals to the Center for Disabilities and Development.

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What to Do While You Wait for an Autism Assessment

Learn more about the services your child might benefit from while you wait for an autism assessment.  

 

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Day of Appointment Information: Learn More About What to Expect

Learn more about what to expect during your appointment at the Center for Disabilities and Development.  

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What's Next: Supporting My child With a Disability

Learn more about the many resources available to you and your child after your diagnostic appointment.  

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PEERS Training

The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS) is an evidence-based social skills program for patients who are interested in developing and maintaining close friendships. 

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The Power of Hippotherapy in Action!

At the Center for Disabilities and Development, we know that therapy doesn’t always happen in a clinic—and sometimes, the best “co-therapist” has four legs!

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Meet CDD's Autism Center Clinic Coordinator

 

Ali coordinates, triages, and serves as a resource for our patients and their families navigating an autism appointment at the Center for Disabilities and Development. 

Ali collaborates with developmental-behavioral pediatricians, child psychiatrists, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, social workers, occupational therapists, and research coordinators so that we can provide comprehensive care for each patient. 

As the first point of contact for patients and their families, Ali helps direct them to schedule the appropriate services, helps coordinate their multi-disciplinary visit, and ensures timely transitions between specialized care provider appointments.

For more information, please contact:
Ali McCue, M.A., CC-SLP
Autism Center Clinic Coordinator
Center for Disabilities and Development
Phone: (319)-353-6900
Email: autism-center@uiowa.edu