Intellectual Disability Evaluations in Berkeley
Where to get intellectual disability evaluation in Berkeley: free public options, local providers with sourced details, and what to ask before you book.
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Free public evaluations for Berkeley families
California pays for these evaluations. Which program you contact depends on your child's age. You can use them and a private evaluator at the same time.
Early Start at Regional Center of the East Bay
A free developmental evaluation for babies and toddlers.
- AgesBirth to 3
- CostFree
- How to startRefer your own child. No doctor or diagnosis needed.
- TimelineEvaluation and first plan within 45 days
- Phone(510) 618-6195
- Emailearlystartreferrals@rceb.org
- OnlineStart a referral
How to apply, step by step
- For children from birth to 3 years old.
- RCEB says to call the Early Start Intake line at (510) 618-6195, email earlystartreferrals@rceb.org, fax an inquiry to (510) 678-4156, or complete the general inquiry form online.
- An Intake Coordinator then schedules an interview, and RCEB says the assessment process is completed within 45 days of the first referral.
- Early Start Family Resource Centers listed by DDS: Alameda, Family Resource Navigators (510) 547-7322; Contra Costa, CARE Parent Network (925) 313-0999.
Checked Oct 16, 2026 · rceb.org, dds.ca.gov
Learn moreEarly Childhood Special Education (Preschool Assessment Requests): Berkeley Unified School District
A free special education assessment, whether or not your child attends a district preschool.
- Ages3 to 5
- CostFree
- How to startAsk in writing
- TimelinePlan within 15 days, results within 60 days of signing
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
How to ask the district, step by step
- BUSD asks families to complete the 'Referral for Special Education and Related Services Assessment Form' (North Region SELPA form, in English and Spanish) and send preschool assessment requests to prek-busd-intake@berkeley.net.
- For a child who isn't enrolled in a BUSD school, download the Intake Referral Procedures form (English or Spanish) and bring all documentation to the Special Education Department, 2020 Bonar Street, Suite 301, Berkeley, CA 94702.
- No preschool-specific phone number was found.
- The department's general line is 510-644-6210, open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Write your request letter with the California timelines included.
Checked Oct 16, 2026 · berkeleyschools.net
Learn moreSpecial education assessment: Berkeley Unified School District
A free special education assessment for students in the district.
- AgesKindergarten to 12th grade
- CostFree
- How to startAsk in writing
- TimelinePlan within 15 days, results within 60 days of signing
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- Phone(510) 644-6210
- OnlineDistrict assessment page
How to ask the district, step by step
- BUSD's instruction: 'If you suspect that your child, or student, may have a disability that requires Special Education services please complete the attached Referral for Special Education and Related Services Assessment Form and submit it to any of the following: School Site Principal, Vice Principal or Counselor; Special Education Teacher on site; Special Education Administrator / Fax: 510.644.6211.'
- Families of children who aren't enrolled in a BUSD school should use the Intake Referral Procedures form and bring documentation to the Special Education Department.
Write your request letter with the California timelines included.
Checked Oct 16, 2026 · berkeleyschools.net
Learn moreRegional center eligibility at Regional Center of the East Bay
Lifelong services for qualifying developmental disabilities.
- Ages3 and older
- CostFree intake and assessment
- Who qualifiesAutism, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or a closely related condition
- Phone(510) 618-6122
- OnlineApply for services
How to apply, step by step
- For anyone over 3 who may have a developmental disability.
- Contact the Intake Coordinator at (510) 618-6122, email intakeoverthree@rceb.org, fax (510) 678-4122, or complete the over-age-three general inquiry form online.
- RCEB says an Assessment Counselor schedules the first intake appointment within 15 working days, and eligibility assessments are completed within 120 days of that appointment.
- Children aged 3 or 4 may qualify under provisional eligibility.
Checked Oct 16, 2026 · rceb.org, dds.ca.gov
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