Lurie Center for Autism

"We have been patients here for 10 years. I drive 90 min each way for every appointment for my 2 kids and it’s worth every second. One son had a meltdown about being in the room, the doc sat on the hall floor with us, questions about meds? They actually know my kids charts. It’s amazing the level of care they provide and work so well with families to ensure you’re heard. They know what they’re doing for sure and we feel so lucky we got in all those years ago and love the progress our boys have made and the treatment they’ve had as patients here."

"The Lurie Center offers great psychiatry, psychotherapy and programming services. Dr. McDougle is prompt and responsive, and spends time with clients to ensure that they are heard and understand their medications. Additionally, the ASPIRE program offers supportive programming and opportunities for autistic individuals to develop skills, find work, and build community."

"Highly recommend. We have been treated with the utmost respect, true caring, and expertise. I see one stars because they are not accepting new patients - I am sure that this is due to resource restraints. My heart goes out to the unserved families, but the staff is great."

"If I could give a zero I would. Been waiting to get my son back into Lurie center and they said no future visits because he missed some way back in 2016. They basically kick you out for canceling appointments. Sorry but my son is autistic and driving during a meltdown is unsafe. You would think they would be understanding. When I called about this the receptionist is rude. Don't waste your time going here for services"

"Very disappointed in the care 'provided' by this center. Despite being autistic and diagnosed formally via a neuropsychological exam at Brigham & Women's and being accepted into the Lurie Center, the provider chosen for me not only told me she thinks I am not autistic and should be reevaluated there, she got my medical information incorrect in my medical files. The physician was like a car salesman trying to sell me on my son being seen there, a neuro with another physician (despite being told initially neuros are only completed prior to age 5 by the front desk because they are inundated. The administration was curt, have a policy of you get who you get for a provider and you don't get upset. I write this to warn ALL the families who wait SO LONG to see quality providers and seek appropriate care for their child to see it elsewhere. I waited 9 months for this disaster for medication management and was told despite how uncomfortable and disappointed I was with my provider I can take it or leave the program. It is a shame that the center does not live up to the mission and vision of the Lurie Foundation."