New Illinois law opens new pathways to getting autism diagnosis - WBEZ Chicago

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Original Load Date Aug. 18, 2026, 7:01 p.m.
Last Updated Aug. 18, 2026, 7:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/08/18/new-illinois-law-opens-new-pathways-to-getting-autism-diagnosis

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In Illinois, there are two categories of experts that can diagnose autism: psychologists and developmental physicians. But because openings with these experts are few and far between, families can be put on a waitlist that could last anywhere from months to years. That is, until now. Gov. JB Pritzk...