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Developmental Pediatrician Providers in Palo Alto
📍 Palo Alto (main CHC site)
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital / Stanford-affiliated Developmental Services (Santa Clara County outreach)
📍 725 Welch Rd (Stanford campus clinics) — primary location Palo Alto
Stanford Children’s Health — Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics (referral program)
📍 770 Welch Rd
Stanford Children's Health — Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic
📍 300 Pasteur Drive (Lucile Packard Children's Hospital and affiliated outpatient sites)
Stanford Children's Health Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Stanford Children's Health Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital / Stanford Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
📍 725 Welch Road (Mary L. Johnson Ambulatory Care & other Stanford sites)
Stanford Children's Health Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Stanford Children's Health Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Children's Health Council / Emergent Behavior Clinic (CHC) — Palo Alto (neurodevelopmental/behavioral evaluations)
📍 650 Clark Way
Children’s Health Council / Palo Alto — Developmental-Behavioral Services (accepts East Bay referrals)
📍 650 Clark Way
Stanford Children's Health Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Stanford Children's Health – Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
📍 300 Pasteur Drive (Stanford Children's Health main campus)
Stanford Children’s Health — Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic
📍 730 Welch Rd (main Stanford Children’s campus) — clinic locations vary
What to Look For in Developmental Pediatrician
Developmental pediatricians are medical doctors specialized in diagnosing and treating developmental disorders including autism. They can provide formal autism diagnoses, prescribe medications, and coordinate care.
- ✓Board certification in developmental-behavioral pediatrics
- ✓Experience with autism spectrum disorders
- ✓Thorough evaluation process
- ✓Care coordination with therapists
- ✓Reasonable wait times for follow-ups
Insurance: Most health insurance covers developmental pediatrician visits. Wait times for initial appointments can be 3-12 months in many areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Your Regional Office
San Andreas Regional Center
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📍 6203 San Ignacio Avenue, Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95119, San Jose
✉️ info@sanandreasregional.org
🕐 Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Individuals must have a developmental disability that originates before age 18, is expected to continue indefinitely, and constitutes a substantial disability. This includes intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and conditions closely related to intellectual disability or requiring treatment similar to that required for individuals with an intellectual disability.
California Resources
Key Laws
SB 946
Requires health insurance to cover behavioral health treatment for autism, including ABA therapy.
Lanterman Act
Guarantees services and supports for Californians with developmental disabilities through Regional Centers.
AB 1062
Requires school districts to use evidence-based practices for students with autism.
Funding Sources
Regional Center
Provides services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including autism. Free evaluation and services.
Medi-Cal
California's Medicaid program covers ABA, speech therapy, OT, and other autism services.
Private Insurance
SB 946 mandates autism coverage. Contact your insurer for specific benefits.
School District (IEP)
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for children ages 3-22 with disabilities.
Early Start
Early intervention for children 0-3 through Regional Centers. Free evaluation.