The Cope Center for Autism: What Makes Us Special? The Cope Center for Autism is an innovative, comprehensive support system for the autistic community. We are unique in so many ways. If your child isn’t meeting milestones for speech or developing like other kids, you don’t want to wait a year for a doctor’s appointment. You want…
One in 31 children in the United States has been diagnosed with autism, according to the CDC. There are simply not enough medical practices to meet the needs of this growing community, so some families report waits of two or three years to get an evaluation. Yet, an early diagnosis is critical for many reasons. An…
Dr. Jennifer Cope, a pediatric neurologist with 25 years of experience, opened the Cope Center for Autism in March 2025 to support the autism community in Northern New Jersey with evaluations, information, and programs. We’re located at 579 Franklin Turnpike in Ridgewood. Our medical staff provides autism assessments for children up to age 21, using…
