The 20 Best Autism Spectrum Disorder Doctors Near Me in watchung, NJ

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 128 doctor with experience in Autism Spectrum Disorder near watchung, NJ. Of these, 111 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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128 providers found
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Pediatric Neurology

    11 Overlook Road, Suite 230, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bernard Maria is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Maria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His clinical expertise encompasses Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Batten Disease, CLN3 Disease, and CLN1 Disease. Dr. Maria is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Maria is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside

    776 Mountain Blvd Ste 107, 
    Watchung, NJ 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Liren Li is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Watchung, New Jersey. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Referral may be required

    Office

    114 E 2nd St, 
    Plainfield, NJ 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Deepali Mattoo is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Plainfield, New Jersey. Dr. Mattoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Obesity in Children, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Scarlet Fever. Dr. Mattoo is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Referral may be required

    Qinyue Liu, MD

    27 Mountain Boulevard, Suite 3, 
    Warren, NJ 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Qinyue Liu is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Warren, New Jersey. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced 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 Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Asperger's Syndrome, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Major Depression. Dr. Liu is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Referral may be required

    Office

    939 Park Ave, 
    Plainfield, NJ 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Joanne Morin is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Plainfield, New Jersey. Dr. Morin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Scarlet Fever, Asthma in Children, and Diarrhea. Dr. Morin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Referral may be required
    1907 Park Avenue, Suite 204, 
    South Plainfield, NJ 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Antonio Thomas is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in South Plainfield, New Jersey. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced 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 Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Croup, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Thomas is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Referral may be required

    Rise & Shine Pediatrics PC

    904 Oak Tree Avenue Suite P, 
    South Plainfield, NJ 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Kalpana Kumari is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in South Plainfield, New Jersey. Dr. Kumari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder and Arteriovenous Malformation. Dr. Kumari is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Kumari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Internal Medicine

    Morristown Medical Center

    100 Madison Ave Fl 1, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Theodor Feigelman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Feigelman is rated as an Experienced 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 Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Moebius Syndrome, and Obesity.

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Referral may be required

    Rutgers Health Department Of Psychiatry

    671 Hoes Ln W Ste 338A, 
    Piscataway, NJ 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sherie Novotny is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Piscataway, New Jersey. Dr. Novotny is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD). Dr. Novotny is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Overlook Medical Center

    99 Beauvoir Avenue, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lorraine Lazar is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Lazar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss. Dr. Lazar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Lazar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Pediatric Neurology

    11 Overlook Road, Suite 230, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients

    Harvey Bennett is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Bennett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Bennett is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Bennett is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Referral may be required

    Office

    190 Meisel Ave, 
    Springfield, NJ 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rene Esquerre is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Springfield, New Jersey. Dr. Esquerre is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Croup, Scarlet Fever, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Referral may be required

    Alta Orthopedics PC

    33 Bleeker St, 
    Millburn, NJ 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Yilda Mayo is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Millburn, New Jersey. Dr. Mayo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Congenital Bowing of Long Bones, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Mayo is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Rutgers Health Department Of Pediatrics

    89 French St Ste 2300, 
    New Brunswick, NJ 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emanuel Dicicco-Bloom is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Dicicco-Bloom 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. Dr. Dicicco-Bloom is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Distinguished in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Referral may be required

    Office

    654 E Jersey St, 
    Elizabeth, NJ 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Grelecki Steven is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Dr. Steven 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder, Major Depression, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Schizophrenia. Dr. Steven is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside

    150 New Providence Rd, 
    Mountainside, NJ 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ileana Bernal-Schnatter is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Mountainside, New Jersey. Dr. Bernal-Schnatter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Selective Mutism, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Referral may be required

    Office

    590 Westfield Ave Ste 4, 
    Westfield, NJ 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leopold Bolona is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Westfield, New Jersey. Dr. Bolona is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Bolona is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Referral may be required

    Mind Matters Psychiatry LLC

    233 Mount Airy Rd Ste 100, 
    Basking Ridge, NJ 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Huma Ansari is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Dr. Ansari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Schizoaffective Disorder. Dr. Ansari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    400 Center St, 
    Garwood, NJ 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Czech
    Accepting New Patients

    Romana Kulikova is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Garwood, New Jersey. Dr. Kulikova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, Aphantasia, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Dr. Kulikova is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Referral may be required

    Active Care Chatham LLC

    17 Watchung Ave, 
    Chatham, NJ 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Margot Kerrigan is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Chatham, New Jersey. Dr. Kerrigan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Auditory Processing Disorder, Croup, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Kerrigan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 watchung, NJ?

    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 watchung, NJ?

    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 watchung, NJ?

    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 watchung, NJ?

    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 watchung, NJ?

    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 watchung, NJ?

    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 watchung, NJ?

    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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