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Autism Spectrum Leadership

Leadership

The Autism Spectrum Center (ASC) was founded by Carolyn Bridgemohan, MD, (Developmental Medicine) and Sarah Spence, MD, PhD, (Neurology). It is guided by a multi-disciplinary executive committee. We also have support from workgroups focused on a variety of initiatives to make Boston Children’s the most autism-friendly hospital, and we work closely with our Family Advisory Council to keep our care child- and family-focused.

Sadly we lost Dr. Bridgemohan in summer 2019 and we dedicate our work every day to her memory.

Executive Committee

Co-directors

Associate director

Committee members

  • Sonia Aurora Ballal, MD (Gastroenterology)
  • Julie Bickel, MD (Division of Developmental Medicine)
  • Stephanie Jo Brewster, MS (Rosamund Stone Zander Translational Neuroscience Center)
  • Pilar Trelles, MD (Psychiatry)
  • Annette Correia, OT, BCP (Occupational Therapy)
  • Douglas Crook, DNP(c), RN, PMHNP-BC (Behavioral Response Team)
  • Ryan Hastings (Vice President, Clinical Services)
  • Patricia Ibeziako, MD (Associate Chief of Clinical Services, Psychiatry)
  • Jung Kim, MD (Psychiatry)
  • Scott Nesiba, MBA, MHA, BSN, RN (Nursing)
  • Lisa Albers Prock, MD, MPH (Developmental Medicine)
  • Jessica Roumbakis (Autism Center Program Administration Manager II)
  • Mustafa Sahin, MD, PhD (Rosamund Stone Zander Translational Neuroscience Center)
  • Matthew Snell, LICSW LABA BCBA (Manager of Autism Center Patient Support Services)
  • Donald Surette (Developmental Medicine)
  • Christina Yu, CCC-SLP (Clinical Director, Autism Language Program)

Family Advisory Council

The Family Advisory Council collaborates with the Autism Spectrum Center in the planning and operation of specific programs; provides a patient and family perspective to ASD care; and promotes strong relationships and communication between patients, families, and staff.