The 20 Best Autism Spectrum Disorder Doctors Near Me in New Haven, CT

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 83 doctor with experience in Autism Spectrum Disorder near New Haven, CT. Of these, 67 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Elite in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Elite in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    800 Howard Ave, Yale Physicians Bldg, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Matthew State is a psychiatrist who specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry as well as human genetics. He is chair of the psychiatry department, president of the Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute and a member of the Weill Institute for Neurosciences. Over the past 15 years, State's laboratory has played a leading role in elucidating how rare and de novo (new) genetic mutations can contribute to autism spectrum and Tourette disorders. State earned his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in psychiatry and a fellowship in child psychiatry at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA. He then earned his doctoral degree in genetics at Yale University. State has received numerous honors, including the Tarjan Award from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Ruane Prize from the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation and Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health from the National Academy of Medicine. He was elected to membership in the National Academy of Medicine in 2013. He is the Oberndorf Family Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at UCSF. Dr. State is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, Movement Disorders, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. State is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Psychiatry.

    Elite in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Elite in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Yale University School Of Medicine

    333 Cedar St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fred Volkmar is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Volkmar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Asperger's Syndrome.

    Elite in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Internal Medicine

    Cornell Scott Hill Health Corporation

    428 Columbus Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Roberts is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Cytomegalovirus Infection.

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    Distinguished in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Psychiatry
    Distinguished in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Psychiatry

    Office

    350 George St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Max Rolison is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Rolison is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Distinguished in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Psychiatry
    Distinguished in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Psychiatry

    Yale Univ School Of Medicine

    230 S Frontage Rd, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roger Jou is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Jou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Distinguished in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    Yale University

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yong-hui Jiang is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Jiang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angelman Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, MELAS Syndrome, and Prader-Willi Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatric Neurology

    Yale New Haven Childrens Hospital

    1 Park St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jong Rho is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Rho is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and West Syndrome.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatric Neurology
    300 Cedar St, Section Of Neurology,yale University School Of Medicine, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Beslow is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Beslow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Wyburn-Mason Syndrome, and Vein of Galen Aneurysm. Dr. Beslow is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Pediatric Neurology.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Office

    350 George St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Bloch is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Bloch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Tourette Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Major Depression, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Palladino is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Palladino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asthma in Children, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Yale New Haven Childrens Hospital

    1 Park St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saquib Lakhani is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Lakhani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Polydactyly, Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, and Wildervanck Syndrome.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrics

    Yale New Haven Childrens Hospital

    1 Park St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Engin Deniz is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Deniz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Office

    300 George St Fl 6, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Leckman is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Leckman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Transient Tic Disorder, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Connecticut Mental Health Center

    34 Park St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Westphal is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Westphal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Yale University

    300 George St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Alexander is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia.

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Yale Univ School Of Medicine

    230 S Frontage Rd, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Flora Vaccarino is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Vaccarino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tourette Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrics

    Yale Univ School Of Medicine

    230 S Frontage Rd, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Linda Mayes is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Mayes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Metopic Ridge, Craniosynostosis, Absence Seizure, Plagiocephaly, and Craniectomy.

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Yale Univ School Of Medicine

    230 S Frontage Rd, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Fernandez is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Anorexia.

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Connecticut Mental Health Center

    34 Park St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vinod Srihari is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Srihari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Yale-New Haven Hosp-Hme Care Prog

    789 Howard Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Leventhal is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Leventhal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His clinical expertise encompasses Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Autism Spectrum Disorder?

    Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder. It often appears in the first 2 to 3 years of life. ASD affects the brain's ability to develop normal social and communication skills.

    When should I see an Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor near New Haven, CT?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor near New Haven, CT?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Autism Spectrum Disorder doctors near New Haven, CT?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Autism Spectrum Disorder doctors near New Haven, CT?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor near New Haven, CT?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor near New Haven, CT?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Autism Spectrum Disorder doctors near New Haven, CT?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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