Organization profile

Stanford Medicine Children's Health Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Palo Alto, CA

Autism evaluationADHD evaluationDevelopmental evaluation
  • Details from the organization's own pages
  • Last checked
    Oct 18, 2026
  • Not yet published:
    insurance or Medi-Cal

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford

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Quick facts

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

  • Address730 Welch Road, 2nd floor, Palo Alto, CA 94304Directions
  • Ages servedBirth to 12
  • InsuranceNot yet confirmed
  • Medi-CalNot yet confirmed
  • New evaluation inquiriesWaitlist. 4 to 6 months on waitlist, then an appointment within 4 to 8 weeks
  • Last checkedOct 18, 2026, from its website
At a glance

About Stanford Medicine Children's Health Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Stanford Medicine Children's Health Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics in Palo Alto offers autism, ADHD, and developmental evaluations for children from birth to age 12. Whether you need a referral depends on the evaluation or your insurance plan. Its website lists a waitlist for evaluations. 4 to 6 months on waitlist, then an appointment within 4 to 8 weeks. Some appointments can be done by video; testing is in person. Evaluations are offered in English and Spanish.

From its websiteNew patients must be under 13 at referral; primary-care referral strongly preferred and no second opinions offered.

Not published yetinsurance and fees, Medi-Cal. Ask about these when you call.

Checked against Stanford Medicine Children's Health Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics'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, DevelopmentalFrom the organization's website, Oct 16, 2026 ↗
Comprehensive testingwe can provide comprehensive assessments and customized recommendations for care and supportFrom the organization's website, Oct 18, 2026 ↗
Ages servedBirth to 12From the organization's website, Oct 18, 2026 ↗
InsuranceNot yet confirmed
Medi-CalNot yet confirmed
Private payNot yet confirmed
ReferralDepends on the evaluation or planFrom the organization's website, Oct 16, 2026 ↗
New evaluation inquiriesWaitlist. 4 to 6 months on waitlist, then an appointment within 4 to 8 weeksFrom the organization's website, Oct 16, 2026 ↗
LanguagesEnglish, SpanishFrom the organization's website, Oct 18, 2026 ↗
TelehealthSome appointmentsFrom the organization's website, Oct 16, 2026 ↗

"Not yet confirmed" means the organization has not published it. Ask about insurance, Medi-Cal, private pay 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.

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What do these evaluations involve?

Common questions

Questions parents ask about Stanford Medicine Children's Health Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

What evaluations does Stanford Medicine Children's Health Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics offer?

Stanford Medicine Children's Health Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics offers autism, ADHD, and developmental evaluations for children from birth to age 12.

Does Stanford Medicine Children's Health Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics accept Medi-Cal?

Stanford Medicine Children's Health Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics 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.

Do I need a referral for Stanford Medicine Children's Health Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics?

Whether you need a referral depends on the evaluation or your insurance plan.

What ages does Stanford Medicine Children's Health Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics evaluate?

Stanford Medicine Children's Health Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics evaluates children from birth to age 12.

Is Stanford Medicine Children's Health Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics accepting new patients, and how long is the wait?

Its website lists a waitlist for evaluations. 4 to 6 months on waitlist, then an appointment within 4 to 8 weeks. This was checked on Oct 18, 2026; wait times change, so confirm when you call.

Does Stanford Medicine Children's Health Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics offer telehealth evaluations?

Partly. Some appointments, such as the intake or feedback session, can be done by video, but testing is in person.

What languages does Stanford Medicine Children's Health Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics evaluate in?

Stanford Medicine Children's Health Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics offers evaluations in English and Spanish.

Where is Stanford Medicine Children's Health Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics located?

Stanford Medicine Children's Health Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics is at 730 Welch Road, 2nd floor, Palo Alto, CA 94304.

How do I contact Stanford Medicine Children's Health Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics?

To ask about an evaluation, call (650) 725-8995 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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