The Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders (CADD) Adult Outpatient Clinic specializes in assessing and treating adults who have autism spectrum disorder and/or intellectual disabilities. The clinic also works with adults who have developmental disabilities and co-occurring psychiatric or behavioral disorders.
Contact Us
The CADD Adult Outpatient Clinic is in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. The clinic is open weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please call 412-624-1000 for more information.
Diagnostic Assessment
The CADD Adult Outpatient Clinic provides diagnostic evaluation. Staff makes special efforts to obtain medical, occupational, and other information before the screening to maximize the value of the consultation. Evaluation focuses on:
- The individual’s strengths, weaknesses, and current level of functioning
- Psychiatric diagnoses and treatment options
- Education to understand the person’s disorder and focus on treatment and advocacy issues
Medication Clinic
A specialty medication clinic provides comprehensive medication evaluation. Consumers, parents, and caregivers receive education about medication risks and benefits. They receive help in monitoring symptoms and side effects and are asked to report changes to the treatment team.
Response to medications is documented by using standardized scales, questionnaires, and observation methods. Relevant physical markers (blood pressure, pulse, height, weight) and other laboratory tests also are monitored, as needed.
Services
The clinic provides evaluation, medication monitoring, and group, individual, and family therapies.
Treatment
Comprehensive outpatient treatment services are provided. This treatment may include family, group, and individual therapy. Social skills training groups are available for adults.
Staff
The clinic employs staff who are trained and experienced in the treatment of individuals with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disorders, including evaluations to determine if autism spectrum disorder is present.