Neuropsychological Assessment

To advance exemplary services, research, education, and policies to support the well-being of all New Mexicans. The Center for Development and Disability serves children and adults throughout New Mexico with developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities. Our programs include home visits, screenings, evaluations, and early intervention services.

The BIAC supports evidence based research and education and advises public and private entities to enhance the statewide system of comprehensive, community based resources, services and supports that maximize the personal choices and functional independence of persons with brain injuries. The BIAC also promotes prevention and increased public awareness to decrease the incidence of brain injuries.

We understand that every child learns differently and each family has a different set of circumstances that may affect treatment. At Autism Learning Collaborative, we offer a wide range of ABA therapy services including in-home, center-based, in-school, telehealth, and social skills services. Our comprehensive therapy programs are designed to help children build important sets of skills in areas such as:

Behavior Planning
Fine and Gross Motor Skills
Language and Communication
Play Skills
Pre-Academic Skills
Self-Help
Social Skills
And more!

Additional Albuquerque sites:
3400 Candelaria Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
1510 San Pedro Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Additional locations nationally: Dallas, Omaha, & San Antonio

Bridges is central New Mexico’s premier behavioral healthcare provider serving individuals with Autism. We believe in a holistic approach to serving our clients and their families, through our menu of multi-disciplinary services.

We provide Autism Diagnostic Evaluations, and make sure families and clients understand all aspects of care, from the selection of the most beneficial services and insurance coverage options to treatment goals and strategies.
We help clients and their families learn functional skills, such as social, communication, cognitive, and behavioral skills in their homes, our ABA Center, therapists’ offices, schools, and communities.
We support the individual on the spectrum with ABA, Behavior Therapy, and/or Speech Therapy.
We support the parents and caregivers through Parent Training and Family Guidance.
We support the entire family with our Individual and Family Counseling.
With a 20+ year local history, Bridges has cultivated a deep and extensive network of relationships with New Mexico educational institutions, insurance companies, healthcare organizations, and community partners.

ABA Center
Location: 9019 Washington St NE Bldg A, Albuquerque, NM 87113
Bridges' new ABA Center provides children with a blend of individualized and group instruction, preparing them with classroom-readiness skills. Our team, lead by BCBAs and Speech Therapists, is highly skilled in promoting communication and peer socialization and addressing challenging behaviors.
Our fun and secure outdoor playground provides children with the physical movement they need while enjoying our gorgeous New Mexico weather. Our indoor play area is another great option for sensory and play activities.

We are a therapist-run organization that began in July of 2005 to serve children and families’ needs through early intervention.

Today we have teams with speech-language, occupational, physical, and family therapists. We also have a nurse, nutritionist, family services coordinators, developmental instructions, infant massage therapists, and pediatric specialists. Our mental health clinicians specializing in play therapy interventions, MDMR, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and more. Our Autism program has 16 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) and about 50 Registered Behavior Therapists (RBT).

Amplified Therapy is a New Mexico Family Infant Toddler provider in Catron, Grant, Hidalgo, and Luna Counties. The NM FIT program provides early intervention services and supports to families of children aged birth to three who have or who are at risk for developmental delays or disabilities.

In addition to working with the FIT program, ATI also provides occupational and speech-language pathology services to various school districts in southwestern New Mexico and southeastern Arizona.

We provide pediatric neuropsychological evaluations using a private interview and standardized testing. We provide a comprehensive report that discusses results, diagnoses, and recommendations.

Child Find screenings (ages 3-5), IEPs, Special Education (ages 5+).
Child Find: (505) 855-9930 / Request Diagnostic Technician. There are 3 Diagnostic Centers families may be assigned to for screening: SE/SW, NW or NE.
Special Education: (505) 855-9900 / Contact Main Receptionist for Specialist Education.

For specific District Services, visit: https://www.aps.edu/special-education/district-services.

We are an interdisciplinary clinic with speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists. We specialize in autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities.

Autism Specialists provides speech and language therapy and occupational therapy to individuals with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities (e.g., intellectual disabilities). We also have extensive experience in working with individuals who have a co-existing mental illness (e.g., depression, bipolar, anxiety, personality disorders). We work with individuals of all ages from infancy to adulthood.

At Bilingual Multicultural Services, Inc. (BMSI) we have the Best Team Support where therapists diagnose and treat individuals of all ages who are impacted by mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling conditions. Various programs for all ages, providing occupational, physical, speech and language, psychological, social work, professional development and consulting, and birth-3 (FIT) services.

Any citizen of New Mexico with a developmental disability may ask for assistance in obtaining a specialized wheelchair and/or custom molded seating system from the Specialty Seating Clinic.

The Specialty Seating Clinic is in Albuquerque and is staffed with a physical therapist and an occupational therapist along with experienced staff members.

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) providers supply the appropriate wheelchair components and the new custom seating systems are manufactured at the clinic for individuals with developmental disabilities. The clinic staff can also troubleshoot problems and make minor repairs to existing wheelchairs and seating systems.

The Autism Spectrum Evaluation Clinic (ASEC) provides diagnostic evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or related conditions. We see children ages three and older to evaluate social and emotional development, communication, thinking, problem-solving ability, adaptive skills, and behavior.

Our teams have strong expertise in ASD and developmental disabilities. Teams may include a pediatrician, clinical psychologist, speech-language pathologist, family therapist, or clinical social worker. Trainees from different fields often observe and participate in clinics.
Following an evaluation, we support families to find resources for their children. We provide recommendations for treatment or other evaluations if needed. If a child is diagnosed with ASD, we refer to other services in the Autism Programs at the CDD or community services.
Medicaid or private insurance are billed for evaluations. The NM Department of Health supports the clinic.