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    Autism Pathway
    Our story

    About Nuroatlas

    We believe every family deserves easy access to trusted autism care information. Nuroatlas is an independent directory built to help families compare providers with clarity, dignity and zero pressure.

    Our mission

    Why this directory exists

    Finding the right autism center is one of the most important decisions a family can make — and one of the hardest. Information is fragmented, marketing language hides what really matters, and most "directories" are pay-to-play.

    We built Nuroatlas to change that. Every center is listed for free, regardless of whether they advertise with us. Listings come from public records, state databases and verified provider data — not from who's willing to pay for visibility.

    We're independent, we're transparent about how we make money, and we will never recommend a center because they paid us to. That's the whole promise.

    How we're different

    What sets us apart

    Independent

    No ownership ties to any center. Our recommendations aren't for sale.

    Transparent

    We're upfront about how we operate, including how we make money.

    Data-driven

    Every listing is sourced from public records, government databases, and verified provider data.

    Family-first

    Built for families navigating autism care, not for corporate profit.

    Our methodology

    How listings work

    The full picture of where our data comes from and how badges are earned.

    How centers get listed

    We source listings from state licensing boards, Medicaid provider rosters, professional associations and other public records. Centers don't need to pay (or even know about us) to be included.

    What "verified" means

    A verified badge means we've confirmed the center's license, location and contact details with the provider directly within the last 12 months. It's a quality signal — not a clinical endorsement.

    How "featured" works

    Featured centers pay for enhanced visibility. We label them clearly so you always know what you're seeing. All centers — featured or not — are evaluated and listed using the same data standards.

    Our team

    The people behind the directory

    MC

    Dr. Maya Chen

    Co-founder & clinical director

    BCBA-D with 15 years building neurodiversity-affirming programs across the Bay Area.

    JO

    James Okafor

    Co-founder & head of product

    Parent of an autistic teen. Spent a decade in healthcare product before building this directory.

    PR

    Priya Rao

    Editor in chief

    Health journalist focused on autism, disability rights, and family caregiving.

    Have questions or feedback?

    We'd love to hear from you. We read every message.