# Neurodevelopmental healthcare expansion in Chile

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/neurodevelopmental-healthcare-expansion-in-chile
> Updated: 2026-08-20T22:30:28.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In July 2026, the Municipality of Talca, the Maule Health Service, and the University of Talca opened the Centro Terapéutico y de Neurodivergencia Municipal. This facility provides interdisciplinary care for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental conditions, aiming to serve approximately 300 users monthly.

By August 2026, the Aura Integral Care Center in Quilpué expanded its services for neurodevelopmental disorders. Supported by technical and business advisory services from the Sercotec Marga Marga Business Development Center, the organization grew from a two-person team to 19 collaborators and opened a second branch to increase patient capacity.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Aura Center expands neurodevelopmental care in Quilpué

The Aura Integral Care Center in Quilpué, Chile, has expanded its specialized services for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, growing to 19 staff members across two locations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aura-center-expands-neurodevelopmental-care-in-quilpu

### 2026-07-29: Talca launches neurodiversity health center as Peru sees rise in inclusive swimming demand

Talca, Chile opened a multidisciplinary neurodiversity center for children, while Peru reports rising demand for inclusive swimming programs that train instructors to serve autistic and neurodivergent learners.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/talca-launches-neurodiversity-health-center-as-peru-sees-rise-in-inclusive-swimming-demand

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Cite as: Neurodevelopmental healthcare expansion in Chile. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/neurodevelopmental-healthcare-expansion-in-chile