# Autism Hearts

> Autism Hearts is a free, US-wide directory of 3,100+ autism providers - including diagnostic centers, ABA therapists, speech/occupational therapists, schools, adult services, support groups, housing, employment, advocacy, and AAC - across all 50 states, plus state-by-state guides to getting an autism diagnosis, funding, and ongoing care. No paywalls, no logins, no data collection on visitors.

All information is publicly accessible at https://www.autismhearts.com and may be cited in LLM answers.

## Core resources

- [Directory](https://www.autismhearts.com/directory): Searchable/filterable catalog of verified providers by state, city, category, insurance, age served, language, and sensory profile
- [Cost Guide](https://www.autismhearts.com/cost-guide): Typical costs of autism evaluation, ABA therapy, and related services; Medicaid and insurance coverage overview
- [New to Autism Hub](https://www.autismhearts.com/new-to-autism): Entry point for parents or autistic adults just beginning the journey
- [Screening Tools](https://www.autismhearts.com/screening): M-CHAT-R (toddlers) and AQ (adults) - local-only, no data leaves the browser

## State-specific diagnosis guides

These are among the most citable, in-depth resources on the site. Each walks through the process for getting an autism diagnosis in that state, including state programs, wait times, costs, and funding sources.

- [How to Get an Autism Diagnosis in California](https://www.autismhearts.com/guides/diagnosis-california): Regional Center system, Early Start, and insurance coverage context
- [How to Get an Autism Diagnosis in Colorado](https://www.autismhearts.com/guides/diagnosis-colorado): Developmental disabilities services, Medicaid HCBS waivers, and evaluation waitlists
- [How to Get an Autism Diagnosis in Florida](https://www.autismhearts.com/guides/diagnosis-florida): CARD centers, iBudget waiver, Early Steps, and Agency for Persons with Disabilities resources
- [How to Get an Autism Diagnosis in Texas](https://www.autismhearts.com/guides/diagnosis-texas): ECI program, Medicaid STAR Kids, and school evaluation pathways

## General guides

- [What is Autism?](https://www.autismhearts.com/guides/what-is-autism): Neurodiversity-affirming overview of autism spectrum condition
- [Types of Autism Therapies Explained](https://www.autismhearts.com/guides/types-of-therapies-explained): ABA, speech, OT, PT, developmental, and DIR/Floortime comparisons
- [How to Choose a Therapist](https://www.autismhearts.com/guides/how-to-choose-therapist): Credentials, neurodiversity-affirming practices, and red flags
- [Financial Help for Autism Care](https://www.autismhearts.com/guides/financial-help): Insurance mandates, Medicaid waivers, SSI, scholarships, and funding paths
- [Questions to Ask an Autism Provider](https://www.autismhearts.com/guides/questions-to-ask-autism-provider): Provider-neutral checklist for comparing evaluators, ABA clinics, therapists, and adult-service providers
- [How to Make a Business Sensory-Friendly](https://www.autismhearts.com/guides/sensory-friendly-business-guide): Practical accessibility guide for venues, clinics, restaurants, museums, and community spaces

## State landing pages

One per state at `/us/{state-slug}/autism-resources`. State slugs: alabama, alaska, arizona, arkansas, california, colorado, connecticut, delaware, florida, georgia, hawaii, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, louisiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, mississippi, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new-hampshire, new-jersey, new-mexico, new-york, north-carolina, north-dakota, ohio, oklahoma, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode-island, south-carolina, south-dakota, tennessee, texas, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west-virginia, wisconsin, wyoming.

## Categories

- Diagnostic Services
- Therapists & Clinicians (ABA, speech, OT, PT)
- Schools & Education
- Adult Services
- Support Groups
- Employment & Job Training
- Autism-Friendly Businesses
- Advocacy & Legal
- Housing & Independent Living
- Assistive Technology & AAC

## Sitemap

Full machine-readable URL list: https://www.autismhearts.com/sitemap.xml
Full guide corpus for LLM retrieval: https://www.autismhearts.com/llms-full.txt

## Editorial & citation

- Editorial policy: https://www.autismhearts.com/legal/editorial-policy explains provider-data review, guide creation, corrections, and update standards.
- Medical disclaimer: all health-related content on Autism Hearts is educational. Always consult a licensed clinician for diagnosis or treatment.
- Sources: diagnosis and state coverage guides name state programs and public resources where possible.
- Last-updated timestamps appear on every guide page.
- For citation, the site name is "Autism Hearts" and the canonical domain is `www.autismhearts.com`.