Organization profile

Children's Health Council (CHC)

Palo Alto, CA

Autism evaluationADHD evaluationNeuropsychological evaluationPsychoeducational evaluation
  • Details from the organization's own pages
  • Last checked
    Oct 18, 2026

a joint program between CHC and Stanford Children’s Health

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Quick facts

From the organization's own pages. Anything it doesn't publish is marked “Not yet confirmed.”

  • Address650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304Directions
  • Ages servedBirth to 25
  • InsuranceOut of network (superbill)
  • Medi-CalMedi-Cal: 650-688-3650
  • New evaluation inquiriesNot yet confirmed
  • Last checkedOct 18, 2026, from its website
At a glance

About Children's Health Council

Children's Health Council (CHC) in Palo Alto offers autism, ADHD, neuropsychological, psychoeducational, learning disability, dyslexia, speech-language, and occupational therapy evaluations, plus gifted testing for children from birth to age 25. It is out of network with insurance; families pay and get a superbill to submit for reimbursement.

From its websiteNonprofit; out-of-network with monthly superbills, Santa Clara County Medi-Cal for some services, and financial assistance.

Not published yetcurrent wait times. Ask about this when you call.

Checked against Children's Health Council's website on Oct 18, 2026. Each fact below links to its source page.

Key details

What this organization offers

Details below are from the organization's website, checked on Oct 18, 2026.

Evaluations offeredAutism, ADHD, Neuropsychological, Psychoeducational, Learning disability, Dyslexia, Speech-language, Occupational therapy, GiftedFrom the organization's website, Oct 16, 2026 ↗
Comprehensive testingCHC provides single and interdisciplinary comprehensive evaluations.From the organization's website, Oct 18, 2026 ↗
Ages servedBirth to 25From the organization's website, Oct 18, 2026 ↗
InsuranceOut of network (superbill)From the organization's website, Oct 16, 2026 ↗
Medi-CalMedi-Cal: 650-688-3650From the organization's website, Oct 18, 2026 ↗
Private payPrivate pay availableFrom the organization's website, Oct 16, 2026 ↗
ReferralReferrals must come from school districts.From the organization's website, Oct 18, 2026 ↗
New evaluation inquiriesNot yet confirmed
LanguagesNot yet confirmed
TelehealthNot yet confirmed

"Not yet confirmed" means the organization has not published it. Ask about new evaluation inquiries, languages, telehealth when you call.

Free public options

Can I get a free evaluation in Santa Clara County?

Private evaluations can cost thousands of dollars. Two public programs evaluate children at no cost, and you can use them while you wait for a private appointment.

A school assessment decides school services, not a medical diagnosis. What each one gets you.

Before you book

What do these evaluations involve?

Common questions

Questions parents ask about Children's Health Council

What evaluations does Children's Health Council offer?

Children's Health Council offers autism, ADHD, neuropsychological, psychoeducational, learning disability, dyslexia, speech-language, and occupational therapy evaluations, plus gifted testing for children from birth to age 25.

Does Children's Health Council accept Medi-Cal?

Children's Health Council hasn't published whether it accepts Medi-Cal, so ask when you call. Children with Medi-Cal can also get evaluations through their Medi-Cal plan, the regional center, or the school district.

Does Children's Health Council take insurance?

Children's Health Council is out of network with insurance; families pay and get a superbill to submit for reimbursement.

What ages does Children's Health Council evaluate?

Children's Health Council evaluates children from birth to age 25.

Where is Children's Health Council located?

Children's Health Council is at 650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304.

How do I contact Children's Health Council?

To ask about an evaluation, call 650-688-3625 and use the contact page on its website.

Can I get a free evaluation instead in Santa Clara County?

Often, yes. For a child under 3, San Andreas Regional Center evaluates for free through Early Start; call 1-844-700-9889. From age 3, your public school district assesses for special education at no cost when you ask in writing, and it has 15 days (not counting school breaks longer than five school days) to send an assessment plan. A school assessment decides school services, not a medical diagnosis.

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