Lurie Center For Autism

K 

on Google

2 months ago

Performative helpfulness that leads nowhere. Failure of their stated mission. I was referred directly by my psychiatrist to the Lurie Center and Dr. Bath specifically because I need a primary care provider with experience in autism and disability. What I found was a center completely closed off to new patients. No availability, no waitlist, and no timeline beyond "try calling back in a year," with no guarantee even that would help. When I asked for guidance on finding care elsewhere, I was given two suggestions: contact my h... read more

Maria Thomas 

on Google

3 months ago

I echo other reviews when I say if I could give a zero I would . My brother has been a patient here for 10 years. This center is a classic representation of everyone wants to treat an autistic kid but no one will care for them when they start to become adults. As my brother was struggling with puberty and being nonverbal, the care we received here was horrific. Fragmented, uncommunicative, inhumane. I truly believe the provider did not see him as a human being—someone’s son, brother, and friend. My brother suffered greatly b... read more

Yvelande Boursiquot 

on Google

3 months ago

I am extremely disappointed with my experience trying to get my 4-year-old son evaluated at the Lurie Center for Autism. We waited 5–6 months TWICE for appointments that never happened because the telehealth link was never sent through the patient portal. Both times, I communicated this issue beforehand and even uploaded screenshots directly into the portal showing exactly what I was seeing on my end while actively waiting for the link. What was most upsetting was the complete lack of empathy and accountability. The provider... read more