We're the experts in whole-child autism care
Our doctors provide diagnoses for autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and the full range of developmental differences. Our collaborative team provides children with personalized ABA, medical, and developmental therapies — all in one place.
What we do
Your home base for autism diagnosis and therapies
Effective care that’s complete and coordinated
Our physicians and therapists work side by side, offering autism diagnosis, medical care, ABA,Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) builds new skills and reduces problem behaviors through changes in your child’s learning environment, leading to improved neural networks for sensory, motor, cognitive, and social-emotional functions.speech and occupational therapies, and more, all in one warm and welcoming environment.
Visible results and measurable outcomes
We offer evidence-based therapies in unique, cohesive treatment plans, leading to significantly greater improvement in Vineland-3Vineland-3 is an assessment tool used in ABA to measure communication, socialization, and daily living skills scores compared with other programs.
A focus on progress, with fewer hurdles for you
You'll be fully involved in your child’s personalized care plan, and we’ll partner with you to make everything easier: insurance, scheduling, in-home care, and more.
You'll be so proud of their progress
Every day we see children soar to new heights. Here are some of their stories — as told by the people who love them.
We care for the whole child
Our world-class team of clinicians, led by pediatricians and neurologists, address the full range of your child’s needs.
- Communication
- Social skills
- Emotion regulation
- Sensory processing
- Fine and gross motor skills
- Seizures
- Nutrition
- Sleep
- Gastrointestinal symptoms
- Anxiety
- Attention
- And more
Why choose Cortica
How we're different
| Cortica | Others | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical, ABA, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and more — all in one place | ||
| Coordinated, multidisciplinary team at every site, led by pediatric doctors | ||
| Available at Cortica centers, by telehealth, in home, in school, and in the community | Some | |
| Autism diagnosis by an internal medical team | ||
| Whole child assessment and progress tracking | ||
| Leaders in neurodevelopment research with over 100 peer-reviewed publications by our doctors |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you in-network with my health insurance?
We’re in-network with some of the largest health insurance companies, including Aetna, Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare and more. In-network coverage may vary based on your home state, plan type, and the services your child receives at Cortica. Please reach out to us for more information about specific health insurance plans and covered services.
Where is Cortica located?
We have locations throughout the United States, and we offer care in the clinic, at your home or by telehealth, depending on your location and insurance coverage. Please visit our Where to Find Us page to see our Cortica locations. If you don’t live near a Cortica center, we may still be able to provide at-home and telehealth services. Give us a call to learn more.
What ages do you accept?
Children are our primary focus at Cortica, and our team is made up of experts in pediatric care. We serve patients from birth to 17 years of age.
What services do you offer?
We offer a wide range of medical and therapy services, including ABA, diagnostic testing, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, counseling and much more. Visit our Services page to learn more. Not all services may be available in all locations.
Do you only provide care for autism?
We specialize in autism care, but we also serve a broader range of neurodiverse patients, including those with developmental delay, ADHD, epilepsy, genetic syndromes, sensory processing disorder, and more. Our team has expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide spectrum of developmental challenges.
Do you offer in-school services?
Depending on your child’s clinical needs and their school, we may be able to provide in-school ABA in certain districts. We are NPA certified in California.
Does my child need a diagnosis before we start services?
No. Our medical team, led by pediatricians and neurologists, can perform a thorough evaluation of your child, including autism testing, and provide you with an accurate diagnosis.