Address: 1776 Ygnacio Valley Rd #100 | Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Rating: 3.80 (3 reviews)
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About Bayside Medical Group Walnut Creek
Bayside Medical Group is dedicated to providing the highest-quality care to our patients. We specialize in the care of children from birth to the late teen years. Our team of clinicians and specially trained medical office staff has earned a reputation for excellence, serving generations of families in the Bay Area. All of our clinicians are certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Please note that without member information we cannot guarantee that your specific plan covers these services. We recommend asking the care provider before beginning services.
We will never come to this office again were going to find another practice. The front desk staff at this location are RUDE. My mom brought my son for an...
Maysa B.
February 21, 2024
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Been coming here for my 2 year olds healthcare needs for the last 1.5 years. Cannot recommend highly enough. Not sure if we can ever leave WC because Id...
Jessie Y.
June 6, 2023
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I am trying to call the office to follow up on the ear drop that the doctor prescribed for my son but CVS did not receive the fax. But no one is answering...
Ross C.
February 2, 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
Your pediatrician might be able to administer screenings, but most general doctors are not trained to formally diagnose autism. They might refer you to a qualified diagnostic clinician which include:
Developmental Pediatricians
Child Psychologists
Child Psychiatrists
Pediatric Neurologists
Pediatric Neuropsychologists
Your experience might look different depending on the type of clinician you choose. Many families prefer working with developmental pediatricians. Others might work with a psychiatrist or another specialist to get a different perspective.
A formal ASD diagnosis, or a medical diagnosis, helps you get the support your family needs, especially within the context of accessing medically necessary therapies and services.
Insurance Coverage for Therapies: Medically necessary therapies for ASD are often covered by insurance including, but not limited to, speech therapy, ABA therapy, and occupational therapy.
Financial Support: A diagnosis is required when applying for social security or disability benefits.
Plan for Care: A diagnosis helps identify your child’s support needs. For example, your child might need to develop social communication and self-regulation skills.
Future Research: The more data we gather through evaluations, the more we can improve services for autistic children and adults.
“Early Intervention” might be the provider’s way of describing services that they provide to babies or young children. However, it might also indicate that the provider is a vendor for your state’s publicly funded program. This means the services with this provider might be covered by your state!
The first step in accessing these free services from your state is to get an evaluation. The evaluation will help the state determine what services your child qualifies for, if any. You can find your state’s local EI program by clicking here.
When you contact your local center, say “I have concerns about my child’s development and I would like to have my child evaluated to find out if they are eligible for early intervention services.” They will ask screening questions and arrange for an evaluation, which is provided for free.
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