Address: 202 N. Division St, Suite 300 | Auburn, WA 98001
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About Mary Bridge Pediatrics - Auburn
Mary Bridge Children’s – Primary Care (Auburn) provides a full range of general pediatric services. Located in the main MultiCare Auburn Medical Center campus, our clinic offers well-child visits, sports physicals, care for common illnesses and much more for children from birth through age 18. Our experienced pediatricians and nurse practitioners are committed to collaborating with your family to help your child thrive. You can expect our team to listen to your concerns, answer your questions and care for your child with warmth and compassion. Should your child ever need more specialized care, our providers work closely with the pediatric specialists at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Center in Tacoma. Primary care providers and specialists share information through our secure electronic health record system, ensuring your child’s care is safe, comprehensive and well coordinated.
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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.
Children to teens
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