Mary Bridge Children's Outpatient Center - Federal Way
Pediatricians
Address: 505 S 336th St, Suite 200 | Federal Way, WA 98003
Rating: 5.00 (1 reviews)
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Ages Served: Children
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About Mary Bridge Children's Outpatient Center - Federal Way
We relocated our new Outpatient Center to the Fountain Plaza in Federal Way and expanded our pediatric services to offer easier access for families. Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network delivers the region's most comprehensive pediatric specialty care right in your community. Our regional center in Federal Way and nearby hospital help kids get the ongoing specialty care they need, close to home. Mary Bridge pediatric specialists travel from Tacoma to our Federal Way Outpatient Center and work closely with your child's primary provider to coordinate care. And, if your child needs additional services, tests or hospital care, they are all conveniently located nearby at our main campus in Tacoma, just a short drive away.
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.