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Marcus Autism Center is a leading not-for-profit clinical center dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental disorders. Founded in 1991 as an independent organization, it became part of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta in 2008 and maintains a partnership with the Emory University School of Medicine. The center provides comprehensive services including autism diagnostic assessments, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, interventions for feeding and language disorders, skill acquisition programs, and behavioral consultation. Their individualized treatment programs address the full range of developmental needs, from communication and social skills to behavioral and adaptive functioning. The center serves children from early intervention through school age, with clinical services delivered across center-based, home-based, and school-based settings. With more than 260 employees and researchers, including over 40 expert clinical providers, Marcus Autism Center treats approximately 5,000 children annually and impacts more than 10,000 children through outreach and consultation services. The organization is recognized as one of three National Institutes of Health (NIH) Autism Centers of Excellence and conducts research to advance evidence-based treatment approaches. Parent training is integrated into their service model, with published research demonstrating the feasibility and effectiveness of their programs. The center has also explored innovative delivery methods, including telehealth approaches, to expand access to specialized autism services for families in underserved communities.
Marcus Autism Center delivers individualized ABA therapy in a center, in the home and in schools, built around each child’s goals.
Programs are designed and supervised by board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs).
Caregivers are part of the clinical team - parent coaching is included in the standard service plan.
Programs are built and supervised by a board-certified analyst. Caregiver coaching is part of the standard plan.
Senior BCBAs hold a clinical-leadership role at every location. Each name links to a BACB credential record where one is on file.
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I have been waiting for almost 16 months to get my son in. Everytime I call They tell me something different. The last rep I spoke with on 7/6/2026 was so rude and nasty and kept cutting me off with any question I asked.when I asked to speak with a manager she told me they were in a meeting. In which I know that probably was a lie. She has to understand we are just trying to get our kids the help they need and when I said I was told it will be 10-18 months for a visit she literally said like I said it’s a 2-3 yr waiting period. I even have an email with proof of what I was told. Ga needs to do better with their programs for autism children. Any other state a primary care doctor can diagnose a child with autism. For us to have to go through hoops to get our child diagnosed is crazy and then they have attitudes as if we can’t call To ask questions.
Marcus Autism Center has truly been a blessing for our family. Our daughter was diagnosed last September, and Mrs. Erika Hakala has been phenomenal in every way possible. She’s given us so much guidance, answered every question we’ve had, and helped us better understand how to support our daughter. Knowing there are people who genuinely care and want to help means more than words can say. We are so thankful for all the support, kindness, and encouragement they’ve shown our family. 🩷
It took us over a year on the waitlist to get into the Marcus Autism Center, and the care we received fell far short of the reputation that led us there. Based on our experience, I would strongly encourage families to avoid this center. The front office and nursing staff were unhelpful and often rude. Communication was extremely slow, sometimes taking up to 10 business days for a response, which is unacceptable when you’re trying to manage your child’s medical needs. As parents new to autism care, we were hoping for guidance and support. Instead, we received little meaningful direction, and medication decisions were largely driven by my own research rather than proactive recommendations from the provider. Overall, the level of support and partnership we expected simply was not there.
Our experience with Marcus Autism Center was extremely disappointing. Parents should avoid this center at all cost. There was no follow-up, no clear communication, and no explanation about appointments. We were never told what would happen during the visit, which made the process confusing and stressful. The appointments felt like a complete waste of time and money. It did not feel like they cared about the benefit or well-being of the child—only about billing and money. As parents seeking help and guidance, we expected professionalism, transparency, and support, and unfortunately, we received none of that here.
It was a long wait. Over a year. But once my son had his evaluation, things progressed in a timely manner. He goes there 5 days a week and absolutely loves it. LOVES IT. I've never had anyone be rude or unprofessional. The program my son is in has helped him so much. It was worth the wait. However you can have your child go to other places while you're waiting. There's nothing wrong in getting an evaluation and getting help from another place while you're on the waitlist.
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Marcus Autism Center offers clinic-based, in-home, and school-based services.
Marcus Autism Center provides ABA therapy for early intervention (0-3) and school-age (6-12).
Marcus Autism Center is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
Yes - Marcus Autism Center includes parent training as part of their ABA services.
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