Why we started
The ADC was created in 2019 to meet the very high demand for autism evaluations. The rate of autism has increased from 1 in 150 in 2000, to 1 in 54 as of 2016. Families in New Mexico were previously on evaluation wait lists for nearly two years before receiving a diagnosis. Increasing access to diagnosis is critical to accessing intervention earlier in life and increasing treatment outcomes.
How we are funded
The ADC is funded through a Research and Public Service Project grand from the NM Department of Higher Education and the NM Department of Health. We are housed within New Mexico State University.
Meet the Team
Heike
Joan
MacKenzie
Smith
Victoria
Kali
Calra
GA’s from CD
GA’s from CEP
