Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities

The Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (CADD) is an interdisciplinary program offering comprehensive patient care and translational medicine for individuals with autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders.

The Center is a joint endeavor between UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Health℠, and additional collaborations with UT Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders are critical to both our clinical and research missions. CADD is a single home for patients and families where multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment teams work alongside leading scientists utilizing state-of-the-art approaches for understanding and treating neurodevelopmental disorders.

Appointments/Referrals

If you would like to make an appointment, please have your pediatricians complete a referral form and fax the form along with the necessary records to 214-867-5389.

Download a flier with the location for The Center for Autism and Development Disabilities.

Treatment and Services

CADD was created with the broad goal of providing comprehensive treatment and support for children of all ages. We connect families with professionals in the field and help coordinate a wide range of services in the school and community. Our services include:

• Diagnostic evaluations for autism spectrum disorder
• Assessments in pediatric neurology with neurodevelopmental disabilities specialists
• Behavioral intervention
• Psychiatric consultation and treatment
• Psychological and Neuropsychological evaluations and consultations
• Speech and language evaluation and therapy
• Educational assessments and support

Additionally, we have a Resource Library that offers educational information and access to online and community resources.

Parking

How much is parking at The Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (CADD)?

Free parking is available directly in front the UT Southwestern Medical Center, North Campus Bass Building Tower 2.