Our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families. We continually strive to be the premier resource for autism services in Philadelphia providing programs that meet the needs of each person and family.

The Center for Autism serves over 800 individuals and families each year through its services and programs. Since it was founded in 1955, the Center has helped thousands of people throughout the Phila

Pre-K Program
Our Pre-K Program is a center-based, outpatient program for children ages 2-5 years old. The programâs primary goal is to address the core deficits of autism so that each child may improve upon their communication, social interaction, self-regulation and behaviors.

Social Competency Program
Our Social Competency Program is for children and adolescents between the ages of 6 and 15 that have an autism spectrum disorder. Individuals attending the program participate in a variety of groups that address identifying and interpreting social cues, perspective taking, understanding emotions and

Diagnositic Evaluation Services
The Center for Autism offers diagnostic evaluation to people of all ages. Through the use of standardized diagnostic tools, observation of behaviors, and collection of a detailed medical and family history, the Centerâs experienced team of psychiatrists is able to determine an individualâs diagn