The Claremont Autism Center
The Claremont Autism Center - Opening a World of Opportunities!
The Claremont Autism Center is a clinical, research, and training program dedicated to promoting well-being in Autistic* individuals and their families. In operation for over 50 years, the Center is currently under the direction of Dr. Rachel Fenning. Adopting a neurodiversity-affirming and evidence-based approach, The Claremont Autism Center serves a large catchment area of San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange Counties.
New Intervention Study!
Our team conducts a wide range of research. Currently, we're enrolling for a study focused on developing and testing new interventions for parents of autistic children. Your family may qualify if your child:
Is between the ages of 6 and 10 years
Has a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
Experiences behavioral difficulties
Participation in the study involves an initial screening by phone and two visits to our Center, about one week apart. Families will receive up to $100 in compensation. If you are interested in learning more, please contact us by email: AutismCenter@cmc.edu or by phone (909) 607-3879.
Clinical Services
Assessment and Evaluation Clinic. Psychological assessments provide essential information needed to clarify diagnosis, identify strengths and areas of need, and guide recommendations for intervention and support. The Claremont Autism Center specializes in evaluations for autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders, including Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), intellectual disability, and language and learning disorders. We also have expertise in anxiety, emotion regulation, and behavioral difficulties. Using gold-standard, best-practice methods, we provide comprehensive evaluations for individuals from infancy through adulthood.
Intervention Services. The Claremont Autism Center currently provides social skills groups for school-age children and teens on the autism spectrum. Groups meet weekly during the academic year. We are also in the process of launching new clinical services. More information will be available soon!
Student Involvement
Student education and training are core to the mission of The Claremont Autism Center. Our staff includes graduate and undergraduate students who assist in providing clinical services under the supervision of the Director. In addition to receiving training in evidence-based practice, many students also participate in Center research activities.
Contacting The Claremont Autism Center
If you are interested in participating in Center services or in learning more about our programs, please email us at AutismCenter@cmc.edu or call (909) 621-8598. We look forward to connecting with you!
*To honor differing language preferences in the autism community, we use both identity-first and person-first language.