Autism Spectrum Center | 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.

Co-directors

• Carol Weitzman, MD (Developmental Medicine)
• April Levin, MD

Associate director

• Nancy Sullivan, PhD (Developmental Medicine)

Committee members

• Sonia Aurora Ballal, MD (Gastroenterology)
• 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)
• Michael Gillespie (Vice President, Clinical Services)
• 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)
• Mustafa Sahin, MD, PhD (Rosamund Stone Zander Translational Neuroscience Center)
• Donald Surette (Developmental Medicine)
• Christina Yu, CCC-SLP (Clinical Director, Autism Language Program)

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.